Assistant City Manager

City of SeaTac   

Under direction of the City Manager, provide operational coordination and assistance in areas as assigned. Investigate concerns, identify issues, assess alternatives, provide information, coordinate resources, and facilitate solutions to assure maximum efficiency and effectiveness in meeting established goals and objections. Supervise the City Clerk’s Office operations and coordinate with the Court Administrator in order to ensure ongoing communication between the Municipal Court and City Administration. Perform the duties of the City Manager in the absence of the Manager.

Representative Duties:

Provide operational coordination and assistance in areas as assigned. Investigate concerns, identify issues, assess alternatives, provide information, coordinate resources, and facilitate solutions to assure maximum efficiency and effectiveness in meeting established goals and objections. E

Prepare and present reports; compile statistics and make recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, and Department Directors on assigned policies, issues, proposals and concerns which affect the City. E

Provide staff support to the Community Building Committee; research items as directed by the committee, facilitate meeting invitations and summaries, coordinate agendas. E

Serve as the City’s primary liaison with the Port of Seattle to develop, implement and modify interlocal agreements relating to the operation and development of Sea-Tac International Airport, and with Sound Transit on light rail development. E

Assist in the direction and coordination of legislative activities and policy development; analyze and problem-solve complex legislative issues; research and develop policy recommendations; facilitate communication between City Manager’s office and other City departments regarding legislative issues and policies. E

Manage and supervise the City Clerk’s Office operations. Provide overall priorities and objectives and monitor activities to ensure that City Council directives are properly implemented and monitored. E

Coordinate with the Court Administrator in order to ensure ongoing communication between the Municipal Court and City Administration. E

Within the City Manager’s office, manage and supervise the efforts of the Human Services Manager and the Program Manager. Provide overall priorities and objectives and monitor activities to ensure that City Council directives are properly implemented and monitored. E

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Interview and select employees, determine transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions. Plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate training of subordinates. E

Develop and maintain cooperative efforts and relationships with public and private organizations, associations and groups; coordinate and facilitate meetings to address and resolve complaints and concerns. E

Plan and participate in public relations, outreach and promotional activities. E

Attend a variety of meetings and conferences including City Council meetings; serve on committees and administrative boards and represent the City Manager as directed. E

Perform the duties of the City Manager in the absence of the Manager. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

E denotes an essential function of the job              

Location:

Location #1

City

SeaTac

State/Province

Washington

Country

United States     

Position Type:

Full Time             

Desired Major(s):

Business and Economics

Salary Level:

DOE

Job Function:

Management/Administration      

Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or closely related field is required. Masters degree preferred.

- A minimum of four (4) years increasingly responsible economic development and management experience required.

- Local government administrative and political experience preferred.

- A combination of experience and training that provides the candidate with the knowledge and skills to perform the job will be considered.     

               How To Apply

Please visit our website for job information and application: http://www.ci.seatac.wa.us/index.aspx?page=474

Submit a City of SeaTac application, resume and cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position. The City accepts online applications only. Visit www.ci.seatac.wa.us. Click ’Employment’ then ’Job Opportunities’. Open until filled. First application review April 13, 2012. EOE

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Requested Documents:

•             Resume

________________________________________Applications accepted via:

•             Other

Important Dates

Posted On:

Apr 09, 2012

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Applications Accepted Until:

May 31, 2012

Originally posted on Viking CareerLink.