Assistant to the City Manager

Job Description:

Assistant to the City Manager

Description

Introduction

This is an exciting career opportunity for the ideal candidate to assist and support the City Manager and Assistant City Managers in planning, directing and reviewing the activities and operations of the City. This position reports directly to an Assistant City Manager. They will act as a Team Leader and/or City Manager's designee for various inter-division teams, and community advisory groups. They are responsible for the development of the management associate and management intern and fellow programs for the City Manager's Office.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in establishing and maintaining highly effective working relationships with elected officials, regional Chiefs of Staff, City management, business and community leaders, and the public. The position requires the ability to perform complex administrative and professional work on a wide variety of project management and municipal managerial functions. A candidate with prior governmental experience including understanding the methods, techniques, and procedures of a city council or other political subdivisions is highly desirable.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by Clicking Here.

• In your cover letter, p lease include specifically why you are uniquely qualified and interested in the Assistant to the City Manager position.
• In your resume , please indicate whether you worked full-time or part-time and include specific dates, job titles and duties performed.

First review of applications will be on September 16, 2024.
Please note that the posting may close when a sufficient number of applicants have been received.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point ($105,601.60 - $126,776.00) depending on candidate's experience and internal equity .

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Five years of governmental management and administrative experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
• A Master's degree in Public Administration or closely related field is preferred.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Works closely with the City Manager, Assistant City Managers and the executive team to define and accomplish established strategic goals and objectives and execute successful business strategies.
• Acts as a sounding board for the City Manager and Assistant City Managers on critical proposals.
• Develops support systems that encourage cross-functional cooperation and support initiative taking.
• Acts as an innovative leader that contributes effectively to the organization's performance goals and strategies. Promotes shared responsibility, teamwork, City values and acceptance of change.
• Establishes goals, objectives, manpower, budgets, equipment requests and expenditures for assigned departments.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of City staff, Council and Commissioners and public.
• Prepares and presents Council and Commission reports, performance evaluations, memos and other similar types of documents.
• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Makes recommendations to the City Manager and Assistant City Managers; formulates, interprets and implements City policies and administrative regulations.
• Prepares department budgets and manages funds received.
• Works in close cooperation with other City management and officials to further the objectives of the City and assigned departments.
• Provides leadership on strategic planning/projects and goals, through project management and preparation/delivery of oral and written reports to Council, boards, commissions, citizen groups and City staff.
• Provides general coordination and policy guidance on major municipal projects or problem areas and coordinates activities with divisions to ensure positive project implementation and effective working relationships.
• Acts as advisor to City Manager and Assistant City Managers regarding the interpretation and implementation of City policies and administrative regulations.
• Makes recommendations to City Manager and Assistant City Managers and formulates new policies in response to Council direction.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.
• Attend evening and weekend meetings as necessary.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position 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 position change.
Closing Date/Time: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$105,601.60 - $142,667.20 Annually