Assistant City Administrator

The City of Verona is recruiting to fill an Assistant City Administrator position! The Assistant City Administrator is a newly created position responsible for providing leadership and operational support to all departments.

The Assistant City Administrator serves on the executive leadership team and at the discretion of the City Administrator, on a case-by-case basis the position is responsible for assisting all departments with project management, researching, analyzing and implementing policies and procedures, and assisting with the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets. The Assistant City Administrator may act as the City Administrator in their absence.

The City of Verona is a great place to work! We offer an amazing benefit package which includes excellent health insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, ample paid leave and much more!  In addition to offering a competitive salary and excellent benefits, we encourage our employees to take advantage of our other great perks such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, employee training and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools designed to help promote an employee's health and wellness! Please click the "Benefits" tab at the top of this announcement for a summary of our entire benefits package.

The initial deadline to apply is Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial deadline to apply until the position is filled. The duties and responsibilities listed below are not exclusive or all-inclusive. When necessary, other duties/special projects may be required and assigned.

• Assist departments with completing long-range, strategic plans and management of operating and capital budgets. 
• Provide operational support to all departments. 
• Lead sustainability and other special initiatives assigned by the City Administrator that require coordination of multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Resolve internal and external inquiries or complaints across the organization.
• Establish priorities and work collaboratively with department heads on their overall department vision; prepare and implement goals, objectives, and policies accordingly.
• Keep the City Administrator informed of the status and finances associated with assigned projects.
• Alert the City Administrator to any potential or existing issues on municipal administration requiring review, evaluation, and executive decision-making; develop and recommend solutions accordingly.
• Provide professional advice to the City Administrator, City Council and department heads.
• Make informational presentations to the council, boards, commissions, civic groups and the public.
• Assist elected officials with questions regarding department operations and provide recommendations to policy makers when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of public sector administration for application of functions under their purview.
  
  

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the City Administrator in preparation and administration of the annual City budget and the Five-Year Financial Management Plan.
• Attend meetings at the request of the City Administrator.
• In consultation with the City Administrator, apply for and administer grants.
• Administer the property, equipment and liability insurance program.
• Oversee the risk management program.
• Act as the City Administrator in the absence of the City Administrator. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; will communicate with the public, City Administrator, department directors and staff, elected and appointed officials, other units of government, and contractors. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to provide leadership, supervision, and train others.
• Ability to research, provide facts, exercise independent judgment, and use techniques and principles to achieve policy goals.
• Ability to advise and interpret the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving direction, control, and planning of programs.
• Familiarity with standard word processing, spreadsheet software, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to effectively develop and communicate technical recommendations to Boards, Commissions, elected officials, other governmental officials, and the public.

Education and Experience:

Required Education and Experience: 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field is required.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Formal supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience with management and administration of local government is preferred.
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Public Affairs, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.

Additional Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle to perform the job when necessary.

Reports to: The Assistant City Administrator reports to the City Administrator.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:  The Assistant City Administrator will spend the majority of their time in an office environment. The Assistant City Administrator is required to be physically able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods.

Equipment Used in Performing Tasks: Computers, calculators, copiers, fax machines and other typical office equipment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
 
The City of Verona fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the city to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal or State law.  
 
The City of Verona does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
 
Candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check prior to appointment to this position.

Salary : $84,230 - $104,646