Deputy City Manager

City of San Luis•San Luis City Hall, AZ

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About The Position

The Deputy City Manager directs, coordinates, and evaluates City department operations under the direction of the City Manager; acts in the City Manager’s absence; and supports cooperative relationships with staff, community groups, and intergovernmental agencies. The role assists with administration of City operations, implementation of City Council priorities, budgeting and capital planning, staff support to the City Council, personnel management, compliance oversight, and public and stakeholder relations. The Deputy City Manager may represent the City Manager or the City in official capacities as authorized and performs other related duties as assigned. The position calls for executive leadership and broad knowledge of municipal public administration, including budgeting and public finance, laws governing municipal operations and public meetings, personnel management, and the organization and functions of an elected City Council. The incumbent is expected to use sound independent judgment, communicate clearly, analyze complex policy and operational issues, and maintain effective working relationships across the organization and community. The minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field, and five years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least three years in senior management or executive leadership within municipal government or public administration. A valid Arizona driver’s license is required at appointment. The position requires work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; passing an extensive background check; and U.S. residency within 25 miles of San Luis. Preferred qualifications include a related master’s degree, senior executive experience in a Council-Manager local government, Spanish bilingual ability, and residence in San Luis. The position is performed in an office environment where noise is usually quiet. Duties include regular sitting, walking, standing, communication, handling or operating objects and controls, reaching, and repetitive hand or wrist movements. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds unaided and must be able to safely operate City vehicles for work purposes. The role involves written and oral communication, analysis and problem-solving, detailed work, multiple concurrent tasks, and frequent interaction with the public, including dissatisfied individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
Five years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least three years in a senior management or executive leadership capacity within municipal government or public administration.
Valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of appointment, maintained throughout employment.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
Ability to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Knowledge of public administration, municipal budgeting, public agency financing, financial administration, policy formulation, purchasing, and public records.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing municipal agencies and operations, including the Brown Act and public meeting requirements.
Knowledge of municipal functions and management, financial, public policy, personnel, and labor-management issues.
Skills in executive leadership, strategic planning, organizational management, and coordination of complex municipal operations.
Ability to analyze financial, administrative, operational, and policy information and develop sound recommendations.
Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, management systems, and operational controls.
Ability to prepare and present reports, policy recommendations, budget documents, correspondence, and other communications.
Ability to manage competing priorities, complex projects, organizational resources, and time-sensitive assignments.
Ability to facilitate collaboration, resolve conflicts, negotiate solutions, and build productive relationships.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, tact, and diplomacy in sensitive administrative, political, employee, and community matters.
Ability to understand, interpret, explain, and apply City, state, and federal laws and regulations governing City operations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City Council, City management, government officials, community and civic organizations, employee organizations, employees, media, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Senior executive-level experience in a Council-Manager form of local government.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Residence in San Luis.

Responsibilities

Assist the City Manager with administration and management of City operations and assume the City Manager’s duties as delegated or during the City Manager’s absence.
Help develop, implement, and evaluate City goals, objectives, strategic initiatives, policies, and administrative procedures aligned with City Council priorities.
Coordinate and evaluate City activities across departments and with outside agencies; identify issues, recommend solutions, and facilitate interdepartmental collaboration.
Assist in developing, presenting, and administering the annual operating budget, financial forecasts, and Capital Improvement Program; evaluate resource requirements and monitor revenues and expenditures.
Provide staff support to the City Council, including preparing and presenting staff reports, policy recommendations, and official correspondence.
Assist the City Manager in communicating financial conditions, program progress, operational issues, and current and anticipated City needs.
Assist with recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned personnel; coordinate projects and promote accountability and professional development.
Oversee delegated compliance with City ordinances, policies, contractual obligations, franchise agreements, and regulations; coordinate follow-up on performance and compliance concerns.
Maintain relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders; address complex inquiries and complaints and facilitate resolutions.
Attend City Council and other public meetings as directed; provide information and recommendations, support assigned boards and committees, and represent the City Manager or City as authorized.
Promote an ethical, collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture emphasizing innovation, fiscal responsibility, continuous improvement, and excellence in public service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.