Assistant To The City Manager

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is an exempt position at pay grade 310.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

Under general administrative direction, is responsible for performing complex administrative and managerial duties as a member of the City Manager's Executive Team. Plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of City Departments; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Represents the City Manager and the City before a variety of boards, committees, special interest groups, community/neighborhood associations, media, business organizations, and other units of government.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of responsible and complex administrative duties and responsibilities in direct support of the City Manager; and recommends and administers policies and procedures.

• Reviews and signs high level correspondence, including ordinances and contracts.

• May coordinate the preparation of the weekly City Council agenda; reviews agenda materials for completeness and accuracy; works with departmental personnel to schedule matters for City Council consideration.

• Coordinates the preparation of special reports, research, and studies concerning operational and/or administrative issues; prepares recommendations on results; and evaluates recommended organizational, policy or procedural changes.

• Responds to difficult and sensitive complaints and information requests; routes inquiries to appropriate department for resolution; follows up and advises complainant of actions taken.

• Participates as a member of the City Manager's Team and facilitates interaction between the City Manager's Office and City departments.

• Acts as official representative of the City Manager and the City before a variety of boards, committees, special interest groups, community/neighborhood associations, media, business organizations, and other units of government; explains and justifies City programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

• Attends City Council meetings and takes necessary action regarding Council agenda items.

• Participates in the development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

• Participates in meetings with Department Directors to review departments' goals and objectives to ensure alignment with city goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

• Meets with Department Directors to review and provide recommendations for their department budget.

• Participates as a member of the City Manager's Management Team, reviews and recommends the proposed City budget.

• Select, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; and assists in implementing and administering, training and disciplinary procedures.

• Coordinate, supervise, and oversees office support functions and personnel within the Office of the City Manager.

• Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.