Location: Medford,OR, USA
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This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Monday, November 4th.
Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application
on or before Sunday, November 3rd, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The City of Medford is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant City Manager to support our City Manager in coordinating the operations of all City departments. This executive-level role involves overseeing departmental activities, ensuring alignment with the City's goals, and enhancing the delivery of quality services to our community.
The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, manage special projects, and foster collaborative relationships across departments and with external agencies. If you're passionate about public service and eager to make a difference in a vibrant community, we invite you to apply!
Required Education and Experience:
* Nine (9) years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government including five years in direct leadership role.
* Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for four (4) years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's degree in public administration.
Available Schedule:
* 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
Directly related experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.
Healthcare Benefits:
* Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
* Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
* Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
* Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City
Retirement Benefits:
* Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
* PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
* Deferred Compensation (457 Plan) for retirement planning. For executive employees, the City contributes 1% of gross salary into your account, provided that you also contribute at least 1% into your account.
Additional Benefits:
* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
* 457 Deferred Compensation match up to 1%
* Car and cellphone allowance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
* Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7
Medford is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest and is located in Jackson County, Oregon. Situated in the heart of the scenic Rogue Valley, Medford, population 90,887, is the hub of Oregon's fourth-largest metropolitan area. Located along I-5 in southern Oregon, just 20 miles from the California border, Medford is surrounded by breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. As the largest city between Eugene and Sacramento, Medford is a growing city with a high quality of life, a growing economy and a moderate climate.
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Essential Functions of the Position:
* Assists the City Manager in planning, organizing, and directing the services and activities of City departments and programs; relieves the City Manager of the day-to-day operational issues associated with the overall functions of the City.
* Implements directives and policies from the City Manager; provides direction to department heads to coordinate and direct programs and projects; meets with department heads to identify and resolve organizational and operational problems both within departments and across departmental lines; ensures the successful completion of programs and projects.
* Assumes full management responsibility of the assigned program areas.
* Provides input into City-wide communications programs.
* Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for assigned departments; establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
* Contributes to the overall quality of the City's and the department's services by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
* Participates in the development and administration of the City's budget and develops and manages the assigned department's budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; reviews and controls programs and projects to ensure cost effectiveness.
* Provides for the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation for the department staff, as well as administrative and technical staff in the City Manager's Office; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns; and provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.
* Represents the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory and legislative organizations; may act as a City liaison with the media.
* Conducts a variety of City-wide organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
* Participates on and makes presentations to the City Council and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of city government operations and other types of public services as they relate to the area of assignment.
* Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
* Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
Other Functions of the Position:
* Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
* Handles job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.
* Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
* Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
* Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
* Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Competencies:
Global Mindset - Effective performers see the City's business in a global context. They look beyond their own borders for opportunities for continuous improvement.
Integrity - Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.
Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.
Problem Solving & Decision Making - Effective performers can identify problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgment. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as appropriate and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgment.
Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They like interacting with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. They initiate contacts readily and maintain them over time. They can utilize relationships to facilitate business transactions.
Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work primarily takes place indoors in an office environment that includes desk work with typical office noise and distractions, adequate lighting, and regulated HVAC systems. This role also involves regular interactions with the public, which can include exposure to disruptive people.
Requires performing task which include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and extended periods of repetitive motions. Occasionally requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force to move objects. Requires driving a motor vehicle.
IMPORTANT (Please read):
* It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
* Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a see resume response.
* Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.
How to Apply:
* Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
* This position is open until filled. For first consideration, apply by November 3, 2024.
* Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
* Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.
Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:
* Criminal history background investigation
* Clear drug screen following federal law
* Professional reference check
Questions or Assistance:
* If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) ###-####.
* For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) ###-####.