The City Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all municipal activities; serving as the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for the property administration of all affairs of the City.

Distinguishing Characteristics:
The City Administrator is appointed by a majority vote of the city council. The City Administrator is directly responsible to and reports to the Mayor and the City Council, providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor and City Council in legislative, policy, fiscal, and other technical matters of municipal affairs under their direction.

Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides highly responsible administrative staff assistance to the City council; confers with the City Council regarding a wide variety of municipal government issues; recommends policies, procedures, contracts, and actions to be taken by the City Council; carries out City Council decisions or directives; allocates resources accordingly. Maintains accounting of all obligations, agreements, commitments, and contractual franchises involving the City and reports to the Mayor and Council any deviations from the exact terms as specified therein.
Provides for the enforcement and regulation of ordinances, resolutions, and laws and ensures the provision of services as expected. Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of City service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
Assists the Mayor, Council, Finance Director and all department heads in preparing the annual budget in the manner prescribed by law. Responsible for keeping the council advised as to the financial and other conditions of the City and makes recommendations as to its future needs.
Represents the City to other public agencies, community based organizations, elected officials, outside agencies, and the mass media; explain, interpret, justify and defend city Programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; assign departments to resolve citizen complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
Participates in collective bargaining negotiations when needed, selection, oversight of staff training, employee development and evaluations, promotions, demotions and discharges. Responsible for the investigation of discrimination and other claims of misconduct.
Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration.
Directs and administers the following departments and offices and be directly responsible to the Mayor and Council for property function of the same: Finance, Building and Zoning, Watershed, Police (indirectly), Library (indirectly), Fire, City Clerk, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation.
Makes recommendations to the governing body a standard schedule of pay for each appointive office and position in the City services, including minimum, intermediate, and maximum rates.
Interviews, recommends hiring, trains, evaluates, and recommends salary for staff and volunteer employees; assigns work duties to staff; monitors work to assure proper completion.
Conducts regular checks of all activities at program sites, facilities and work sites to monitor staff and assist with problem resolution.
Provides administrative support and assistance to the Mayor and performs duties in the coordination of all phase’s municipal activity as directed by the Mayor and Council. Provide monthly updates to the Mayor and Council of city activities and progress towards council goals or policy agreements.
Coordinates the work of the City Attorney.
Provides other duties as directed by the Council or as included in the City Code.
Builds relationships with the business community and plays a leadership role in economic development.

Qualifications:
Municipal budgeting and public finance administration and practices.
Knowledge of the organization, functions and problems of municipal, county, state, and federal community-related statutes and government; knowledge of the principles and methods of public administration and public finance, including city planning and development of infrastructure.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, liabilities and methods of personnel administration and supervision as it relates to recruitment, labor relations, employment, safety, compensation, benefits, contracts, temporary staffing, training, performance evaluation, employee relations, and investigations and government compliance laws, rules, and regulations that govern public employment in the State of Iowa. High level of proficiency in effectively managing others for high performance. Successful team and organizational building, goal development and project follow through.
Various funding techniques including Tax Increment Financing.
Organization and Management practices and policies.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Modern practices and principles of Public Administration.
Computer, internet use, e-mail and central faxing.
Principles of Personnel/Human Resources Management.
Strategic Planning, Development, and Implementation.
Public works operations and infrastructure replacement.

Skills and Abilities:
Have interpersonal relationships that encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of the City of Clear Lake; establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisor, City Council, Mayor, the press, and the general public.
Have exceptional oral and written communication skills; communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, in a wide variety of situations with diverse individuals and groups.
Have excellent time management and organizational skills. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload in a timely and effective manner. Performing duties efficiently and accurately to meet time sensitive deadlines.
Ability to be innovative and creative in decision-making and problem resolution situations and in the performance of job duties.
Understand and maintain confidentiality of all City and personnel information.

Training and Experience Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree majoring in political science, urban studies, business or
public administration or related field.

Experience: At least seven years of increased responsibility within municipal or public
leadership/management roles.

Preferred Education/Training: Master’s Degree in business or public administration or
related field.

Special Requirements: Reside within the city limits within six months of employment.

Licensing Requirements:
Position must be bondable in an amount determined by City policy and a valid Iowa driver’s license is required.