Assistant Manager

Overview

Assistant Manager

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Salary Range $175,049-$271,308

Anticipated Hiring Range $175,049-$192,553

The Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Manager. The Assistant Manager serves as part of the organization’s Executive Team and assists the ACCGov Manager performing leadership, administrative and managerial functions associated with the day-to-day operations of the Unified Government. This position oversees an assigned portfolio of departments, complex initiatives and high-profile projects.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors including the following duties: determining priority of projects; providing leadership and guidance; maintaining discipline; making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations /decisions; reviewing work products; and completing performance evaluations.
• As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided.
• Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs by developing and reviewing on-going special programs and making decisions concerning implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors.
• Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager.
• Represents the Unified Government on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the Mayor and Commission as required.
• Assists in the development of Request for Proposals and in the selection of professional services.
• Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members.
• Reviews draft Mayor & Commission Agenda Reports according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of municipal government and public administration.
• Knowledge of the development and administration of operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position.
• Knowledge of all applicable professional principals/practices, laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Proficient with computer software typically used to support administrative and planning needs of the Manager's Office.
• Knowledge of resources for keeping informed of any changes in policy, methods, operations, and budgetary and equipment needs.
• Ability to establish priorities, organize work, and communicate effectively by written and oral means.
• Ability to develop, propose, and monitor short and long-range goals and plans to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to deal effectively with organizational, management, human relations, and technical subjects.
• Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans, and activities and to monitor the performance of programs against measured, established goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with elected/appointed officials, management, employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County as they relate to the Manager's Office.
• Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.
• Ability to comprehend,…