The Assistant City Manager supports the City Manager in the management of general City operations. Plans, directs, manages and oversees activities and operation of departments on a rotating basis with the Deputy City Manager.
DUTIES
Assume full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City including overseeing assigned departments; provide direction to assigned staff on implementing City Council policy and direction and ensure City Council and City goals are carried out by departments.
Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
Participate in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of the City's annual budget.
Participate in the development of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; incorporate community input into goals and objectives for the City for the City Manager's and City Council's approval; develop new policies in consultation with the City Manager; confer with Department Directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
Oversee and direct a variety of special projects; facilitate project activities and resolve problems; develop and submit project reports to the City Manager.
Coordinate and participate in providing responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned; attend City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Manager.
Provide leadership in organizational goals and initiatives related to cultural competence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study.
Seven (7) years or more of recent relevant full-time work experience with at least four (4) years in a leadership position.
May consider applicants with an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Proficient skill in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel.
Ability to successfully organize and coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Must have at the time of application, and maintain, a valid Michigan driver license with a good driving record (based on City of Troy standards). Out of state applicants must provide current driving record at time of application and obtain State of Michigan license within one (1) month of appointment.
As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen (including marijuana).
PREFERENCES
Master degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study.
Relevant academic and/or professional certificates and/or other credentials.
Membership and participation in relevant professional associations and organizations.