City Manager
Company: City of Pekin
Location: Pekin
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Purpose of PositionThe City Manager acts as the administrative
head of the City and supervises all departments, prepares the
annual budget, advises the City Council on policy, planning and
operational matters, represents and advocates for the City of Pekin
in governmental and non-governmental settings, manages complex
projects and maintains knowledge of municipal laws, regulations,
procedures and best practices. The work is performed under the
direction of the Mayor and City Council.Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other
duties may be required and assigned.Builds, researches and
supervises preparation of annual City Budget for Council
consideration. Reviews expenses, revenues and needs with department
heads. Recommends staffing levels and capital, materials and supply
expenditures. Monitors budget activity throughout the fiscal
year.Prepares and implements long-range and broad-range complex
plans for the municipal services including the Capital Improvement
Plan and Personnel Plan as well as other programs.Supervises,
directs, evaluates, advises and counsels supervisory personnel as
well as motivates and establishes performance requirements and
developmental targets for employees. Approves hiring, takes
disciplinary action up to and including termination in accordance
with the personnel policy manual and labor contracts.Advises City
Council regarding city operations and policies and Attends City
Council meetings and committee meetings as needed. Participates in
agenda development, council college and meets regularly with the
mayor. Implements City Council policies and directives. Reports
city operations condition, concerns and problems to the City
Council.Provides guidance in labor contract negotiations and
administration with three labor unions and six bargaining units;
serves as lead negotiator with the assistance of staff and legal
counsel.Supervises the City's Economic Development Program;
negotiate and implement developer's agreements while developing and
nurturing partnerships with state, federal and community
organizations and governments; provide leadership and guidance to
the Economic Development Director to compile demographic
statistics, devise and implement marketing plans.Coordinates
activities between City Departments and manages complex
projects.Receives and resolves citizen complaints/concerns.
Explains city operations through presentations and written
materials to city groups, news media and citizens. Acts as public
relations contact to news media representatives.Maintains knowledge
of municipal government; maintains and revises the organization
chart and administration; personnel supervision principles; budget
development, funding and management principles; community standards
and expectations; pending state and federal legislation affecting
municipal government operations.Writes news releases, coordinates
with the City Clerk to produce council meeting agenda item
background materials.Additional Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWhile the
following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are
not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also
be performed by other unit members.Read, analyze and interpret
legal briefs, economic analyses, financial reports, proposals,
state statutes, maps and other analytical information.prepares
meeting summaries and other reports at the Mayor and Council's
request. Other duties as assigned.Minimum Training and Experience
Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsBachelor's degree,
Master's degree preferred, in Public Administration, Political
Science, Business Administration or related field, five plus years
progressively responsible experience, or any combination of
education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge,
skills, and abilities.Physical and Mental Abilities Required to
Perform Essential Job FunctionsLanguage Ability and Interpersonal
CommunicationAbility to predict and plan for future events
impacting the organization and make strategic and tactical
decisions at the highest organizational levels using logic, reason
and good judgment.Ability to analyze data and information, to
determine consequences and identify and select alternatives.
Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within
an organizational framework, and oversee their execution. Ability
to modify existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet
unusual conditions within the context of existing management
principles.Ability to negotiate and engage in formal bargaining or
litigation within the context of legal guidelines. Ability to
advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of
policies, procedures and standards to specific situations. Ability
to persuade, convince, sell and train others. Ability to counsel
and mediate. Ability to manage and direct a group of workers.
Ability to develop materials and to teach others.Ability to utilize
consulting and advisory data and information such as legal briefs,
economic analysis, organizational analysis, financial reports,
budget documents, program/department reports, service proposals,
contracts, policy recommendations, personnel policies, performance
appraisals, City ordinances, State statutes, maps and public
improvement plans.Ability to communicate orally and in writing with
City elected officials, City committees, City residents, City
employees, attorneys, union representatives, news media
representatives and a variety of interest groups.Ability to
calculate percentages, fractions, decimals, volumes, ratios,
present values, and spatial relationships. Ability to interpret
basic descriptive statistical reports.Judgment and Situational
Reasoning AbilityAbility to use functional reasoning in performing
synthesis and influence functions such as leading, controlling,
managing and supervising.Ability to exercise the judgment,
decisiveness logic and creativity required in critical or
unexpected situations involving moderate risk to the
organization.Physical RequirementsAbility to operate a variety of
office equipment including computer terminal and telephone.Ability
to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing
slightly-skilled movements such as typing.Ability to exert light
physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving
lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.Environmental
AdaptabilityAbility to work under safe and comfortable conditions
where exposure to environmental factors such as irate individuals
pose little to no risk of injury.The City of Pekin is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations
to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: City of Pekin, Peoria , City Manager, Executive , Pekin, Illinois
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