ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
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6 Martinsville, VA Martinsville, VA Full-time Full-time $106,049 a year $106,049 a year JOB TITLE:
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER:
DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
REPORTS TO:
CITY MANAGER:
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE 22:
PAY:
MINIMUM ANNUAL SALARY:
$106,049:
NATURE OF WORK :
Performs complex professional and administrative work assisting and advising the City Manager in the overall management and administration of the City government and helping to ensure that administrative duties for which the City Manager is responsible are accomplished.
Responsible for planning, directing, managing, and supervising the day-to-day economic development operations for the City of Martinsville.
Serves as City Manager in his/her absence.
The employee manages several City departments and/or divisions and performs a variety of assignments relating to the general administration, planning and evaluation of the operations and programs of City Government.
The employee will also coordinate economic and industrial development programs within the City of Martinsville.
Significant projects may be assigned by the City Manager and involve a high level of expertise, coordination, analysis, and political sensitivity.
The employee investigates and resolves complaints, questions, and concerns from City Council members, City staff, public and private agencies, and the general public.
Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Works with the City Manager and department directors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility; coordinates with other managers affecting their areas of responsibility.
Briefs the City Manager on issues of concern in the departments and functions in assigned area of responsibility to assure proper action.
Coordinates and assists with the development and implementation of marketing strategies, plans, and promotions to attract and encourage business, industry, commercial development, workforce and tourists to locate in The City of Martinsville; receives inquiries from developers, business firms and others interested in establishing or expanding industry in the City Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Provides assistance to the City Manager in the preparation and review of data, reports, resolutions and ordinances.
Collects demographic, geographical, economic and other related data about the City; prepares technical reports, brochures and special presentations to be used in publicizing the advantages of locating in the City or for presentation to a firm expressing interest in the City.
Assists in preparing material for City Council agendas, attends council sessions, and provides information or technical assistance and follows up as required; attends Council meetings and makes reports concerning activities for which responsible as requested by the City Manager.
Reviews results of major studies and coordinates and/or prepares management information and related reports on municipal activities and operations for the City Manager; drafts correspondence for City Manager and occasionally for members of Council.
Coordinates the preparation of annual budgets for departments within assigned areas; in conjunction with the Finance Director, oversees city-wide budget development and capital improvement program analysis, presentation, and implementation and monitors the financial status of City.
Prepares research reports to serve as a basis for executive action.
Confers with officials of City, county, state and federal agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and future programs; meets and corresponds with various citizens, professional, business and other groups to answer questions and secure their help in carrying out various programs; represents the City Manager at conferences and meetings as requested by the City Manager.
Develops strong working relationships with economic development organizations, property owners and resources to promote economic development activities.
Confers with employees on grievance problems.
Serves as Acting City Manager in the latter's absence.
Performs liaison activities to local and governmental agencies and organizations as directed by the City Manager.
Provides administrative and professional (staff support) services required by the IDA to implement the Economic Development Plan and to fully implement the IDA's statutory powers and duties to assist the City Council of Martinsville in fulfilling their economic development goals and objectives Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, classes, lectures, etc.
, as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of economic development and tourism; attends professional, civic, and social gatherings, as appropriate, to represent and promote interests of the City and to collect information pertinent to advancement of interests of the City of Martinsville Provides assistance with short and long-range project planning.
Assists in preparation of grants, RFP's, incentive programs, and financial analyses.
Seeks out projects and grants to aid in the enhancement of quality of life for citizens of the City.
Meets with potential developers, industry and building owners, and their representatives to facilitate participation in development projects.
Represents the City and IDA at economic related meetings, appropriate boards, commissions, or committees as assigned Performs related administrative tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF WORK :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration or a related field and ten years of experience in municipal or governmental administration with authority for program direction and budget administration, coordination, and supervision of such functions OR any other combination of experience college coursework, professional development courses, and progressively responsible municipal finance experience which provides the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities.
FIve years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, marketing, real estate, public relations management or a related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices and techniques at the local level; thorough knowledge of the organization, function and methods of operation of the City's legislative, executive staff and operational departments; thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the municipal corporation; thorough knowledge of municipal finance and administration; ability to analyze a variety of complex administrative problems, to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and Assistant City Manager maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, employees and the public; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with employees, public, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:
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The Assistant City Manager, as a part of his or her employment, shall maintain a residence in the City of Martinsville Virginia.
If the employee lives outside of The City of Martinsville, he or she shall have a period of up to twelve months from the date of hire to establish a residence in The City of Martinsville.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
6 Martinsville, VA Martinsville, VA Full-time Full-time $106,049 a year $106,049 a year JOB TITLE:
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER:
DEPARTMENT:
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE:
REPORTS TO:
CITY MANAGER:
CLASSIFICATION:
GRADE 22:
PAY:
MINIMUM ANNUAL SALARY:
$106,049:
NATURE OF WORK :
Performs complex professional and administrative work assisting and advising the City Manager in the overall management and administration of the City government and helping to ensure that administrative duties for which the City Manager is responsible are accomplished.
Responsible for planning, directing, managing, and supervising the day-to-day economic development operations for the City of Martinsville.
Serves as City Manager in his/her absence.
The employee manages several City departments and/or divisions and performs a variety of assignments relating to the general administration, planning and evaluation of the operations and programs of City Government.
The employee will also coordinate economic and industrial development programs within the City of Martinsville.
Significant projects may be assigned by the City Manager and involve a high level of expertise, coordination, analysis, and political sensitivity.
The employee investigates and resolves complaints, questions, and concerns from City Council members, City staff, public and private agencies, and the general public.
Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Works with the City Manager and department directors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility; coordinates with other managers affecting their areas of responsibility.
Briefs the City Manager on issues of concern in the departments and functions in assigned area of responsibility to assure proper action.
Coordinates and assists with the development and implementation of marketing strategies, plans, and promotions to attract and encourage business, industry, commercial development, workforce and tourists to locate in The City of Martinsville; receives inquiries from developers, business firms and others interested in establishing or expanding industry in the City Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Provides assistance to the City Manager in the preparation and review of data, reports, resolutions and ordinances.
Collects demographic, geographical, economic and other related data about the City; prepares technical reports, brochures and special presentations to be used in publicizing the advantages of locating in the City or for presentation to a firm expressing interest in the City.
Assists in preparing material for City Council agendas, attends council sessions, and provides information or technical assistance and follows up as required; attends Council meetings and makes reports concerning activities for which responsible as requested by the City Manager.
Reviews results of major studies and coordinates and/or prepares management information and related reports on municipal activities and operations for the City Manager; drafts correspondence for City Manager and occasionally for members of Council.
Coordinates the preparation of annual budgets for departments within assigned areas; in conjunction with the Finance Director, oversees city-wide budget development and capital improvement program analysis, presentation, and implementation and monitors the financial status of City.
Prepares research reports to serve as a basis for executive action.
Confers with officials of City, county, state and federal agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and future programs; meets and corresponds with various citizens, professional, business and other groups to answer questions and secure their help in carrying out various programs; represents the City Manager at conferences and meetings as requested by the City Manager.
Develops strong working relationships with economic development organizations, property owners and resources to promote economic development activities.
Confers with employees on grievance problems.
Serves as Acting City Manager in the latter's absence.
Performs liaison activities to local and governmental agencies and organizations as directed by the City Manager.
Provides administrative and professional (staff support) services required by the IDA to implement the Economic Development Plan and to fully implement the IDA's statutory powers and duties to assist the City Council of Martinsville in fulfilling their economic development goals and objectives Attends conferences, seminars, workshops, classes, lectures, etc.
, as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of economic development and tourism; attends professional, civic, and social gatherings, as appropriate, to represent and promote interests of the City and to collect information pertinent to advancement of interests of the City of Martinsville Provides assistance with short and long-range project planning.
Assists in preparation of grants, RFP's, incentive programs, and financial analyses.
Seeks out projects and grants to aid in the enhancement of quality of life for citizens of the City.
Meets with potential developers, industry and building owners, and their representatives to facilitate participation in development projects.
Represents the City and IDA at economic related meetings, appropriate boards, commissions, or committees as assigned Performs related administrative tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF WORK :
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration or a related field and ten years of experience in municipal or governmental administration with authority for program direction and budget administration, coordination, and supervision of such functions OR any other combination of experience college coursework, professional development courses, and progressively responsible municipal finance experience which provides the demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities.
FIve years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, marketing, real estate, public relations management or a related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices and techniques at the local level; thorough knowledge of the organization, function and methods of operation of the City's legislative, executive staff and operational departments; thorough knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances and regulations underlying the municipal corporation; thorough knowledge of municipal finance and administration; ability to analyze a variety of complex administrative problems, to make sound recommendations for their solutions and to prepare working procedures; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and Assistant City Manager maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, employees and the public; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with employees, public, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT:
:
The Assistant City Manager, as a part of his or her employment, shall maintain a residence in the City of Martinsville Virginia.
If the employee lives outside of The City of Martinsville, he or she shall have a period of up to twelve months from the date of hire to establish a residence in The City of Martinsville.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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