City of Chandler Salary Plan - 2009-10
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OT Status Legend:
Non-Exempt = Hourly Position
Exempt = Salaried Position
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Excellence is the responsibility of everyone at the City of Chandler. We lead by
our core values in constant pursuit of excellence:
*Commitment – Dedicate oneself to consistent and excellent public service
*Innovation – Implement unique, creative and cost-effective solutions
*Communication – Communicate in a positive, honest and productive manner
*Integrity - Adherence to high ethical standards
*Diversity – Promote inclusiveness
and impartiality throughout the organization
*Personal Responsibility – Take initiative to achieve excellence and accept accountability
*Respect – Demonstrate a high regard
for others
*Teamwork – Promote cooperative efforts, open communication and trust
All City employees are expected to conduct themselves in a way consistent with the
above values.
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ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Pay Grade: 35 FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Group: Managerial (M) Class Code: A018
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 8/03, 7/05
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this class is to oversee and guide the activities of various Departments, Divisions and special projects to ensure they are in concert with the policies and goals of the City Manager and City Council; provide administrative guidance to departments to ensure the City’s goals and objectives are achieved in a timely and professional manner; provide the City Manager and City Council with accurate and timely information to support decision-making and policy direction; serve as an agency of the City Manager in conflict and dispute resolution; assist in the overall daily administration, decision-making and policy direction guidance with the City Council and staff; recommend organizational enhancements and restructuring as necessary. This position provides effective, professional leadership, positioning the City to meet the community’s current and future needs through appropriate technologies and services.
Essential Functions:
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned.
Interprets and ensures City Manager and City Council policies are understood and achieved;
Meets with City Manager and fellow Assistant City Manager to discuss issues and objectives, to determine strategies and approaches, and to brief on current activities and challenges;
Meets with Department Directors to discuss programs or inquiries, answer questions, address challenges and resolve issues which may arise in the course of daily business, including budget, personnel, customer service and intradepartmental issues;
Resolves or participates in resolving customer complaints;
Represents the City Manager’s Office in various meetings, assisting with input and guidance to achieve an outcome that is beneficial to the greater good of the organization, community and citizenry;
Promotes an effective, responsive and value-based organizational culture;
Maintains regular contact with the City Manager, Mayor and City Council to keep them apprised of situations and issues;
Interacts with Boards and Commissions, outside governmental agencies and non-profits, constituent representative groups and other citizen groups relative to goals, actions and activities of the City;
Develops and/or assists in the implementation of new programs or enhancements to existing programs, and in operational analysis and recommendations for organizational structure;
Directly supervises department heads and assigned staff, establishing goals, objectives and performance targets; preparing and administering reviews of individual and department performance;
Actively participates in the development of the City’s strategic plan and strategies to achieve stated goals;
Actively participates in development of the City’s budget, monitoring expenditures and debt services; identifying new funding sources; and making budgetary recommendations to the City Manager and City Council;
Actively takes part in the advancement and promotion of an organization that is here to support and meet the needs of the customer, both internally and externally;
Performs the duties of City Manager as needed during City Manager’s absence;
Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance City policies, procedures;
Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City’s Safety Handbook.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
All aspects of municipal government operations relating to staffing, budget and program execution;
Council/Manager for of government and its operations;
Political processes at all levels of government;
Federal, state and local laws impacting local government operations;
Effective leadership methods and supervisory skills;
Planning and organizing skills;
The operation of personal computer and various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, etc.;
English grammar and punctuation.
Ability to:
Supervise, lead and direct the activities of City Departments and Divisions to ensure achievement of City goals and objectives;
Plan, implement and oversee programs of departmental operations and activities;
Act as a direct link between the City Manager and all other members of the City;
Work in a team environment under extremely stressful situations;
Inspire confidence in citizens, staff and the City Council to achieve the City’s goals and objectives;
Balance conflicting political goals and direction with an outcome of positive direction for the organization;
Communicate complicated or abstract policy direction to many different groups of staff and citizens;
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties;
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and other employees.
Supervision Received:
The work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager.
Supervision Exercised:
Supervision is exercised over the work of all Department Heads and other office staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree of Public Administration or Business Administration from an accredited institution of higher education; and
Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience as a City Manager or Assistant City Manager; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Work Environment:
The primary duties of the position are performed in a general office environment.
Essential Physical Abilities:
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials;
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting and make presentations to large and small groups.
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