Assistant to the City Manager

Job Description:

Assistant to the City Manager

Description

Description

Under administrative direction, performs work of advanced complexity in in the general operation and administration of the City government; assisting the City Manager and City Council; providing administrative and budgetary guidance to department heads and departmental administrative personnel regarding City services and business affairs; conducting administrative studies and analyses; preparing recommendations and reports; managing citywide programs assigned to the City Manager’s Office; and performing related work as required.

Representative Duties

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Assists in the development and implementation of City goals, objectives policies and procedures, including legislative advocacy in support of advancing these programs; Plans and conducts technical administrative studies and analyses; Assists with the compilation, analysis, and oversight of the annual City budget; Gathers, formulates recommendations, prepares, and presents reports and special studies; Receives, reviews and answers assigned correspondence; Consults with and assists department heads in solving administrative problems; Assists in implementing City Council policies;

Performs complex analytical studies of organizational structure, systems, procedures, policies and practices, and techniques.

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Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Economics, or related field; AND
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative and financial experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties.
• Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in a related field

Examination (Weighted: 100%)

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement websitefor additional information.

Closing Date/Time: 1/17/2025 1:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,266.57 - $11,264.59 Monthly