City Administrator

City of College Place•College Place, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of various city offices and departments. This role involves assisting the mayor in city administration, supervising department heads, managing the annual budget, overseeing purchasing and expenditures, and acting as the city's personnel officer. The administrator is responsible for the effective enforcement of ordinances, codes, and laws, and for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating city operations. They report to and take direction from the Mayor/Council, and are answerable for the exercise of independent professional judgment. The position also involves representing the city in external meetings, undertaking special projects, staying informed about federal and state programs, and formulating departmental rules and regulations in cooperation with the Mayor/Council. Additionally, the City Administrator represents management in collective bargaining negotiations.

Requirements

Must be a full-time employee.
Must devote the time and energy reasonably necessary to faithfully perform duties.
Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly.
Ability to lift, push, carry or pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 lbs. on occasion using proper lifting techniques.
Ability to operate standard equipment for assigned tasks.
Good vision to read print and a computer screen.
Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping and reaching.

Responsibilities

Assist the mayor in the performance of his/her duties and in the administration of city government.
Oversee and supervise various city departments.
Assist in the coordination and liaison of city business between the city council and city offices/departments.
Supervise, administer, and coordinate the activities and functions of city offices and departments.
Regularly report to the Mayor concerning the status of assignments, duties, projects, and functions.
Serve as personnel officer for the city, administering personnel policies.
Execute hiring and discharge of employees upon the direction of the Mayor.
Prepare and submit the annual budget to the Mayor and council, and be responsible for its administration.
Supervise all purchasing by city offices, departments, councils, and boards.
Supervise all expenditures to ensure they remain within the annual budget.
Assist the Mayor generally in conducting city business and perform other duties as directed.
Meet with the Mayor as often as necessary to provide updates on departmental operations and projects.
Represent the city at meetings with other governmental units, agencies, commissions, and associations as directed by the Mayor.
Undertake special projects at the request of the Mayor.
Be informed about federal and state programs available to the city.
Be responsible for the administration of the City, taking direction from the Mayor/Council.
Be answerable to the Mayor/Council for the exercise of independent professional judgment.
Ensure the effective and impartial enforcement of all ordinances, codes, and laws.
Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, staffing, and coordinating City operations.
Report the operational performance of the City.
Assist in the preparation of a budget.
Perform other legally permissible and proper duties assigned by the Mayor/Council.
Formulate departmental rules, regulations, and procedures in cooperation with the Mayor/Council.
Represent management in collective bargaining negotiations with bargaining units.