Assistant City Manager

Position Summary

How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume to:

resumes@affionpublic.com
Reference: BOZACM24

Affion Public
PO Box 794
Hershey, PA 17033
888.321.4922
www.affionpublic.com

*The deadline to receive resumes is May 15, 2024*

The Assistant City Manager provides leadership and assists in the direction of organizational management, and administrative operations and activities of the City Manager. The work is performed under the direction of the City Manager, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over City Department Heads, and other administrative support personnel. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Manager, Department and Division Heads, other supervisory personnel and City employees, the City Commission, government officials, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Bargaining Unit: Not Represented
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Performs a variety of administrative duties in support of the City Manager in the execution of prescribed ordinances, resolutions, and regulations, including implementing all policies set forth, and serving as the acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager
• Plans, directs, and supervises the Citys organizational management and administration, as assigned by the City Manager, and ensures all operations are executed in accordance with prescribed policies, procedures, and codes of ethics
• Develops goals, plans, and measurements for the identification and evaluation of the Citys problems and deficiencies, and assumes lead staff responsibility in managing City improvement and/or development projects
• Confers with the City Manager and elected City officials, Department and Division heads, and other supervisory personnel to discuss, identify, and assess their organizational, management, administrative, budget and financial problems and needs, including working with City departments on work plans and budgets
• Provides effective professional liaison between the City Managers Office and other City personnel, the general public, local businesses, and other Federal, State, and local agencies
• Researches special projects or assignments for the City Manager, and oversees project assignments to ensure successful completion
• Participates in the organization of special task forces and projects designed to address organizational management, administrative and community problems and needs as directed by the City Manager
• Collaborates with the City Manager, City Commission and City department and division heads in the development of recommendations for enhancing City operations and services, including assuming lead staff responsibility in management studies aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of City operations
• Participates in the development and management of the Citys annual budget and capital improvement plan in accordance with policies established by the City Commission
• Communicates with all related personnel in efforts to encourage, motivate, promote leadership, and encourage teamwork in accomplishing set forth objectives
• Works with both elected and appointed City officials to solve internal organizational problems within Departments and Divisions and across departmental and jurisdictional lines
• Provides assistance to both elected and appointed City officials in program development and coordination of intergovernmental policies, programs, and operations
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field AND
• Extensive (7 or more years) experience in public management, preferably in the public sector at the local level of any government
• OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of public management, organization, and administrative theories, principles, and techniques at local government level
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization, functions and methods of the operation of the Citys legislative body, executive staff, and operational departments
• Comprehensive knowledge of the basic laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying City government, including State and City Codes, administrative regulations, and IMCA Code of Ethics
• Comprehensive knowledge of City government finance and administration, including State and National laws affecting the operations of the City
• Substantial knowledge of human resource management-related laws, rules, principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Manager, City Commission, Division and Department heads and other supervisory personnel, other City employees, and the general public
• Ability to solve internal and external problems that reduce the effectiveness in delivering public services
• Ability to listen and understand the personnel and organizational needs of the Citys department and division heads, and other supervisory personnel
• Ability to provide effective leadership, motivation, management, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of others in order to accomplish work objectives
• Ability to effectively promote team and organization building, goal development, and project follow-through
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate the work of others
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
• Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks
• Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions to routine and non-routine problems
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the Citys Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

Required Special Qualifications

• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of appropriate post conditional offer process.