Assistant City Manager chez City of Frisco, TX

About the Department

Under general direction of the City Manager, functions as second administrative officer for administration of assigned areas of responsibility and all City administration as assigned in the absence of the City Manager. Provides administrative guidance to assigned departments, assists with budget development and administration, monitors internal controls and coordination of City programs and assists in the development and presentation of long and short term strategic plans to meet organizational and development needs of the City.
 
The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.
 

Position Duties

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with development of long and short-range plans though solicited input from City Council, community organizations, private citizens, department heads and officials.
• Consults and directs assigned department directors in solving administrative problems, developing and implementing changes in organization or procedures, to meet City goals.
• Reviews applicable Federal, State and City laws, ordinances and regulations for compliance, and makes recommendations to appropriate departments where non-compliance issues might arise or to develop and implement new ordinances and regulations to enhance, update, modify or clarify existing ordinances.
• Assists with development and coordination of city affairs with Federal, State and local entities, Federal and State agencies, civic and private groups and citizens.
• Appoints, suspends, disciplines, and terminates assigned City employees and appointed administrative officers.
• Performs annual performance evaluations for assigned director level employees.
• Monitors personnel actions of departments under direct supervision.
• Assists with preparing and accepting items for inclusion in the official agenda for all City Council meetings. Receives staff input on all appropriate matter being considered by City Council.Develops and presents policy proposals for consideration after consultation with department heads, and private and governmental entities.
• Assists with preparing recommendations to the City Council related to the annual operating, capital and other budgets. Administers approved budget through appropriate internal controls and provides technical assistance and advice regarding revenue, expenditures, appropriations, allotment control, supplemental requests and the sale of bonds.
• Advises the City Council on the financial condition and future needs of the city and makes recommendations concerning financial issues and concerns.
• Promotes City programs, activities, services and business opportunities in order to increase economic development opportunities.
• Negotiates relocation and tax incentive packages.
• Provides training and development opportunities for assigned city staff through attendance at seminars and conferences.

• Performs duties specified in City Charter or required by City Council.
• Travels to attend meetings, conferences and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of administrative, organizational and management practices and procedures related to similar size and growth municipalities.
• Knowledge of public finance, budgeting and budgetary controls related to the implementation of municipal government laws, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of public relations and customer service methods, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and application methods, practices and resources including legal, economic development and planning, technical reference
• Knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating and directing complex projects.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications including preparation and presentation of technical reports and materials.
• Skill in networking with internal/external administrative officials at the federal, state and local levels as well as private and public foundations
• Skill in planning, developing and implementing City policies, procedures and objectives.
• Skill in effectively directing, supervising and delegating duties to director level staff.
• Skill in negotiating, mediating, and resolving customer complaints and concerns.
   

• Masters Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field, and five (5) years municipal administration experience, one (1) year of which is in a managerial or supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must reside within City limits within a time specified by the City Council.
• Must be bondable.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and/or post-offer physical exam.
• Must possess State of Texas Drivers License.

Other Qualifications

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office setting.
• May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitor.
• May be subject to extended periods of standing and sitting during presentations or attending public and special events.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions when attending public events.
• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, other standard office equipment and City vehicles.