Assistant Commissioner

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Job Description - ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (416846)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Under direction, this class functions at the managerial level participating in a city department’s leadership staff. The class manages a major division or program; has direct responsibility for division or program operations; and works to implement and enhance City infrastructure, services, programs and initiatives across City government; and performs related duties as required

This class title has been designated as a multi-tiered title. Positions allocated to this title code are assigned to Tier 3 City departments and have been designated as such on the Senior Manager Salary Plan.

• Functions as the head of an operational division or section within a department by leading and directing staff
• Manages daily operations by assigning work, setting expectations, monitoring performance, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring adherence to organizational policies and practices
• Coordinates work efforts with management in developing strategic plans and implementing changes in staffing, operating procedures, and work processes designed to improve the administration of programs, increase operational efficiencies and accomplishments
• Facilitates and implements directives from department leadership ensuring they are implemented by setting expectations, monitoring performance, and managing resources
• Develops and implements performance measurement systems to track operational efficiency, service delivery, and staff productivity
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing program operations
• Manages and provides guidance on functions including budget preparations and grant funding, human resources, labor relations, finance and accounting, contracts administration and purchasing, accounts payable, inventory management, and administrative operations activities, etc.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, dashboards, and briefings for departmental leadership
• Serves as a liaison with operating departments, governmental agencies, and private consultants participating in collaborative projects
• Stays abreast of relevant laws and regulations pertinent to program division or program operations

Additional duties may be required for this position.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

• Nine (9) years of experience related to the responsibilities of the position, of which at least two (2) years must be in a supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role OR
• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in a field related to the duties performed, including seven (7) years of work experience related to the position, of which at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the duties performed, including five (5) years of work experience related to the position, of which at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role OR
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher in a field related to the duties performed, including four (4) years of work experience related to the position, of which at least two (2) years must be supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role
• Supervisory or supervisory-equivalent role as defined below by any of the following:
  • direct supervision of staff (e.g., assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, preparing performance evaluations,…