Are you a motivated and driven individual with a commitment to public service and a desire to work in a dynamic and progressive environment?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and meaningful projects, contributing to the growth and development of our community. You will work closely with the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and other city officials to develop programs that promote the well-being of our community.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where anyone can thrive. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

The Assistant to the City Manager will have a strong desire to be immersed in all aspects of city operations and have a wide range of interests in city management. They will be passionate about providing an exceptional customer experience, be creative and innovative in approaching problems, and possess unwavering, high ethical standards. This position offers the opportunity to assist the City Manager and Assistant City Managers in working directly with department heads and leading challenging and complex city-wide programs and projects. The successful candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills/abilities, experience, and characteristics:

Knowledge & Education

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• MPA or MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with all fundamental principles and practices of public administration, specifically in the Council-Manager form of government.
• Knowledge of policymaking, statistical analysis, and excellent writing skills, and the use of excel, word, and PowerPoint are critical.

• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to prepare staff reports, presentations, and other materials for Council consideration that are complete, clear, brief, and compelling;
• Assessing programs and processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance;
• Taking ideas through the policymaking process from conception to formal adoption by Council, including research, policy formation, drafting reports, and presentations;
• Effectively managing/juggling a wide range of assigned projects and priorities from start to finish with little supervision while ensuring appropriate check-ins to report on progress;
• Resolving complex problems as assigned from time to time, and based on own initiative;
• Making sound decisions, exercising resourcefulness, and prioritizing tasks to meet a variety of demands;
• Gathering pertinent facts, make thorough analyses, and arrive at sounds conclusions;
• Analyzing, interpreting, and reporting out on research findings and recommendations in concise, usable formats well-tailored to the intended audience;
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to present ideas concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Council, community, and staff meetings;
• Readily adjusting to a variety of work assignments, changing priorities and procedural changes;
• Drafting well researched and written correspondence for the City Manager and Assistant City Managers;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, City management, co-workers, other professionals, and the general public.

• Three to five or more years of professional and managerial experience, typically in a local government environment working with an elected council and staff, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• A well-rounded generalist, familiar with all or most aspects of city management and/or a specialist in some key city functions.

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
• Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work.
• A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
• Unwavering integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures.
• A genuine interest in the city management profession, a demonstrated commitment to professional growth and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector.

• Application Review
• HireVue - Video Interview - April 11th - April 15th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)
• Oral Examination - Week of April 29th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)