Job Description for an Assistant City Manager
The assistant city manager supports the city manager pertaining to city management. This an appointed position assigned by a mayor or city council. The city manager delegates specific responsibilities, related duties and short-term projects to the assistant city manager with approval by the mayor or city council. The assistant city manager can be empowered to assume the responsibilities of the city manager in the event the city manager leaves office.
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Duties
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An assistant city manager is a part of a mayoral staff ensuring that a city operates in an efficient manner. The assistant city manager participates in staff meetings at city hall and strategic planning meetings addressing neighborhood development. The assistant city manager may assist the mayor and city manager when formulating citywide budgets and programs that interface with state or federal government institutions. The assistant city manager may act as a liaison between other city departments such as the sanitation department, the police department, the fire department and the office of economic development.
Features and Job Functions
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The assistant city manager also represents city government at various meetings around the city. At times, the assistant manager may be called upon by the city manager to act in an official capacity to make media appearances, formulate press releases and make announcements to the local press. The assistant may also attend state and federal government meetings of local interest to the mayor's office. The individual also has the responsibility of monitoring activities within various municipalities under city jurisdiction. Most assistant city managers are well-versed in labor relations between businesses and local unions and can be called in to settle a union dispute.
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Required Skills
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Leadership is the key to being an effective assistant city manager. The assistant city manager must be able to communicate with peers, subordinates and the general public at a high level and must show balance when dealing with various issues. People must be the number-one priority for an assistant city manager. The person in this role must also assist the city manager in building healthy alliances with other government organizations and institutions.
Work Environment
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An assistant city manager usually has an office at city hall. The assistant usually works five days a week, but may make appearances at social functions on weekends. He must conduct city meetings when the mayor or city manager is absent. The environment is fast-paced with many issues to address. The assistant city manager also has an executive assistant to plan and assist with daily activities.
Education and Salary
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The educational requirements for an assistant city manager are a master's or Ph.D. in public administration or management. According to PayScale.com, as of June 2010, an assistant city manager with five to nine years of experience makes an average annual salary between the ranges of $60,126 to $106,989.
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