Assistant City Manager

Job Description

Under the administrative direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager provides executive-level leadership and operational support to advance City priorities. This position assists in planning, organizing, and directing municipal operations; develops and recommends organizational policies, procedures, and performance strategies; and performs a variety of complex, sensitive, and confidential administrative and analytical duties. The Assistant City Manager serves as a City Council advocate and manages City Council initiatives.

The Assistant City Manager provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the City Manager on a wide range of administrative, operational, and policy matters. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion in addressing sensitive issues, coordinating City-wide initiatives, and representing the City in internal and external settings. This position regularly interacts with the City Manager, City Council and departmental representatives in obtaining and coordinating projects and information.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following list is not a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Assist the City Manager in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating City operations and services.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of City-wide goals, objectives, policies, and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct complex organizational, operational, and management analyses; prepare reports and recommendations to support executive decision‑making.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, programs, and cross‑departmental initiatives, including economic development efforts and grant administration.
• Oversee or participate in the preparation and administration of the City budget; monitor financial performance and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Represent the City Manager in meetings with elected officials, community groups, regional agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to and resolve sensitive community concerns, complaints, and inquiries.
• Assist in labor relations activities, including negotiations, policy development, and employee relations matters.
• Support the development and implementation of organizational performance measures and continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare and present reports, agenda items, and correspondence for the City Council and executive leadership.
• Manage public relations and develops a citywide communications strategic plan.
• Oversee the City’s Public Information Officer (PIO), media relations, public outreach, and social media management.
• Receive and respond to public inquiries and complaints.
• Independently compose a variety of technical reports, letters, memoranda, correspondence, and other written materials for the City Manager.
• Observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Perform duties of a disaster services worker in event of an emergency.
• Act on behalf of the City Manager in their absence, as assigned.

The preceding activities have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by positions assigned to this job classification. The City reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal government operations.
• Organizational management, strategic planning, and performance measurement.
• Budgeting, financial management, and public sector accounting principles.
• Principles and practices of contract negotiation, preparation, and evaluation.
• Economic development, grant administration, and program management.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional,…