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Job Class #34-01 FLSA Exempt
Non-Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Deputy City Manager
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: City Manager
Immediate Supervisor: City Manager
Job Summary
Assists the City Manager in a broad range of projects, programs and other activities involving city
government administration. Manages City Departments and Divisions, as well as other operations as
assigned. Aids in determining collective bargaining strategies. Coordinates the review and revisions of
the City’s operating and capital budgets along with the Finance Director. Serves as Acting City
Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
Job Scope
Directly supervises 2 to 8 employees. Indirectly responsible for approximately 25 to 75 employees.
Monitors expenditures during the year and makes recommendations for budget modifications.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Communicates and coordinates with Administrative staff at all levels regarding issues involving City
services including complaints, problems, policy issues and service delivery.
Prepares for and attends City Council meetings; follows up meeting agenda with staff;
communicates with Council members.
Maintains daily contact with various City staff personnel and the general public and responds to
requests and complaints.
Makes presentations and represents the City at various meetings.
Serves in interim Department Head roles as assigned by the City Manager.
Coordinates and participates in collective bargaining, contract proposals, negotiations, impasse
process and other personnel related matters
Supervises City Divisions and Departments as assigned by the City Manager
Leads the budget review process with the Finance Director; works with departments to refine budget
requests as appropriate
Monitors and authorizes budget expenditures for the Divisions supervised.
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Prepares correspondence and administrative materials including reports, collective bargaining
materials, policy statements, contracts and agreements, requests for proposals and resolutions.
Manages special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Other related duties as assigned.
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
Master’s degree or other advanced degree or certification in Public Administration, Business
Administration or related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized
accreditation body required. Five 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 check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Supervisory experience in municipal government 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.