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

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• Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of administrative, organizational and management practices and procedures related to similar size and growth municipalities. • Knowledge of public finance, budgeting and budgetary controls. • Knowledge of public relations and customer service methods, practices and techniques. • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff. • Knowledge of research, analysis and application methods, practices and resources, including legal, economic development planning, and technical reference. • Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and ability to understand and work with State and Federal Regulations, Departments, and Personnel. • Knowledge of City policies and procedures. • Knowledge of project management skills for planning, construction, parks, promotions and other city projects. • Knowledge of principles of economic development incentives and land development. • Knowledge of contract procurement, administration and oversight. • Knowledge of grant writing and administration. • Ability to establish and maintain complex records and files and organizing data for reports. • Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work of personnel. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, citizens, vendors and contractors. • Ability to prepare complex or technical reports independently, complying with reporting guidelines. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to prepare, analyze and monitor budgets, and to perform statistical analysis. • Skills in negotiating contracts; mediating and resolving conflict. • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis with administrative, elected and appointed officials and the public with courtesy, professionalism, civility and tact. Physical Demands • Physical ability to lift 20 pounds; • Must be able to sit for long periods of time; • Sensory demands typically require speaking, hearing, touching and seeing; • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or other office equipment;