City Administrator - City of Irondale
About The Position
The City of Irondale is seeking a well-qualified City Administrator to oversee and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the city under the general direction of the Mayor. This executive-level position assists the Mayor in managing municipal operations, supervising department heads and staff, and ensuring the effective delivery of city services. The City Administrator may represent the Mayor before boards, committees, and community organizations; oversee contracts, investigations, and grievance processes; coordinate legal and administrative activities; attend City Council meetings; and serve in additional capacities as delegated by the Mayor. Work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures and is evaluated through meetings, reports, and overall operational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License.
- Experience supervising employees (e.g., directing the work of multiple subordinates, making final selection and termination decisions, training subordinates, conducting performance appraisals).
- Experience developing, monitoring, and managing a departmental budget.
- Experience managing the administration of contracts (e.g., requesting and/or issuing purchase orders, complying with applicable bid laws, contract development and negotiation).
- Experience with public speaking for organizational purposes (e.g., teaching, conferences, community meetings).
Responsibilities
- Prepares, monitors, and administers departmental or organizational budget by reviewing spending trends, expenditure reports, analyzing financial data and ensuring expenditures are within annual budgetary limits.
- Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
- Acts as an administrative, strategic, and delegative authority in coordination with and for the Mayor in his/her absence.
- Keeps Mayor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
- Provides advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and various boards of the city concerning matters pertinent to the city’s planning, development, and utilization.
Benefits
- medical and dental insurance
- employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- generous paid holidays
- sick and vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
