Job Summary: Under general policy guidance from the City Council, the City Manager plans, organizes, directs, integrates, fiscally controls, administers, reviews, and evaluates municipal programs for activities and operations of the City of Coweta; serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the City; responsible for carrying out the policies and programs determined by the City Council; ensures development and execution of the municipality’s strategic plan and supervising the preparation of the annual budget that reflects projected revenue and expenses.
Supervises Directors of essential municipal departments such as Public Works, Police Department, Fire Department, Attorney’s Office/Municipal Court, Community Development, Human Resources and the Assistant City Manager, ensuring City government operations and functions are effectively serving the needs of Coweta residents; and performs related duties as assigned by the City Council. Provides guidance in labor relations and contract negotiations with the city’s unionized workers. Meets with community stakeholders, and business and development groups to discuss city policies and listen to residents’ concerns.
Experience Required: Must have a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in the City Manager’s/Executive’s/Assistant City Manager’s office in the management and administration of a municipal government; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Public Administration or Organizational Leadership preferred; bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science or closely related field required.
Direct Supervisor: Coweta City Council.
Supervisory Responsibility: City Department Heads.
Primary Work Location: City Hall.
Physical requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull to moderate amounts of weight; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and verbally communicate to exchange information.
Other requirements: Must be able to read and write the English language. Must be able to verbally communicate to exchange information. Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office software, telephone and copy machine. Must be capable of driving a motor vehicle to travel to other locations on a frequent basis.
Certifications: Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
A. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, synchronizes, and evaluates the work of all City departments to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies and direction set forth by the City Council pursuant to applicable laws and regulations.
B. Achieves financial objectives, with the City’s management team, by developing and recommending an adoption of the annual budget; scheduling and approving expenditures; analyzing variances, initiating corrective actions, and anticipating long term issues.
C. Directs the development of the capital improvement plan and budget for approval by the Council.
D. Develops Council meeting agenda with Mayor; attends and participates in all City Council meetings.
E. Plans and evaluates management staff performance; establishes performance metrics and personal development targets; regularly monitors leadership performance and provides coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising performance improvement and development.
F. Takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City’s personnel code, rules and policies.
G. Interprets City Council instructions and requests; working in conjunction with the City Attorney interprets City ordinances, codes, and applicable laws.
H. Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Council, citizen committees and external agencies; oversees the preparation of press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and the public; maintains effective and professional relationships with the local media.
I. Directs and oversees the creation and maintenance of comprehensive, effective human resource management programs, policies, and systems consistent with the City Council’s guidance; directs and monitors the City’s labor negotiations and labor relations programs and initiatives; directs the improvement of management systems, processes, and measurement techniques to improve City operations and effectiveness.
J. Participates in regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to stay abreast of the latest trends and technology related to municipal programs and operations.
K. Assesses community and citizen needs and ensures objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively, efficiently, and with high quality municipal services; directs development and implementation of initiatives for service quality improvement.
L. Provides day-to-day leadership and works with the City’s management team to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.
M. Works closely with the City Council, a variety of public, private and community service organizations and citizen groups in developing and implementing programs to achieve City priorities and solve community problems; directs and coordinates preparation of analysis and recommendations on public policy issues and on long-range plans to sustain and build City services; develops and coordinates proposals for action on current and future City needs.
N. Represents the City and works closely with appointed boards, committees, and public and private officials to achieve planned action and results.
O. Participates in professional and community organizations on behalf of the city and as part of the City’s public affairs program; maintains good working relationships with key community stakeholders.
P. Provides personal and professional leadership.
Q. Working in conjunction with city staff and council, analyzes and communicates the City’s position on state and federal legislation to appropriate individuals and committees at the state and federal level.
R. Oversees and provides guidance to all aspects of labor union negotiations, including contract development, mediation and arbitration hearings, personnel policy and state legislation.
S. Promotes and supports economic development, business recruitment, retention, redevelopment initiatives, and strategic growth opportunities consistent with City’s comprehensive plan..
T. Overseeing the pursuant of grant opportunities and other external funding sources to support City projects and infrastructure improvements.
U. Leads the development, implementation, and measurement of the City’s strategic goals and operational objectives.
V. Maintains a productive and transparent working relationship with the Mayor and City Council while respecting the Council's policy-making role and the Manager’s administrative responsibilities.
W. Promotes transparency and public trust through open communication, community outreach, citizen engagement, and responsive customer service.
Performance Measurement
Establishing job functions and expectations, improving employee abilities through coaching and feedback. establishing employee behavior patterns that align their goals with the organization’s mission, values and goals. improving communication throughout the organization.
Essential Functions, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Employment
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge
· Theory, principles, practices and techniques of organization design and development, long-range planning, public administration, public financing, municipal budgeting, financial administration, program and policy formulation, purchasing and maintenance of public records.
· Applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing the administration and operations of a municipal corporation.
· Knowledge of local laws and codes
· City functions and associated management, financial and public policy issues.
· Organization and functions of an elected City Council.
· Regulations and laws governing the conduct of public meetings.
· Principles and practices of public personnel management and labor management relations.
· The City’s personnel rules and policies.
· Principles and practices of effective leadership and management; principles and practices of sound business communications; techniques of effective public relations.
Skills
· Delegation skills to assign tasks to city department heads.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey ideas to Council and staff and to interact positively with city residents.
· Mathematical or financial skills for effective budget management.
· Negotiation and problem-solving skills to handle difficult situations.
· Awareness of pressing issues in the city.
· Diplomacy when handling divisive issues.
· Critical thinking skills to approach complex city issues creatively.
· Relationship building skills.
· Ability to be held accountable.
· Personal and professional integrity.
Abilities
· Plan, integrate and direct a broad range of complex policy and state legislation.
· municipal services and programs.
· Define complex public policy, management, and operational issues.
· Perform complex analysis and research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
· Present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings.
· Understand, interpret, explain, and apply city, state and federal laws and regulations governing the conduct of City operations.
· Evaluate, develop, and implement management systems, policies, and controls.
· Exercise expert, independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
· Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Council, all levels of City management, other governmental officials, community and civic organizations, employee organizations, employees, the media, and the public.
· Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with highly sensitive political, public policy, community and employee issues and situations.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
