City of Pelham · 1 month ago
Municipal Administrator
Sitka, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe City of Pelham is seeking a Municipal Administrator to oversee the operations and activities of municipal government. The Municipal Administrator will manage department heads, ensure compliance with laws and policies, and oversee budget management and public relations.
GovernmentLegalOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees all department operations and CBS activities ensuring their adherence to federal, state and local law as well as Assembly direction, CBS policies and procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Appoints and removes or reassigns department heads subject to approval of the Assembly
Directs, manages, and evaluates the work of all department heads to ensure each performs consistently with Assembly direction, federal, state, and local laws, and CBS policies and procedures in a professional, efficient, and effective manner
Monitors the implemented budget and reports to the Assembly on a regular basis the status of the budget, the municipality's financial condition, and unplanned operational expenses and needs
Interprets and communicates decisions made by the Assembly to staff and the public
Plans and directs administrative actions to implement the decisions of the Assembly
Prepares and submits annually a proposed operating budget and capital improvement plan for the next fiscal year to the Assembly for their approval
Makes decisions on resource allocation among different functions within the municipality
Organizes and coordinates different operations and activities with competing interests
Executes legally binding contracts on behalf of CBS
Ensures proper custody of municipal property, funds, and assets
Oversees the construction, maintenance, and operation of Municipal Public Works
Respond to citizen inquiries, listen to complaints, and resolve conflicts involving CBS operations
Represents CBS in matters involving state and federal agencies or legislative bodies, and before an adjudicatory body in a legal matter
Working with Department Heads and other staff, performs short and long-range planning for all municipal government functions and activities
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Extensive experience in a senior management or administrative position, preferably in the public sector at a local government level
Any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Maintain membership with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
Maintain membership with the Alaska Municipal Management Association (AMMA)
Principles and practices in municipal and government management
Municipal budgeting practices and procedures
Organizational structure and function of local government
Legislative processes in local and state government
Effective communication, both orally and in writing
Analyzing, interpreting, and compiling financial data and budgets
Time management and the organization of multiple responsibilities, assignments, and developments
Public presentation and delivery of information on a variety of issues, in front of a friendly, and sometimes not so friendly, audience
Communicate well with others using both technical and non-technical language in a courteous and professional manner
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge as needed
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision (90% employer, 10% employee for full-time employees)
Health Savings Account eligible plan option
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Mandatory employee/employer contributions to State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Mandatory employee/employer SBS contributions
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
10 Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Company
City of Pelham
City of Pelham is a government administrative firm that offers its services within waste management, business licenses, and police sectors.
Founded in 1964
201-500 employees
Funding
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