Deputy City Manager

City of Beaumont • Beaumont, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager (DCM) will perform a variety of tasks within the organization. This position assists the City Manager in the planning, directing, management and review of the activities and operations of the City. The DCM assists City Manager in implementing the City Council’s policies and goals, recommends policies and procedures to improve efficiency of City services, and implements and executes policies as established by City Council. The DCM also provides strategic direction and leadership oversight to assigned City departments and functions. Attend City Council meetings, Board & Commission meetings as assigned, and public meetings as requested; advises the City Manager and City Council in carrying out the strategic goals and initiatives of the City. Prepares agenda items for and gives presentations to the City Council and City boards by gathering and analyzing data. Directs the activities of assigned departments by meeting with department directors to assign projects and responsibilities. Participates in the development and administration of the City budget. Participates in negotiations of contractual agreements. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans and projects of department activities. Develops and recommends to the City Manager and City Council program initiatives necessary to meet the goals of the respective departments and of the City in general. Carries out the City Manager’s directives regarding interpretation of policies; represents the City Manager in resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the City. Maintains an effective working relationship with the general public through community relations with various media--television, newspaper, schools, businesses, community, civic and neighborhood associations. Remains available during emergency situations as required. Represents City at regional and area meetings; attends professional development workshops to keep abreast of trends and developments. Serves in the absence of the City Manager and performs all other related duties assigned by the City Manager. Applicant must establish primary residency within 30 miles of the nearest City limit within 12 months of employment. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of public administration with particular reference to municipal administration including the basic principles applied in the development and management of departments providing various municipal services.
• Extensive knowledge of the functions of municipal government and the personnel, methods, materials, and techniques employed in the operation of such government.
• Extensive knowledge of the general laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the municipal corporation.
• Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of various city departments.
• Ability to develop long-term plans and programs, and to make decisions on matters of major policy and administrative problems.
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with municipal governing bodies, civic groups, and the public.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five (5) years of work experience serving in a municipal governmental supervisory or management capacity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the City Manager in implementing the City Council’s policies and goals.
• Recommends policies and procedures to improve efficiency of City services.
• Implements and executes policies as established by City Council.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership oversight to assigned City departments and functions.
• Attends City Council meetings, Board & Commission meetings as assigned, and public meetings as requested.
• Advises the City Manager and City Council in carrying out the strategic goals and initiatives of the City.
• Prepares agenda items for and gives presentations to the City Council and City boards by gathering and analyzing data.
• Directs the activities of assigned departments by meeting with department directors to assign projects and responsibilities.
• Participates in the development and administration of the City budget.
• Participates in negotiations of contractual agreements.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans and projects of department activities.
• Develops and recommends to the City Manager and City Council program initiatives necessary to meet the goals of the respective departments and of the City in general.
• Carries out the City Manager’s directives regarding interpretation of policies.
• Represents the City Manager in resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the City.
• Maintains an effective working relationship with the general public through community relations with various media--television, newspaper, schools, businesses, community, civic and neighborhood associations.
• Remains available during emergency situations as required.
• Represents City at regional and area meetings.
• Attends professional development workshops to keep abreast of trends and developments.
• Serves in the absence of the City Manager.
• Performs all other related duties assigned by the City Manager.
• Establishes primary residency within 30 miles of the nearest City limit within 12 months of employment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test
• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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