Assistant City Manager

Position Information

Under limited direction, performs advanced research, planning, analysis, negotiation, and coordination necessary to administer various City programs, projects and functions; conducts specific and comprehensive studies and analysis of a wide range of municipal policies, programs, organizational structures, procedures, and services, including assuming lead responsibility as assigned. May serve as liaison between the City Manager’s Office and the general public, City departments, City staff, appointed boards and committees, community organizations, and other governmental agencies seeking interaction with the City Manager and/or City Council. Performs other related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

Job Description

This is an assistant manager classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the City Manager’s Department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of municipal policies, programs, organizational structures, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy, City functions and activities, including the role of the City Council, and the ability to develop, oversee, and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of City departments, City staff, appointed boards and committees, community organizations, and other governmental agencies seeking interaction with the City Manager and/or City Council. The incumbent is accountable for assisting City Manager with planning, operational goals, and objectives, systems and procedure analyses, purchasing, capital projects, community development, airport management, additionally furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines. This class is distinguished from the City Manager in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all the City Manager’s programs, functions, and activities, as well as for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations where appropriate so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the jo b.

• Assist in the development of overall City goals, policies and priorities.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic planning efforts.
• May oversee preparation of Capital Improvement Program and Annual Budget; meet with departments during budget preparation cycle and thereafter relating to budgetary problems.
• May plan, direct and coordinate the activities of City programs relating to economic development, community development, housing, public works, airport, GIS and other City enterprises.
• Research, analyze and prepare recommendations in relation to a wide variety of technical, complex, and/or controversial issues, typically utilizing statistical and financial projections and organizational analysis.
• Provide administrative guidance and support to departments regarding various programs, projects and activities.
• Promote innovation, critical thinking and creativity in developing approaches and solutions to City needs. Promote, encourage and lead collaboratively in seeking new ways to share resources, ideas and best practices in order to optimize service delivery organization wide.
• Confer with other departments, public officials, consultants and citizens and explain City policies and procedures; prepare community relations materials including web-based resources; make presentations on assigned projects and programs.
• Attend a variety of staff, Council, board, and commission meetings; represent the City at various public and community meetings and gatherings, at professional meetings and conferences, and on various committees and commissions such as inter-agency task forces.
• Monitor the pending items list and keep the City Manager informed about projects and issues of importance to Council and the Community. Provide the City Manager with accurate and timely information to support decision-making and policy direction; provide staff support to committees or commissions or individuals as assigned.
• Conduct management studies and systems and procedure analyses regarding various City operations, including the organization and staffing of City offices and departments.
• Assist in the development of City leases and property acquisitions.
• Provide staff assistance to City boards, commissions and committees, as assigned.
• Interpret and clarify City procedures, policies and practices to City staff and the public.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the City Manager and serve as Acting City Manager in the City

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of municipal organization, budgeting and administration
• Principles and techniques of systems and procedures analysis
• Supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local government operations in assigned areas of operation.

Ability to:

• Ability to effectively manage assigned functions, programs, projects and studies.
• Perform highly complex administrative and analytical work with speed and accuracy.
• Plan, administer and evaluate work programs.
• Interpret and analyze information.
• Interpret and apply established City policies, procedures and codes.
• Interpret and apply federal and state legislation and court rulings.
• Draw valid conclusions; make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
• Plan and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions.
• Coordinate a variety of complex tasks simultaneously.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local laws regulations policies and codes.
• Establish and maintain accurate records.
• Maintain a level of knowledge required for satisfactory job performance.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain confidential relationships and information; plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected and appointed officials, the public, private industry, and the media.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education :

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in public administration or related field.

Experience:

Five years of progressively responsible public management experience in a variety of municipal administrative areas.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of a valid California Driver License

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Environmental CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

The City of Chico offers a wide range of employee benefits. Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units. For a summary of benefits, please visit the City of Chico website at: City of Chico - Employee Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Chico

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