Assistant City Manager

The City of Delano is seeking an experienced, dynamic municipal professional to serve as its Assistant City Manager. The Assistant City Manager acts as a key administrative partner to the City Manager, directing high level projects, overseeing assigned municipal departments, and helping shape organizational policies and strategic programs. 

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in administration, exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, and a demonstrated history of effective interdepartmental leadership. 

All applications must attach the following documents in order be considered: 

• D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)

• Bachelor's Degree (in public administration, business administration, city and regional planning, or a related field required.

• Resume

• Letter of Interest

• 5 Professional References 

Under direction, assists the City Manager in a wide variety of complex administrative activities and special projects. Directs the activities and exercises delegated supervision of specific department heads on a project basis. Oversees the management of assigned departments/divisions. Participates in the development of management policies, strategies and programs for the City. Provides highly responsible technical staff assistance to the City Manager and department directors.Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. Other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists the City Manager in the development of City goals, objectives, and priorities and oversees special programs.
• Reviews and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental programs.
• Directs, manages and oversees a variety of department/division and special projects.
• Researches and develops suggested changes to department organization structure, and budgets during the City’s budgetary process.
• Assists in the review and analysis of department budget estimates and the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Assists in the coordination of activities of the City Manager’s office with City departments and division and with outside agencies.
• Assists the City Manager in the preparation and review of City Council agenda items.
• Represents the City Manager on various regional, community and professional boards, committees, and commissions, and make necessary presentations.
• Negotiates highly complex contracts and develops solutions for administrative and special projects.
• Monitors and oversees the implementation of agreements, projects and programs.
• Provides professional staff assistance, technical support, and advice to the City Manager and department heads.
• Investigates and prepares reports regarding City service complaints and requests.
• Prepares staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs.
• Directs the preparation of reports, agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances.
• Conducts complex administrative and operational studies, analyzes findings, and prepares recommendations regarding proposal for programs, services, equipment and personnel.
• Coordinates the application and pursuit of grants and other special funding mechanisms.
• Manages the coordination and preparation of grant budgets, activities and reporting.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and municipal management, program direction, and budget preparation.
• Project management practices and procedures.
• Contract negotiation, development and implementation.
• Policy development and organizational system planning.
• Organization and management practices.
• Methods and techniques of administrative data gathering and analysis.
• Federal, State and local laws, regulations and codes.
• Mathematical and statistical analysis and theory.
• Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.

 Skilled in:

• Providing skilled analytical and management staff support to the City Manager.
• Conducting complex analytical and operational studies, evaluating alternatives and making effective recommendations.
• Reading, interpreting, and applying complex procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Negotiating and representing City interests.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and with professional colleagues in other jurisdictions.
• Communicating   tactfully,   sensitively,   and   effectively   with   employees   and   employee representatives.

Ability to:

• Operate a PC and related software.
• Provide effective leadership.
• Appraise situations accurately and adopt and implement effective courses of action.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other people.
• Develop, coordinate and administer complex operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Analyze, interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Organize and maintain accurate records and files.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written English.
• Represent the City in meetings with representative of public and private organizations and the public
• Physically be present at the worksite and work a 40 hour work week.

 Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, city and regional planning, or a related field.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of extensive and responsible experience in municipal management and administrative work at the department head level.
• Master’s Degree in one of the above fields, highly desirable, and may be substituted for one year of administrative experience.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years supervisory experience required.
• Maintain a valid California Driver License with a driving record acceptable to the City.