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Position Description

Position Title: Deputy City Manager

Department: City Managers Office

Division: Administration

FLSA: Exempt

Retirement: KPERS

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position reports directly to the City Manager and assists with all

facets of the Citys

governmental organization and administration. Provides executive

leadership, organizational

oversight, strategic planning, policy implementation, and operational

management of assigned

departments, divisions, and City-wide initiatives. This position works

closely with other

departments and stakeholders in a collaborative manner to achieve City

objectives and represents

the City at various activities in the community. Work is performed with

wide latitude for

exercise of independent judgment and action under minimal supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the immediate supervision of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over the City Clerk, Finance, Human

Resources, Convention and

Visitors Bureau, Probation Services, Court Services, Information

Technology and other

departments, divisions or offices as assigned by the City Manager.

Assists the City Manager in

supervision of the Assistant to the City Manager. Exercises supervision

over all department

employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(Note: Important duties and responsibilities may include, but are not

limited to, the following)

Provides executive leadership for the Citys economic development

strategy, including

business recruitment, retention, redevelopment initiatives,

public-private partnerships, and

incentive programs.

Serves as acting City Manager during absence of City Manager in all

meetings; i.e., City

Commission Meetings, staff meetings, public speaking engagements, and

all other official

business with individuals and agencies desirous of working with the City

of Leavenworth.

Assists City Manager with annual budget preparation and negotiation with

Department

Heads, including presentation of the recommended budget to the Governing

Body.

Assists the Budget Team in the preparation of the Capital Improvements

Program including

negotiation with staff, presentations and consultations with the

Planning Commission and

Governing Body.

Develops and monitors performance metrics, financial models, key

performance indicators,

and utilization reports using spreadsheets, financial systems, and other

software applications

to evaluate departmental performance, special projects, capital

investments, economic

development initiatives, and organizational effectiveness.

Assists with the formulation and implementation of the Citys Legislative

Program, addresses

State Legislation And Prepares Testimony For Governing Body Members

including initiating

and/or tracking legislation, contacting all state legislators.

Coordinates Citys participation and serves as liaison for the City with

governmental

organizations and other agencies as directed by the City Manager.

Assists the City Manager in coordinating efforts with business and

development partners,

such as Main Street, Leavenworth County Development Corporation,

Leavenworth-Lansing

Chamber of Commerce, and Grow Leavenworth County.

Responsible for the assessment and monitoring of technology needs within

assigned

divisions to ensure adequate levels of functionality, effectiveness and

public access. Work

with City Staff and applicable vendors to research, evaluate, implement

and test technology

upgrades.

Confers with consultants, contractors, City staff and others on various

department projects

and/or events.

Directs, c oaches, mentors, and evaluates assigned department directors

and supervisory

personnel in the execution of their duties; identifies and/or provides

training; schedules and

approves leave; sets performance standards and evaluates/counsels

employees.

Attends all Commission/Governing Body meetings to ensure successful and

coordinated

events.

Coordinates staff responses regarding Governing Body and Citizen

inquiries and complaints.

May be designated from time to time by the City Manager to serve as

acting department

director in the event of a vacancy in a department director position.

Routine intergovernmental contact on matters pertaining to Fort

Leavenworth Garrison

Command.

Serves as the Citys ADA and Title VI Coordinator.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of special

projects as

assigned by the City Manager.

Oversees the Citys airport operation and serves

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