DEFINITION

Under policy direction, plans, organizes, and provides administrative direction and oversight for all City functions and activities; serves as the Director of the Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency, provides policy guidance and program evaluation to the City Council and management staff; encourages and facilitates provision of services to City residents and businesses; fosters cooperative working relationships with State and local intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; pursues appropriate avenues of economic and community development; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives policy direction from the City Council. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decision-making, within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision to the entire City staff through subordinate levels of management and supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, accountable to the City Council and responsible for enforcement of all City codes and regulations, the conduct of all financial activities, and the efficient and economical performance of the City’s operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, organizes, and administers operations of the City either directly or through subordinate management and supervisory staff; coordinates and evaluates the work of the City in accordance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations and adopted policies and objectives of the City Council.
Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and programs for the City Council and the City; develops administrative policies, procedures, and work standards to ensure that the goals and objectives are met and that programs provide mandated services in an effective, efficient, and economical manner.
Oversees the preparation of the annual budget for the City; authorizes directly or through staff, budget transfers, expenditures, and purchases; provides information regarding the financial condition and needs to the City Council.
Advises the City Council on issues, programs, and financial status; prepares and recommends long- and short-range plans for City service provision, capital improvements, and funding; and directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future City needs.
Oversees the administration, construction, use, and maintenance of all City facilities and equipment, including buildings, parks, facilities, other public property.
Represents the City and the City Council in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations; acts as the City liaison with the media.
Provides for the investigation and resolution of complaints regarding the administration of and services provided by the City government.
Provides for contract and franchise services and ensures proper performance of obligations to the City; has responsibility for enforcement of all City codes and regulations.
Oversees the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of City staff; oversees the implementation of effective employee relations and related programs; provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
Directs the preparation of and prepares a variety of correspondence, reports, policies, procedures, and other written material.
Oversees the maintenance of working and official City files.
Monitors changes in laws, regulations and technology that may affect City operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Operates a standard vehicle to travel to multiple locations in order to perform assigned tasks.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation and supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
Principles, practices, and procedures of public administration in a municipal setting.
Functions, services, and funding sources of a municipal government.
Functions, authority, responsibilities, and limitations of an elected City Council.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles and practices of municipal budget development, administration, and accountability.
Principles, practices, and legal elements of California economic and community development and redevelopment.
Current social, political, and economic trends affecting City government and service provision.
Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with the media, governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Safe driving rules and practices.

Ability to:

Plan, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate the functions, activities, and staff of the City.
Work cooperatively with, providing staff support to, and implementing the policies of the City Council.
Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
Oversee all City financial activities, including administering investments, the development and implementation of the City budget, and the control of all expenditures and purchases.
Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations, and the media.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Effectively represent the City in meetings with the media, governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Direct the preparation of and prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written material.
Using tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a field related to the work, and ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a public agency setting as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a related administrative/managerial capacity, including five (5) years of management or supervisory experience.

Possession of an appropriate Master’s degree and experience in working with an elected council or board is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.