Job Description

Description

Located on the California/Nevada border of Lake Tahoe, and surrounded by the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, South Lake Tahoe offers spectacular scenery and year-round activities. At 6,200 feet above sea level, South Lake Tahoe is "America\'s All Year Playground" and offers various water sports like boating, kayaking, jet skiing, boat tours, fishing, and diving. Other activities in the area include golf courses, swimming pools, bowling, hiking, climbing, shopping, biking, horseback riding, camping, and amazing restaurants. For winter actives, there are a total of 7 ski resorts that surround the entire Lake Tahoe area.

The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:

• $157,980 - $192,024 Annual Salary

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Deferred Compensation with Matching

Education Incentive Pay

224 Hours Personal Time Off

Administrative Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Professional Association Memberships

Professional Development Opportunities

Training Program Memberships

CalPERS * City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the
program Recruitment Process:
Applications Received: June 28 - August 4, 2023
In-Person Interviews: August 23, 2023

In-Person interviews include a community panel, an internal panel, and an interview with the City Manager.

A resume and cover letter must be submitted at time of application.

Description

Under general administrative direction, performs highly responsible and complex management, administrative duties and undertakes a variety of special projects for the City Manager; assists the City Manager with the direction and coordination of the activities of all City departments; plans, coordinates, and participates in various program and activities including those having a City-wide impact; serves as liaison between the City Manager\'s Office and the general public, City staff, appointed boards and committees, community organizations, and other governmental agencies seeking interaction with the City Manager and/or City Council; coordinates activities with City departments, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides information and assistance to internal and external customers regarding programs and services; directly supervises assigned departments; provides leadership in policy formation and implementation of policies and procedures; assists in developing, planning, and implementing City goals and objectives; promotes effective and efficient operations throughout the organization by facilitating interdepartmental cooperation and sharing of resources; provides responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department heads; and serves as acting City Manager as required.

Class Characteristics

This single-position classification exercises delegated supervision over a group of City departments, relieves the City Manager of a wide variety of administrative duties, and facilitates managerial communication with and among City departments. The incumbent reports to and receives direction from the City Manager on matters of policy and new assignments consisting only of desired objectives and exercises considerable independent judgment in overseeing assigned departments. This is an unrepresented position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the City Manager.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Assume full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City.

2. Manage the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

3. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels for assigned functions; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

4. Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships for assigned areas of responsibility; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

5. Plan, direct, and coordinate, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provide direction and supervision on key projects; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

6. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

7. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

8. Participate in the preparation, coordination, and presentation of the City\'s annual budget; participate in the development and presentation of financial forecasts and historical information including reviewing expenditures and revenues.

9. Conduct special studies and analyses of regional, local and agency issues for the City Manager; conduct organization and management reviews; formulate recommendations and prepare reports; evaluate programs and prepare studies and analyses.

10. Participate in the development of City goals, objectives, polices, and priorities; incorporate community input into goals and objectives for the City Manager\'s and City Council\'s approval; develop new polices in consultation with the City Manager; confer with Department Directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.

11. Coordinate activities of the City Manager\'s Office with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.

12. Coordinate and participate in providing responsible staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned; attend City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Manager.

13. May act as the City\'s Public Information Officer (PIO) to include all job responsibilities of the the PIO, including but not limited to oversight of the City\'s communication strategy.

14. Serve as acting City Manager as required; oversee City operations in the City Manager\'s absence; provide assistance to the City Council; respond to requests for policy implementation direction; review draft City Council agendas, conduct agenda meetings, and sign staff reports.

15. Supervise the conduct of studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyze findings and prepare reports of practical solutions for review.

16. Represent the City\'s interests and positions before legislative and rule-making authorities at all levels of government; recommend policies and procedures.

17. Review and analyze legislation for impact on the City; work with legislators to develop or influence legislation; recommend revisions to proposed legislation.

18. Perform related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge Of:

• Advanced principles and practices of public administration, including the organization, functions, and problems of municipal government.

• Operations, services, and activities of a municipality.

• Government, council, and legislative processes.

• Principles and practices of municipal budget, preparation, and administration.

• Current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government.

• Principles and practices of program development and administration.

• Advanced principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision.

• Principles and practices of strategic planning.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms, and other levels of government.

• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentations.

Ability To:

• Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities of assigned municipal organization.

• Develop and administer City-wide goals, objectives, and procedures.

• Analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

• Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff.

• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.

• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

• Negotiate and resolve complex issues.

• Make effective public presentations.

• Delegate authority and responsibility.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Training:

A Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, or a closely related field. Master\'s degree in public or business administration is highly desirable.

Experience:

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government that demonstrates broad knowledge of governmental functions and includes five years of management and supervisory experience.

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