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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| Job Description |
ASSISTANT TO CITY MANAGER
Pay Grade: 29 FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Group: Managerial (M) Class Code: A027
Effective Date: 7/01 Revision Date: 6/02; 8/03
Classification Summary:
The primary function of an employee in this classification is to manage the office support functions for the City Manager, administer the department budget, develop and implement short- and long-term projects, conduct research and other special projects related to internal operations or external issues affecting the community, and perform other administrative duties. The duties and assignments may vary considerably due to Council goals and objectives and resulting outcomes.
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.
Collaborates with department heads and other employees in planning, assigning, coordinating and implementing programs, studies and other activities;
Prepares reports, communications, and speeches for the City Manager or other elected official;
Conducts research and special projects as directed by the Assistant City Manager or the City Manager;
Prepares initial budget for review by City Manager; administers budget, approves acquisitions, prepares budget reports;
Prepares and approves payroll for City Manager’s office;
Builds effective working relationships with elected officials, city leaders and department heads, and other city staff;
Meets with citizens or constituent groups on behalf of the elected officials;
Responds to calls from the public by finding answers to questions and/or referring queries to appropriate department or city employee; follows-up to ensure issue has been appropriately addressed;
Represents the City at community meetings to analyze needs, listen and respond to specific concerns, identify possible solutions;
Establishes effective working relationships with community representatives;
Prepares correspondence for the Assistant City Manager, City Manager or Mayor;
Analyzes, interprets and prepares oral and written reports;
Assists with planning, coordinating and monitoring special programs or projects initiated by city leaders;
Provides information to constituent groups on behalf of the elected officials;
Maintains regular contact with the Assistant City Manager or City Manager to keep them appraised of situations and issues;
Assists in the implementation of new programs or enhancements to existing programs;
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, and 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.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
May supervise assigned support staff;
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Planning, organizing, research and project management skills;
Municipal government operations and structures;
Community building and grassroots group organization;
Effective communication skills, orally and in writing;
Facilitation and consensus-building methodologies;
Problems solving skills;
Supervisory skills;
Budget preparation and administration;
Personal computer operation and applications software.
Ability to:
Work in a team environment under stressful conditions;
Develop creative solutions to complex problems;
Develop and deliver effective public presentations to large and small groups;
Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing finds 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 directed and supervised by the City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager, although considerable leeway is allowed for independent judgment, decision-making and initiative.
Supervision Exercised:
The position may supervise other staff as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business or related field; and
Five (5) to seven (7) years of public sector experience, working with executive-level staff in a local government; 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.
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