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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.
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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
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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.