Water Maintenance Technician I/II/III

Firestone; Longmont (CO); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The City of Lynnwood seeks an Assistant Administrator reporting to the Mayor to support the overall administration of the City’s affairs, including internal and external operations, public representation, and policy development. The role requires deep knowledge of municipal governance and management practices and involves coordinating with the City Council and department heads.

The successful candidate will apply extensive experience in public administration to evaluate programs, manage budgets,

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Public Administration or closely related field.
• At least five years of progressively-responsible management experience in the public sector.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Mayor and City Council in internal and external operations.
• Represent the City to the public and other agencies and assist in formulating public policy.

Conhecimentos

Public policy

Governance

Strategic planning

Formação académica

Master's degree in Public Administration

5+ years progressive public sector management experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

Individuals assigned to this position serve as the Assistant Administrator, reporting to the Mayor and assist the Mayor in the overall administration of the affairs of the City. Responsibilities include supporting the Mayor and City Council in all internal and external operations of the City, representing the City to the public and other agencies, and initiating, evaluating, formulating and implementing public policy, programs and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply an extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of governmental management, administration and operations. Work is subject to review and direction by the Mayor through discussions and analysis of recommendations and reports.

Essential Functions

• Carry out the policies and directives of the Mayor and City Council.
• Direct and perform various administrative and management tasks in the management of the City, as assigned by the Mayor.
• Research and analyze a variety of organizational issues and projects of a complex nature.
• Coordinate and/or participate on the City's labor negotiations team as assigned.
• Review projects and reports from the departments and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
• Serve as executive liaison and advisor on finance, human resources management, labor relations, legal and other administrative matters.
• Review departmental budget requests, prepare summaries and advise the Mayor on the appropriateness of such requests. In cooperation with the Mayor and Finance Director, provide analysis, alternatives, and recommendations for meeting the City's budget requirements and short- and long-term goals.
• Administer the budgets of the Executive, Legislative, Legal and Library departments; review budget expenditures and maintain budget control on behalf of the Mayor.
• Assist the Mayor in the supervision of assigned department directors as designated by the Mayor.
• Review and schedule items for the City Council agenda with the Mayor and Council President.
• Coordinate the preparation of materials for Council meetings as needed; confer with staffregarding administrative questions; confer with councilmembers regarding content, technical aspects and appropriateness of agenda items.
• Assist in drafting ordinances in coordination with City Attorney and/or department heads.
• May accompany or represent the Mayor at committee meetings, City gatherings or other official functions.
• Attend meetings of the City Council, and boards and commission meetings as directed by the Mayor.
• Draft replies to correspondence received by the City Council and the Mayor; prepare formal proclamations, documents and reports as assigned.
• Serve as administrator in responsible charge, when designated, in the absence of the Mayor.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Administration or closely related field plus five (5) years demonstrated successful progressively-responsible experience in public sector management, preferably in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Additional Information

This position is also eligible, as defined in the Lynnwood Municipal Code, for the management benefit program, which includes consideration of experience for vacation leave accural and eligibility for up to twenty days of sick leave credit upon hire. Administrative leave may also be granted by the Mayor. For information on City of Lynnwood's benefits, please click on the following link: https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Government/Departments/Human-Resources