Assistant City Manager

City of Westerville; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Westerville invites applications for Assistant City Manager, an executive role reporting to the City Manager. This position provides executive support and oversees department heads, shaping policy and budgeting while guiding city initiatives.

The successful candidate will possess a strong public administration background, preferably an MPA, and at least ten years in city management or equivalent supervisory leadership, with a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in city management or public administration, including supervisory experience; MPA preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurability under City policy.
• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responsibilities

• Assist the City Manager in administration, implementation, and execution of City Council policies and directives; prepare verbal and written reports.
• Oversee operations of departments; inform the City Manager of significant problems and accomplishments.
• Serve as the City Manager in absence and act in designated area; manage special projects and provide liaison with groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with City Council and departments; communicate with the public and represent the City at meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field

Master of Public Administration (MPA) or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Assistant City Manager - Westerville

Westerville is a vibrant city of more than 40,000 residents and a leader in job creation in the region. The community boasts 41 parks and a recently expanded, state-of-the-art, indoor recreation facility. Westerville, commonly referred to as “a city within a park”, operates an accredited, nationally recognized Parks & Recreation system. Westerville’s strategic location, coupled with its innovative spirit and full offering of attractively priced municipal utilities, has made it a leading choice for new and expanding businesses.

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager is responsible for executive management work, providing executive support to the City Manager and providing direction and oversight to department heads. Work is performed under the executive direction of the City Manager and guidelines established by City Council. Work involves development and administration of city policy and budget while providing oversight of various programs, projects and initiatives that foster staff and community development and ongoing communication.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the City Manager in the administration, implementation, and execution of City Council policies and directives; prepare verbal and written reports to advise the City Manager on developing strategies and methods; oversee operations of departments; inform the City Manager of significant problems and accomplishments; serve as the City Manager in his/her absence and act in any designated area.


2. Manage, direct, and supervise department heads; evaluate performance, coach where appropriate, review personnel actions and recommend employment terminations; recommend policies for personnel code and non-uniform personnel rules and regulations; provide guidance to department heads on policies, personnel matters, and problems; review goals, objectives, priorities, and programs.


3. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with City Council members and various departments; coordinate activities to resolve conflicts and disputes; communicate with the public through telephone inquiries, public meetings, and special appearances; investigate and resolve public inquiries and complaints; represent the City at meetings, conferences, and on boards or agencies with multi-jurisdictional involvement; represent city administration at City Council or committee meetings as assigned;


4. Manage special projects assigned by the City Manager; conduct research and prepare reports on findings; carry out assignments and advise the City Manager on various subjects; act as a liaison for the City Manager with various groups as assigned; utilize personal computer and/or mobile devices and related equipment for communication and report preparation.


5. Meet all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions; must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; maintain required licenses and/or certifications.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Positions Directly Supervised

Various Department Heads.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field; and


• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible experience in city management or public administration, including supervisory experience; Master of Public Administration (MPA) or equivalent experience preferred.


• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio driver’s license and must remain insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.


• Any combination of education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the minimum qualifications stated above.

Knowledge of

safety practices and procedures; office practices and procedures; principles, theories, and practices of executive and administrative planning; management and control; federal, state, and local laws; regulations and policies applicable to structure, functions, programs, and practices in conducting public services through city government; regulations and policies applicable to personnel management, functions, programs, and practices; modern principles, practices, methods, and techniques relating to effective delivery of services with the service group; labor relations, union negotiations, and mediation; effective practices and methods of communicating with the public.

Skill in

word processing; basic computer operation; typing and data entry; use of modern office equipment and software; verbal and written communication.

Ability to

demonstrate professionalism; carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; read, copy, and record figures accurately; effectively communicate verbally and in writing in order to give and receive information in a prompt and courteous manner; organize, coordinate, and prioritize a variety of departmental programs, activities and projects to communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; analyze financial data and relate such data to budget preparation and other fiscal planning; conduct research and prepare reports on a variety of subjects; establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials at all levels of government; communicate with staff, the media, and with the general public.

Equipment Operated

Personal computer, printers, copier, telephone, and other standard business office equipment, and computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Office Suite, Adobe, and other applicable computer software).

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The employee is exposed to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); this is considered sedentary work, and the employee must demonstrate the ability to perform the physical demands required of the position in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s physical demands strength ratings.

In cases of emergency, unpredictable situations, and/or department needs, may be required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects heavier than D.O.L. strength ratings recommend.