General Purpose
Performs a variety of professional administrative and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the administrative processes necessary to carry out the efficient and economic operation of the city.
Supervision Received
The City Manager shall report directly to the Mayor concerning personnel matters. Works under the general direction and oversight of the City Council subject to the policies and programs established by the City Council. Utilizes the resources of the city to accomplish the goals and direction of the Elected Officials.
Supervision Exercised
Provides policy guidance and direction to department heads related to operations, fiscal and general management functions. Current departments are Community and Economic Development, Engineering, Public Works, Fire, Administrative Services, Legal, and Justice Court.
Essential Functions
The City Manager shall manage the day-to-day duties and affairs of the City by applying the ordinances, policies and procedures of the City.
Shall plan, organize and supervise City financial operations and keep the City Council informed and advised on the City's current financial situation and needs.
Shall be responsible for managing the internal affairs of the City; develop, recommend and implement City policies, practices, rules, regulations and procedures; report to the City Council; advise the City Council regarding policy options and implementation procedures; carry out legislative directives and decisions; and be responsible for contracts administration.
Shall be responsible for the full and effective use of City personnel by establishing, in consultation with department directors, or other management employees, overall department objectives, priorities and standards consistent with the goals and objectives of the City Council; serve as facilitator in the achievement of the City Council goals and in coordinating with management employees for effective implementation of City service levels, ordinances, resolutions, rules, regulations and directives; exercise managerial control to ensure that the City government and its respective departments function in the most efficient and effective manner.
Shall represent the City at various meetings or other functions and respond to requests or inquiries about City policies, rules, ordinances, regulations, resolutions or services rendered by the City government.
Shall recommend, prepare or cause to be prepared, for consideration by the Governing Body and advisory committees, long range strategic plans and programs to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the current and future inhabitants of the City; and furnish reports to the City Council as requested.
Shall be responsible for the overall personnel management; implement City personnel ordinances and rules and regulations adopted by the City Council; coordinate personnel ordinances and rules and regulations adopted by the City Council; coordinate personnel functions with management employees, such as recruitment, selection and appointment; have authority to hire and fire all employees of the City, except department heads and appointed officers; occupy a step in the appeals process available to employees with grievances; monitor personnel actions, promotion, discipline, demotion, separation and reclassification; coordinate personnel decisions with division heads; and coordinate activities of individuals rendering professional services under contract with the City.
Shall interview and recommend to the City Council the appointment or dismissal of the department heads and appointed officers of the City including the Community and Economic Development Director, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Administrative Services Director, City Attorney, Justice Court Judge, City Recorder, and City Treasurer in accordance with city statutes.
Shall attend and participate in meetings of the City Council, but shall not have the right to vote in said meetings.
Shall enforce all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of the City. Assure that all franchises, leases,
permits, licenses, contracts and privileges granted by the City are fully performed and observed
Shall act as the Appeal Authority for the appeal of fees pursuant to Utah Code § 10-9a-701(1)(c).
Shall perform all other duties, obligations and exercise the powers set forth by ordinance, resolution, regulation or directive imposed by the City Council.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A. Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred);
AND
B. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of management theory, methods, and practices; municipal and fiscal accounting principles, practices and procedures; municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Uniform Municipal Fiscal Procedures Act; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources; local investment options and opportunities; laws governing records retention, archiving, management and access (GRAMA).
Considerable knowledge of state laws as they apply to city management practices, economic development, and project area redevelopment ; and of human resource management practices and procedures.
Considerable skill in resolving disputes and complaints from the public.
Ability to analyze a variety of financial problems and make decisions; coordinate a variety of intra-governmental policy matters between governing body and department heads; plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of professional and administrative subordinates; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative information; operate personal computer (WINDOWS) in utilizing various programs to produce or compose formal documents, reports and records; establish and maintain comprehensive records and files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor and the City Council, department heads, intergovernmental agencies, employees and the public.
Special Qualifications:
Must be bondable
Work Environment:
Full-time position with some evening and weekend meetings. Work normally is performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Continuous talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in the normal course of job performance.
Disclaimer: The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, requirements or knowledge, skills and abilities. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
