City Manager

City of Atwater • City of Atwater - Administration Building, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the City Council, to plan, organize, manage, and direct the functions of City government; to represent City Council policies and programs with City staff, community organizations, other agencies, and the public; to review City departments’ annual budget requests and develop final expenditure recommendations for presentation to the City Council; to be responsible for employer-employee relations; and to do related work as required. Serves as Disaster Service Worker. FLSA Status: Exempt. This single position class serves as Chief Executive Officer for the operation of City government and the providing of public services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the City Council.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of broad and extensive management, supervisory, and administrative experience, preferably including work in a public agency involving development and administration of programs, budgets, and public services.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Education requirements may be substituted with equivalent public administration and/or local government experience.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Chief Executive Officer for the City of Atwater; provides the City Council and management with advice and consultation on the development of City services and policies; coordinates the agenda for City Council meetings; directs special studies and surveys to determine the effectiveness of City government; keeps City Council members informed of the activities and potential problems of City services; represents City Council policies with employees, other government agencies, the public, and community organizations; reviews department budget requests, overseeing preparation of the annual budget and developing recommendations on final expenditure levels for presentation to the City Council; oversees expenditure controls for the adopted budget; maintains a continued awareness of administrative practices and recommends changes to the City Council; has responsibility for City employer-employee relations; reviews the operations of City departments for conformance with appropriate work standards; selects, directs, and evaluates executive management staff; coordinates City functions with other government agencies; oversees the preparation and administration of grant applications; responds to the most sensitive citizen information requests and complaints; serves as the Executive Director of the Fire District, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Building Official, Executive Director of Redevelopment Agency, and Executive Director of the Housing Authority.
• Attend night and weekend meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager