K-8 - Assistant City Administrator Job Description - Tiffin - 2024

City of Tiffin, Iowa Assistant City Administrator Adopted Page 2 Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedure changes at the direction of the City Administrator. Oversees codification of ordinances and updates the Municipal Code on a regular basis. Prepares the agenda for City Council meetings and work with the City Administrator, City Clerk and various departments to compile a packet of information on agenda items and attends City Council meetings. Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints; assists in the resolution of complaints and reviews alternative service delivery methods. Would help facilitate transitions of various (to be) City Departments as the City continues to grow. Provides administrative oversight in the absence of the City Administrator. Performs other work projects as requested or directed. General: Attends staff meetings Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices. Attends work regularly at the designated place and time. Supports continuous process improvement initiatives. Performs related work as required. Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of management theory and techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective annual budgets. Ability to effectively supervise staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials and the public; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to speak in group situations and present professional programs when requested or when deemed beneficial to the City. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive and restricted information. Computer and information technology skills; ability to operate office machines. Knowledge of electronic information resources. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to supervise and evaluate all employees in a fair and unbiased manner. Minimum Qualifications, Training and Acceptable Experience: Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business, Human Resources or closely related field from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of three (3) years of municipal or business experience with training in management or human resources preferred. Must be able to demonstrate good critical thinking skills, have excellent communication skills and the ability to prepare reports, correspondence, charts, tables, and presentations, strong organizational skills, customer service skills and the ability to multi-task. Additional required traits include confidentiality, integrity, tact, diplomacy, politeness and attention to detail. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public and be able to supervise and coordinate the activities of multiple employees effectively in a tactful manner. Must be available for off-hour work assignments, meetings, and community activities. Must be proficient with PCs and computer software applications and have general knowledge of office equipment, including telephone, calculator, facsimile, photo copier/scanner, shredder and others. Must possess problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and have a high energy level.