City of Springfield

CITY MANAGER

Pay Grade: Determined by annual contract

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Nonunion

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the administrative direction of the City Council, plans, organizes, and directs the overall administrative activities and operations of the City, to ensure the most effective use of financial and human resources in the provision of City services to the public. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Develops, plans, and implements goals and objectives for the City, and receives input from the Mayor and the City Council; recommends and administers policies and procedures necessary to provide municipal services; approves major new or modified programs, systems, or policies that have a high impact or high visibility in the community.

2. Provides administrative staff support to the City Council; directs specific analysis of a wide range of municipal policies, and provides periodic updates and reports to the City Council.

3. Manages the preparation of the City's annual budget and presents it to the budget committee; monitors the budget for the City Manager's Office throughout the fiscal year.

4. Participates in, and supports development of, the City's Executive Team, and the personal and professional development of department directors; facilitates, leads, and participates in the meetings and activities of the Executive Team.

5. Selects, appoints, supervises, and evaluates department directors, and meets with them individually to review the status of department operations and projects; consults with, and advises directors in matters that include problems, methods, alternative actions, staffing, and planning.

6. Oversees the enforcement of all City ordinances; monitors all major contractual agreements with franchises and contractors; confers with directors and managers for specific project and program information as needed.

7. Represents the City in the community and at professional meetings; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and groups; attends all City Council meetings; provides leadership and guidance for various community clubs and civic groups; appoints administrative committees for coordination of services and activities.

8. Meets with media representatives and provides information for feature articles and publicity releases; responds to, and resolves difficult/sensitive citizen inquiries, complaints, and concerns.

9. Facilitates and proposes solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal, and high-profile projects; administers specific program activities by planning, organizing, and supervising activities; establishes and/or implements operating policies and procedures.

10. Confers with residents, businesses, and other individuals, groups, and outside agencies having an interest in the affairs of the community or City government; interprets, analyzes, and explains policies, procedures, and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive knowledge of municipal operations, procedures, practices, systems, and structures; extensive knowledge of management techniques, principles, and practices as they occur in government organizations; thorough knowledge of budgeting and staffing procedures and methods; thorough knowledge of the value of community involvement and community support; considerable knowledge of the role of Elected Officials in local government; knowledge of the role of technology in government operations; ability to effectively manage a municipal government operation; ability to utilize team management concepts; ability to learn and apply City, State, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; ability to effectively manage departmental directors; ability to direct and plan in order to provide maximum services with limited resources; ability to analyze information and make appropriate decisions; ability to develop and maintain an accurate sense of community service needs; ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database systems sufficiently to perform assigned duties; ability to function as a liaison between Elected Officials, citizens, City departments, agencies, and the business community; ability to interact harmoniously with staff, the Executive Team, Elected Officials, other agencies, and the community; ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and electronic formats; ability to travel as required.

Experience and Training

Completion, or equivalent, of a four year college degree program, with major coursework in Business or Public Administration, or a related field, plus related professional experience, typically six years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision and management of government operations. A Masters Degree in Business of Public Administration, or a related field of study, may be substituted for one year of the required experience, or any combination of experience and education that provides the required experience, or any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Appointee must possess a valid Oregon driver's license at the time of appointment.

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