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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity ManagerCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description Job Class #70-02 FLSA Exempt Non Civil Service Identification Position Title: City Manager Department: City Manager’s Office Division: City Manager Immediate Supervisor: City Council Job Summary This position is the highest level of management within the municipal organization; serves as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer; manages the City’s affairs under broad policy direction from the City Council. Job Scope Directly supervises department directors and an administrative assistant. Indirectly responsible for all City employees through Department Directors. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Plans, directs, controls and evaluates City operations and services. Manages and supervises all departments to achieve goals within available resources. Coordinates the budget development process for the city; reviews departmental budget submissions and recommends the annual operating budget and three-year financial plan for City Council approval. Develops long-range fiscal management plans and strategies; implements the approved budget and monitors revenue and expenditure trends; directs the debt and cash management processes for the city; recommends a five-year capital improvements program. Initiates policy recommendations for City Council consideration; prepares comprehensive reports to assist City Council in policy making decisions. Responds to requests from the City Council and the public. Reviews and oversees significant projects and issues; works with Department Directors and other management staff to determine the best course of action and management strategy. Assesses and monitors workloads, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Oversees administration of personnel management system; approves hires, promotions, salary increases and related personnel actions; determines disposition of employee grievances. Job Class #07-02 City Manager Page 2 Updated 12/20/2019 Directs the preparation of City Council agenda. Ass esses the current and long-term needs in various program areas; assists the City Council in developing strategic goals and implements said goals. Advises the City Council concerning the status of current projects. Develops programs and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of City operations. Oversees the City’s economic development efforts. Builds mutually beneficial partnerships with residents, outside agencies, developers, local community groups and others. Attends City Council and other public meetings; makes speeches and community presentations as required. Negotiates contracts and other agreements; signs agreements and contracts for purchase of goods and services; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Prepares correspondence necessary to direct or document City business decisions. Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. Performs other related duties as required. Physical and Environmental Conditions Ability to transport self from building to building and to attend various functions and meetings at other sites either within or outside of the City. The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Minimum Education, Experience and Certification Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body required. Three years’ experience minimum in municipal government administration required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must reside in the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City. Must pass criminal background Job Class #07-02 City Manager Page 2 Updated 12/20/2019 check. Preferred Education, Experience and Certification College graduate work or advanced degree in business administration or related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of principles and techniques of public administration. Skills in management, decision making, written and verbal communication, public relations, and interpersonal relations. Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals and prepare administrative documents. Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, to residents, the City Council and employees. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.