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Assistant City Administrator – Policy and Support
City Hall | Pensacola, FL | City Administrator Office | City
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.,
Open Until: September 4, 2015 at 11:59 PM CST
Job Status: Full-Time
Under the supervision of the City Administrator and within the framework of established City policies, this position serves as a senior advisor to the Mayor in a wide variety of administrative and policy areas with significant latitude for independent and mature judgment and action. The position assists in the development of strategic policy priorities and leads mayoral initiatives within an assigned portfolio. This position is a mayoral appointment and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Job Responsibilities
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Supervises assigned departments and divisions.
Facilitates Mayoral policy-making, coordinate and supervise the timely implementation of policy decisions, communicate Mayoral policies to elected officials, City employees and the community.
Synthesizes input and ideas from City staff, the private sector, non-profit organizations and the academic community to inform the Mayor’s policy formulation process.
Writes policy and position statements and provides direction and information to support the development of communications materials for new programs and initiatives.
Works with Directors and department staff to design action plans and milestones for implementing mayoral initiatives.
Provides ongoing leadership and project management, oversees progress on implementation and keeps the Office of the Mayor informed on project status, progress in policy areas and developing events.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, the business community, non-profit organizations, and government agencies and represents the Office of the Mayor at key events.
Depending on experience may be assigned to the Incident Management Team during a declared emergency.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Preparation For Work
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, business administration or related field is desired with a Master’s degree in public or business administration highly preferred.
Eight (8) or more years of government or public service experience. Experience working for an elected official at the federal, state, or local level or as a public or private sector manager is highly desirable.
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Assistant City Administrator – Operations
City Hall | Pensacola, FL | City Administrator Office | City
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.,
Open Until: September 4, 2015 at 11:59 PM CST
Job Status: Full-Time
Job Description
Under limited direction this position performs highly complex professional administrative work as the primary assistant to the City Administrator for daily operations. The incumbent is responsible for the direction and coordination of the activities of assigned City departments and/or divisions; provides leadership in the implementation of policies and procedures; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; relieves the City Administrator of administrative detail; and assumes responsibility for the office in the absence of the City Administrator. This position is a mayoral appointment and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
Job Responsibilities
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Assumes full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City including overseeing assigned departments and/or divisions; provides direction to assigned staff on implementing mayoral policy and direction and ensures City goals are carried out by departments.
Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
Participates in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of the City’s annual budget; oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas.
Oversees and directs a variety of special projects; facilitates project activities and resolves problems; develops and submits project reports to the City Administrator.
Coordinates and participates in providing responsible staff assistance to City boards and commissions as assigned; attends City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Administrator.
Depending on experience may be assigned to the Incident Management Team during a declared emergency.
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Preparation For Work
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration or a closely related field. Master’s degree and experience in Public Administration is highly preferred.
Seven (7) years of municipal management experience including three (3) years of managerial experience in a position equivalent to deputy chief administrative officer in a similar sized organization, which would demonstrate the incumbent’s experience in municipal operations, personnel management, financial administration, or similar experience.
In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual’s knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.
