Hybrid CITY MANAGER bei City of Stockton, CA

About the Department

Under policy direction of the City Council, plans, organizes, coordinates and administers through management staff, all City functions and activities; provides policy guidance and coordinates the activities of department heads; fosters cooperative working relationships with civic groups, intergovernmental agencies and City staff; performs related work as assigned.

Position Duties

This class has overall responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operation of all City functions, programs and activities. The incumbent is responsible for accomplishing Council/City goals and objectives and for ensuring that the community is provided with desired and mandated services in an effective, cost efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs through City officers, department heads, and support staff the work of the City; coordinates the work of City departments reporting directly to the City Council.
    
2. Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the City.
    
3. Works closely with the Mayor, City Council, boards and commissions, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in implementing programs and projects to solve identified problems.
    
4. Advises the City Council on issues and programs; prepares and recommends long-range plans for City services and programs and develops specific proposals for action on current and future City needs.
    
5. Makes final interpretations of City regulations and various ordinances, codes and applicable laws to ensure compliance.
    
6. Has responsibility for the preparation and administration of the annual budget for the City.
    
7. Represents the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional and other organizations directly or through subordinate staff.
    
8. Coordinates the preparation of a wide variety of reports or presentations to the City Council or outside agencies.
    
9. Directs the selection, supervision, and the work evaluation of departmental personnel.
    
10. Monitors and directs Citywide employee relations staff development and grievance procedures; directs the development and implementation of management systems, procedures and the application of standards for program evaluation on a Citywide basis.

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation and employee supervision;
   
• Principles, practices and program areas related to the management of municipal functions;
   
• Applicable legal guidelines and standards affecting City administration;
   
• Funding sources impacting program and service development;
   
• Social, political, and environmental issues influencing municipal program administration.

• Planning, organizing, administering, and coordinating a variety of large and complex municipal services and programs;
   
• Selecting, motivating, and evaluating staff and providing for their training and professional development;
   
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls;
   
• Analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action;
   
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials;
   
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the City Council, and a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, boards and commissions, and City staff;
   
• Exercising sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.