City Administrator
City Administrator
The City of Burlington is seeking a talented, energetic, and resourceful high-level professional to assist the Mayor in conducting the City's business in all matters.
$131,948 - $148,509 annually.
The Position:
The City Administrator, under the direction and authority of the Mayor, provides leadership, administrative and departmental oversight of services provided by the City of Burlington. This position shall have jurisdiction over employees and shall assist the Mayor in setting operational policy, planning and administration of all municipal government functions. The City Administrator shall make recommendations to the City Mayor and City Council from time to time concerning working conditions, duties and compensation of all other city employees. Under supervisory control of the Mayor and within the framework of governing state and local laws and general policy established by the City Council, duties are performed with a wide latitude for independent judgment and action. Work requires the exercise of mature judgment and the application of management techniques and practices in a wide variety of administrative, fiscal and related areas. Work is subject to review for results obtained and conformance with governing laws and established policies, through discussion and analysis of recommendations, actions, and reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; plus five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal senior management experience. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field is desirable. Or an equivalent of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required for the position.
Special Requirements
* Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of public administration.
* Thorough knowledge of municipal organization and functions and related federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and special programs.
* Ability to operate a personal computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Office software and ability to learn additional software programs as needed.
* Thorough knowledge of accepted professional management practices.
* Good knowledge of personnel, labor relations, and civil service regulations, policies and procedures.
* Good knowledge of office methods and practices.
* Ability to sustain operations and perspectives of the governmental mission.
* Ability to learn the inter-workings and inter-relationships of city government operations and functions and the relationships with other levels and forms of government.
* Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates.
* Ability to gain and retain effective working relationships with the Mayor, city employees, the Council, other public officials and the community at large.
* Ability to plan and prepare grants and monitor resultant programs and/or activity.
* Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
* Enjoys working with people, believes in teamwork and participatory management, and has a strong commitment to excellence in local government.