City Manager

About the role

The City Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial and operational activities of the municipal government operation. They work with the City Council and staff to establish goals and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and provides overall direction for the activities of the operating departments, including public works and utilities, police, fire, community development, finance and administration;
• Aids governing body and other departments with establishment of City-wide goals and objectives;
• Collaborates with staff to develop strategies and key progress indicators to drive transparency and deliverables;
• Establishes municipal government organization and audits to ensure efficiency;
• Coordinates administrative functions with appropriate city, county, state and federal government agencies;
• Prepares detailed reports or presentations based on research, analysis and evaluation of data pertaining to specific projects, involving application of expert or highly technical knowledge;
• Makes recommendations for action to be taken or resolution of problems;
• Negotiates and performs contract management duties for professional service agreements;
• Oversees the preparation of the annual City budget based upon established goals, priorities and strategies;
• Reviews, monitors and controls all financial transactions of the City;
• Meets and confers with City officials, various government officials, other agencies and the public on all aspects of municipal government administration;
• Answers inquiries and complaints;
• Directs and counsels Department Heads;
• Maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service;
• Assigns subordinate supervisors the authority to direct the operations and supervise the personnel within their assigned responsibility;
• Attends professional seminars, meetings, conferences in order to keep abreast of current trends in the field.

Requirements

• Completion of course work at the master's level in public administration or related field;
• At least five years of experience in local government with progressive supervisory experience;
• A combination of comparable education and experience will be considered.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles, concepts and practices of public administration;
• Thorough knowledge of principles, concepts and current practices of government management, including budget development and control, personnel and purchasing management;
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of municipal operations;
• Knowledge of research methods.

Skills

• Application of knowledge (as described);
• Oral and written communication;
• Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with employees, other agencies, public officials and the public;
• Organizing, planning and supervising personnel;
• Recognizing and analyzing administrative problems and effective recommendations for their solution.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$140,000 - $180,000

Schedule

Not specified.

Contact Information

Submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) professional references to: mcarter@cityofdouglas.org

Please contact Forge Municipal Consulting at forgeconsultingwy@gmail.com with any questions.

Full Job Brochure and Description: https://www.cityofdouglas.org/272/Employment-Opportunites