What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Administrator position at City of Owatonna?
THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,647 residents.
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Anticipated timeline:
The City Administrator provides senior-level leadership, overseeing city operations, staff, and policy implementation. This role manages budgets, aligns resources with strategic goals, ensures efficient service delivery and represents the city in public and governmental relations. This position also develops long-term strategies to meet community needs and enhance city services.
Specifically, as the City Administrator you will ...
1. Provides senior level direction to all city staff, directly or through directors, including: assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and making hiring, termination and discipline decisions.
2. Develops goals and objectives for City operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
3. Provides oversight and participates in development of annual budgets for departments and the capital improvement program; ensures that use of the budget is aligned with City strategic plan.
4. Coordinates operations of all departments to ensure effective service delivery and use of department resources.
5. Represents the City to public agencies, community organizations, government officials and the media.
6. Performs Charter and statutory requirements of City Clerk.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. ABOUT YOU:
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
A bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field; 10 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing in:
The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 26,647 residents.
Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.
ABOUT THE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT:
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that cities are at their best when they have effective and aligned operations. The Administration Department creates a better tomorrow by supporting and ensuring the alignment of all departments and elected officials to the City’s shared goals.
As an organization, our Purpose is tocreate a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values:Better Together,Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.
In our department, the City's values look and sound like ...
BETTER TOGETHER:
• Breaking down silos and building the city as a team
• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to ensure all departments and elected officials are aligned and working toward shared goals
• Building and maintaining relationships with departments and organizations to ensure open and honest communication
• Working as a team—we share the workload and support others when they need it
• Being open to new ideas
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:
• Inviting the community to engage in decision-making through surveys, listening sessions, public hearings, etc.
• Providing timely information to the community in order to build and maintain trusting relationships
• Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
PRIDE IN OUR WORK:
• Sharing and celebrating the City’s accomplishments and future goals through the State of the City Address
• Taking satisfaction in the public’s utilization and enjoyment of our services and facilities
• Focusing on continuous improvement to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of the growing community
• Providing creative solutions and measurable results
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
We believe that cities are at their best when they have effective and aligned operations. The Administration Department creates a better tomorrow by supporting and ensuring the alignment of all departments and elected officials to the City’s shared goals.
As an organization, our Purpose is tocreate a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organization's 3 Core Values:Better Together,Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.
In our department, the City's values look and sound like ...
BETTER TOGETHER:
• Breaking down silos and building the city as a team
• Utilizing individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds to ensure all departments and elected officials are aligned and working toward shared goals
• Building and maintaining relationships with departments and organizations to ensure open and honest communication
• Working as a team—we share the workload and support others when they need it
• Being open to new ideas
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:
• Inviting the community to engage in decision-making through surveys, listening sessions, public hearings, etc.
• Providing timely information to the community in order to build and maintain trusting relationships
• Spending taxpayers’ money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively
PRIDE IN OUR WORK:
• Sharing and celebrating the City’s accomplishments and future goals through the State of the City Address
• Taking satisfaction in the public’s utilization and enjoyment of our services and facilities
• Focusing on continuous improvement to ensure we meet the ever-changing needs of the growing community
• Providing creative solutions and measurable results
What we are looking for:
- Relationship Builder – Someone who fosters meaningful relationships with employees, citizens, businesses and community leaders.
- Growth Mindset – A leader who is eager to embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
- Trusted Leader – A professional known for integrity, accountability and sound decision-making.
- Commitment to Service – Someone with a passion for public service and enhancing the quality of life for our community members.
- Inspiring Presence – A leader who motivates, engages and empowers teams to achieve excellence.
Anticipated timeline:
- April 16 to May 6 - Application window
- Week of May 12 - Panel interviews
- May 20 - Finalist(s) interview day
- August 11 - Target start date
The City Administrator provides senior-level leadership, overseeing city operations, staff, and policy implementation. This role manages budgets, aligns resources with strategic goals, ensures efficient service delivery and represents the city in public and governmental relations. This position also develops long-term strategies to meet community needs and enhance city services.
Specifically, as the City Administrator you will ...
1. Provides senior level direction to all city staff, directly or through directors, including: assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and making hiring, termination and discipline decisions.
2. Develops goals and objectives for City operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
3. Provides oversight and participates in development of annual budgets for departments and the capital improvement program; ensures that use of the budget is aligned with City strategic plan.
4. Coordinates operations of all departments to ensure effective service delivery and use of department resources.
5. Represents the City to public agencies, community organizations, government officials and the media.
6. Performs Charter and statutory requirements of City Clerk.
7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...
A bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field; 10 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licensing in:
- Valid Driver's License.
- Interacting with a public policy board;
- Managerial and leadership principles and practices;
- Budgeting principles and practices;
- Administrative management;
- Project management principles;
- Program development and administration;
- Strategic planning principles;
- Applicable city ordinances, policies, rules and regulations;
- City programs.
- Supervising and evaluating staff;
- Managing projects;
- Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations;
- Analyzing situations, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of actions, and implementing recommendations;
- Preparing a variety of reports;
- Communication and interpersonal relations with staff; community organizations, public agencies, government officials and the media;
- Resolving a wide variety of complex issues;
- Coordinating work of multiple programs;
- Developing and implementing strategies and procedures;
- Interpreting applicable ordinances, policies and regulations;
- Mediating and resolving conflict;
- Using a computer and related software applications;
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands
- This is a full-time exempt position. The schedule will vary and will include evening and weekend hours.
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Salary : $151,590 - $197,059
