jobs description

This position is responsible for assisting the City Manager with managing and directing the activities of assigned departments in the City of East Point.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the City Manager and department heads in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates with other managers of City services on matters affecting their areas of responsibility or on special projects assigned by the City Manager.
• Recommends hiring, promotion, and termination of employees.
• Briefs the City Manager on issues of concern in the departments and functions in assigned area of responsibility to ensure proper action.
• Meets and corresponds with various citizens, professionals, businesses, and other groups to answer questions and secure their help in implementing various programs.
• Reviews and provides recommendations of annual budget for departments within assigned area.
• Reviews results of major studies and coordinates the preparation of reports and recommendations.
• Confers with employees and employee group leaders about grievance problems as assigned.
• Attends Council meetings and reports on activities for which responsible as requested by the City Manager.
• Confers with officials of City, county, state, and federal agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and planned programs.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Directs the overall operation of the city in the absence of the City Manager when designated.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or related field; Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred; five (5) to seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in local government, or related field including three (3) years in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern policies and practices of municipal government.
• Knowledge of personnel management practices.
• Knowledge of City codes, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and guidelines regarding the City organization and operations.
• Knowledge of functions and activities of City departments.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing City operations.
• Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets.
• Skill in planning, organizing, staffing, and directing the efficient and effective delivery of City services, programs, and functions through subordinate staff.
• Skill in providing responsive advice and staff support to the Mayor and Council.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports.
• Ability to establish priorities and direct the allocation of City resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city officials, and the public.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage municipal activities of more than one department.

Supervisory Controls:

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager.

Guidelines:

Guidelines include City and departmental policies and procedures; City codes and ordinances and other Federal, State, and Local laws.

Complexity:

The work consists of a variety of highly administrative, technical, and supervisory duties.

Scope and Effect:

The position effectively and efficiently manages the operations of the City.

Personal Contacts:

Contacts are typically with co-workers, vendors, developers, state, federal, county, and local governments, and the public.

Purpose of Contacts:

Contacts are typically to give and exchange information and resolve conflict and solve problems.

Physical Demands:

The work is typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk.

Work Environment:

The work is typically performed in an office.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This position is responsible for assisting with management and supervision of all departments in the City.

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