34-35 - Appointment of Deputy City Manager & Assistant City Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER General Statement of Duties High level administrative position responsible for the direction and oversight of the City Engineer, Public Works Director, Water Production Superintendent, and Waste Water Treatment Superintendent. Works under the direction of the City Manager; however, position requires extensive skills in leadership, management, communications, budgeting, analysis, planning and organizing. Performs the duties of the City Manager and serves as his designee during temporary absences or disability of both the City Manager and Deputy City Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinates and supervises assigned department heads, managers and supervisors and assists them with the direction, planning, supervision, oversight, implementation and organization of the financial management, operations, work flow and maintenance of the City Engineering Department, Utilities Departments, Public Works Departments, and other departments as assigned. 2. Assists the City Manager in the performance of management functions and duties specified in the City Charter and/or by ordinance. 3. Assists the City Manager in the preparation and administration of the annual budget, comprehensive plan, and other policies and procedures. 4. Performs the duties of the City Manager and serves as his designee during temporary absences or disability of both the City Manager and Deputy City Manager. 5. Manages special projects and tasks as assigned by the City Manager. 6. Serves as the City Manager's representative when meeting with City Councilmembers, board members, citizens, staff, consultants, engineers, developers, professional services, etc. 7. Serves as the City Manager's liaison in the community and responds to citizen concerns. 8. Works alongside the Deputy City Manager in the performance of related and connected duties. 9. Conducts background research and data collection for comprehensive policies, reports, programs and activities. 10. Manages various grant opportunities, through state and federal programs, overseeing application, award, project development, project completion, and reporting. 11. Collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, professional services and other construction specialist. 12. Holds consultants, engineers, architects, professional services, contractors and other related firms accountable to ensure that all projects are in compliance with Local, State