City Administrator

Definition

Directs and manages the operations of the City under general direction from the Mayor and the City Council, to include management and oversight of all City departments and functions, and coordination of special projects. The City Administrator is responsible for the implementation of all policy set by the Mayor and Council.

Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to Recruit26@ by July 26th. Questions should be directed to Scott Krim at (801) 628-8364 or Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537.

For additional information, please review the recruitment brochure: newsmanager/userfiles/file/Active_Recruitments/Davenport_IA_CA_Recruitment_ (Download PDF reader)

Examples Of Duties

Implements all policy directives promul­gated by the Mayor in their executive capacity and by the City Council in its legislative capacity.

Directs and manages the development and implementation of City goals and objectives.

Recommends and administers policies, procedures and priorities for all service areas.

Serves as a liaison between City staff, the Mayor and the City Council: attends all meetings of the City Council; briefs the Mayor and Council Members on pending agenda items and other City issues; responds to inquiries and provides the Mayor and Council Members with information on the status of City operations and projects; and, provides analysis as needed to assist the Mayor and Council to make informed policy decisions.

Develops and administers the City budget: directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; coordinates the scheduling of budget meetings; ensures compliance with all legal and procedural requirements; submits annual operating and capital budgets to the Mayor and City Council; implements mid-year adjustments as necessary.

Plans, directs and manages the City's work plan: meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates program goals and objectives; conducts meetings with department heads and key management staff.

Supervises all subordinate department heads and administrative staff; hires, trains, motivates, evaluates and disciplines senior management personnel and oversees this process for all City employees through subordinate managers.

Promotes the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in City activities, and supports the City’s core values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of City service delivery methods and procedures: assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.

Facilitates problem solving at all levels in the organization: works with department heads and senior management to ensure effective coordination and cooperation among departments; coordinates the continuous review of inter-departmental processes for quality control and improvement; responds to inquiries from the public regarding issues unresolved at the departmental level; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.

Represents the Mayor, City Council and the City at various meetings, functions and events: serves as liaison to various civic or governmental organizations and committees, outside agencies, mass media, task forces, boards and commissions; confers regularly with officials from the municipalities, school board, Chamber of Commerce and commissions; provides information about City operations; participates in discussions and decisions; and keeps the Mayor and City Council apprised of activities; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration;

Assists the Mayor and City Council with strategic and long-range planning for the City: participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; keeps the Mayor and City Council apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact the City; monitors pending legislation for impact on the City; oversees compliance with new legislation.

Serves as ex officio City Clerk and shall nominate, for council appointment, a Deputy Clerk to perform the duties of the City Clerk in the Administrator's absence.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university is required; and, eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in a local public agency in an administrative and managerial capacity involving the development and administration of organization-wide policies and procedures and the supervision of management level employees or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.

The City Administrator is required to live within the boundaries of the City of Davenport.

Knowledge and Skills

Comprehensive Knowledge in:
Modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal government management, administration and organization.

The role and function of a Mayor and City Council in an Iowa municipal government.

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

Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.

Principles and practices of municipal government budget preparation and administration.

Principles of personnel management including supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Comprehensive Skill in:
Providing effective leadership to and coordinating the activities of a municipal organization.

Effectively administering a variety of City-wide programs and administrative activities.

Identifying and responding to public, Mayor and City Council issues and concerns.

Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of goals.

Effectively and fairly negotiating appropriate solutions and contracts.

Gaining cooperation and consensus through discussion and persuasion.

Selecting, supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff.

Preparing and administering a large municipal budget and allocating limited resources in a cost effective manner.

Evaluating and developing improvements in operations, procedures, policies or methods.

Preparing clear and concise reports and developing appropriate recommendations.

Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Establishing, maintaining and fostering positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The City offers a competitive salary and benefit plan. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. In addition to compensation, the City provides health insurance, coverage under the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS), 457 deferred compensation, life insurance, long-term disability, paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday, technology allowance, and educational assistance.