Deputy City Manager

City of Apache Junction•Apache Junction, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions assigned to this class perform a variety of managerial duties planning and directing activities of assigned departments, high-level special projects, or other city initiatives as assigned by the City Manager or Assistant City Manager. Assists the Assistant City Manager in the oversight of sensitive and key programs impacting city operations and management. Provide professional support to the City Manager and Assistant City Manager, communicate with City Council, and ensure departmental objectives align with City Council goals.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Seven (7) years full-time professional government experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.
Four (4) years supervisory experience.
Possess a valid driver’s license to operate a vehicle in Arizona or meet the transportation needs of the position.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Exercise leadership with department directors and advising the City Manager and the Assistant City Manager in the determination of program needs.
Supervise and collaborate with department directors across assigned departments to align operations, department goals, and advance the overall strategic goals of the city.
Advise the City Council, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager on a broad range of issues within areas of responsibility.
Research, analyze, and develop recommendations on city-wide issues, public policy issues, and other administrative issues.
Prepare reports and make effective verbal presentations to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council, all levels of employees, and the general public.
Oversee and provide direction on projects and programmatic areas of responsibility.
Review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
Assist in strategic budget planning and long range financial forecasting, which may include revenue projections, debt management, capital financing, and oversight of municipal loans.
Direct the preparation and administration of assigned department budgets.
Attend meetings of the City Council, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), Central Arizona Association of Governments (CAG), Arizona League of Cities and Towns, Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Arizona State Land Department (ASLD), and other outside agencies and organizations.
Participate in the interviewing and selection of senior-level applicants, appraise employee performance, conduct counseling on work issues, prepare documentation and improvement plans for performance, and recommend disciplinary action when needed.
Negotiate and monitor contracts and agreements with outside service providers and vendors to ensure compliance, maximum benefit to the city, and cost-effectiveness.
Maintain positive relationships and effectively communicate with elected officials, city management, and the leadership team to keep them up to date on complex municipal and community issues.
May act on behalf of the Assistant City Manager and/or City Manager in their absence.
Support the city’s policies, goals, and objectives and work with management and other staff to ethically achieve such goals and objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.