International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 2 days ago
City Administrator
Creve Coeur, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans is seeking a highly skilled and motivated City Administrator to lead the City of Coeur d'Alene. The role involves providing strategic direction, overseeing municipal operations, and collaborating with elected officials to implement policies and ensure the city's financial security.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Acts as the agent of the Mayor and the City Council
Develops, with the advice of the Mayor and consent of the Council, necessary administrative processes that insure the policies and ordinances of the Council are fully carried out
Assures that the laws of the state pertaining to the city, all provisions of city law and ordinances, and all city policies are duly enforced, and that all franchises, permits, and privileges granted by the city are faithfully observed
Attends all meetings of the City Council unless excused therefrom by the City Council
Coordinates the functions, duties, and activities of the various departments, divisions, and services of the city government and makes recommendations to the Mayor and City Council for the development of administrative procedures needed to efficiently and economically coordinate their functions and operations
Provides recommendations for employee placement within the city employee salary schedule to the Mayor and City Council
Causes to be prepared and submitted to him or her by each department, division, or service of the city government regular progress reports and other such reports that he or she may deem necessary for submission to the Mayor and City Council with his or her recommendations
Endeavors to adjust all complaints filed against any employee, department, division, or service thereof, and to cooperate with all community organizations whose aim and purpose is to advance the best interests of the city and its people
Assists the Mayor by managing the day-to-day operations and internal and external affairs of the city
Develops policies, procedures and processes as needed to implement the decisions of the Mayor and City Council
Performs and directs research on issues, policies and political developments; advises and apprises the Mayor and Council to keep them effectively informed
Recommends executive, administrative and legislative actions to the Mayor and Council
Coordinates the preparation and administration of the city's budget; in conjunction with the Finance Director/City Treasurer, submits detail of past and current revenues and expenditures, develops financial projections, and evaluates and recommends budgetary modifications; monitors overall fiscal activity of the city continuously
Serves as ex-officio member of city boards and commissions; proposes policy recommendations and other expert testimony to federal or state officials
Represents the city as directed by the Mayor and Council; participates in intergovernmental consortiums to establish mutual relationships and programs; facilitates and participates in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs and projects as needed
Supervises negotiations with recognized collective bargaining groups to establish contracts and performance expectations
Exercises general supervision over public property under the jurisdiction of the city
Establishes a climate of high quality public services that are responsive, respectful, value-based, and innovative
Meets with department heads to discuss issues and objectives, to determine strategies and approaches, and to brief on current activities and challenges
Facilitates and participates in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs and projects as needed
Provides the vision and leadership for implementation of new programs or enhancements to existing programs, and in operational analysis and recommendations for organizational structure
Provides leadership in the advancement and promotion of an organization that effectively supports and meets the needs of the customer, both internally and externally
Serves as chair for the Executive Administrative Team to establish goals and direction of the city
Oversees the hiring authority of department heads in conjunction with human resources staff; may advise on issues or complaints involving employment matters and negotiates to achieve mutually agreeable solutions
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
Works with department heads establishing goals, objectives and performance targets; preparing and administering reviews of individual and department performance
Qualification
Required
Masters of Public Administration or Masters of Business Administration from an accredited institution of higher education
Five (5) years experience in organizational management or related experience
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase