City of Brawley
CLASS TITLE:
City Manager DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager is the administrative head of the City government providing direction and general management for the administration and operation of each department within the City of Brawley and to perform duties as delegated by actions of the City Council. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the City Council and supervises the entire operation of the City.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining such knowledge and abilities would be: A Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is highly desirable. Substantial management and administrative experience in a municipal government or similar public agency setting is required. Experience in working with diverse stakeholders is desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license a must. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates assignments in accordance with the general needs and services of the City or as suggested by various committees, commissions and civic groups. Reviews and edits reports and statements prepared for the attention of the City Council and/or various committees and commissions. Provides direction and guidance to department heads. Meets with City Council members and the Mayor to review and discuss projects, programs, and related matters impacting city government. Meets with citizens and citizen groups to exchange information and review current or proposed programs and projects. Coordinates activities to determine the needs of the City, and establishes priorities for programs and projects on-going and proposed. Ensures that all laws and ordinances of the City are duly enforced and that all franchises, permits, licenses and privileges granted by the City are faithfully performed and observed. Attends all meetings of the City Council unless otherwise excused. Performs the duties of the City Manager as described in the Brawley Municipal Code. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Advises the City Council on issues and programs. Prepare and recommend long-range plans for City services and programs; develop specific proposals for action on current and future City needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO: Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation and employee supervision. Principles and practices of public administration. Organization of functions of City government and current trends and recent development in management. Laws and regulations regarding City management, City contracts for public services, budget, finance, and public personnel administration. Management techniques and effective employee supervision. Funding sources impacting program and service development. ABILITY TO: Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the City under the policy guidance and direction of the elected officials of the City. Manage and provide organizational leadership. Develop and implement effective City organizational policies and procedures. Establish priorities and direct the allocation of the City resources. Develop plans and recommendations for broad and specific City goals, objectives and policies. Direct the execution of City programs and projects. Work with various stakeholders in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee is regularly required to sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze community service, budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations, and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve community service issues; remember personnel rules, legal and code requirements; and explain and interpret codes, policies and procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Disaster Service Workers: Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The employees working for the City of Brawley take this responsibility seriously. Disaster plans are continuously being evaluated, drills are scheduled, and employees engage in training where they practice executing emergency support services. The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the City. #J-18808-Ljbffr
City Manager DEFINITION:
Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager is the administrative head of the City government providing direction and general management for the administration and operation of each department within the City of Brawley and to perform duties as delegated by actions of the City Council. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the City Council and supervises the entire operation of the City.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AND LICENSE:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way of gaining such knowledge and abilities would be: A Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s degree is highly desirable. Substantial management and administrative experience in a municipal government or similar public agency setting is required. Experience in working with diverse stakeholders is desirable. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license a must. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Creates assignments in accordance with the general needs and services of the City or as suggested by various committees, commissions and civic groups. Reviews and edits reports and statements prepared for the attention of the City Council and/or various committees and commissions. Provides direction and guidance to department heads. Meets with City Council members and the Mayor to review and discuss projects, programs, and related matters impacting city government. Meets with citizens and citizen groups to exchange information and review current or proposed programs and projects. Coordinates activities to determine the needs of the City, and establishes priorities for programs and projects on-going and proposed. Ensures that all laws and ordinances of the City are duly enforced and that all franchises, permits, licenses and privileges granted by the City are faithfully performed and observed. Attends all meetings of the City Council unless otherwise excused. Performs the duties of the City Manager as described in the Brawley Municipal Code. Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other city employees and the public using principles of good customer service. Advises the City Council on issues and programs. Prepare and recommend long-range plans for City services and programs; develop specific proposals for action on current and future City needs. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO: Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation and employee supervision. Principles and practices of public administration. Organization of functions of City government and current trends and recent development in management. Laws and regulations regarding City management, City contracts for public services, budget, finance, and public personnel administration. Management techniques and effective employee supervision. Funding sources impacting program and service development. ABILITY TO: Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the City under the policy guidance and direction of the elected officials of the City. Manage and provide organizational leadership. Develop and implement effective City organizational policies and procedures. Establish priorities and direct the allocation of the City resources. Develop plans and recommendations for broad and specific City goals, objectives and policies. Direct the execution of City programs and projects. Work with various stakeholders in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee is regularly required to sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; talk or hear, in person, in meetings and by telephone; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Intermittently, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; walk to observe department activities; bend and squat to perform file searches; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; operate an automobile to attend various meetings and workshops. While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; analyze community service, budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws, regulations, and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; problem solve community service issues; remember personnel rules, legal and code requirements; and explain and interpret codes, policies and procedures; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations. Disaster Service Workers: Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. The employees working for the City of Brawley take this responsibility seriously. Disaster plans are continuously being evaluated, drills are scheduled, and employees engage in training where they practice executing emergency support services. The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the City. #J-18808-Ljbffr