Deputy City Manager G138 Operations

Columbus Consolidated Government•Columbus, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides executive leadership, guidance, and coordination for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, the Department of Transportation/METRA, Workforce Investment, the 311 Service Center, Keep Columbus Beautiful, Family Connection, and Facilities Maintenance. It supports effective operations, service delivery, strategic priorities, and organizational goals. The role coordinates and collaborates with boards, authorities, and other entities to support city operations and initiatives, conducting city operations in a cost-effective and efficient manner. It works to improve internal and external operations and assists the City Manager in the execution of their office, including the annual budget, capital programming, public issues, and council issues. The position handles legislative agenda issues, communicating between legislative representatives, legislators, city management, and elected officials regarding introduced and pending legislation. It assesses organizational structure, effectiveness, and staffing levels to meet current and future service requirements, and works with community groups regarding community affairs and interest in city services. The role attends city council meetings and participates as necessary, dealing with council members on various issues and making recommendations concerning the affairs of the city. It develops strategic planning practices to anticipate future opportunities, issues, and concerns, chairs various boards and committees in support of city initiatives, and attends community events to present proclamations and bring greetings on behalf of the city as required. Additionally, it coordinates requests for movie and film productions, including Film Location Agreements, and performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
Knowledge of planning and organizational techniques.
Knowledge of the methods of reviewing and evaluating work.
Skill in developing and implementing a budget.
Skill in negotiation.
Skill in dealing with elected officials and the public.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or related field is required.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides executive leadership, guidance, and coordination for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, the Department of Transportation/METRA, Workforce Investment, the 311 Service Center, Keep Columbus Beautiful, Family Connection, and Facilities Maintenance.
Supports effective operations, service delivery, strategic priorities, and organizational goals.
Coordinates and collaborates with boards, authorities, and other entities as needed to support city operations and initiatives.
Conducts city operations in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
Works to improve internal and external operations.
Assists the City Manager in the execution of his or her office, including the annual budget, capital programming, public issues, and council issues.
Handles legislative agenda issues; communicates between legislative representatives, legislators, city management, and elected officials regarding introduced and pending legislation.
Assesses organizational structure, effectiveness, and staffing levels to meet current and future service requirements.
Works with community groups regarding community affairs and interest in city services.
Attends city council meetings and participates as necessary.
Deals with council members on various issues; makes recommendations concerning the affairs of the city as necessary.
Develops strategic planning practices to anticipate future opportunities, issues, and concerns.
Chairs various boards and committees in support of city initiatives.
Attends community events to present proclamations and to bring greetings on behalf of the city as required.
Coordinates requests for movie and film productions, including Film Location Agreements.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.