Description
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents:

• Conducts research and provide administrative support assistance within a department.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Assists in budget preparation, analysis, and administration.
• Works independently and as part of a team on department program, projects, and activities.
• Leads or serves as department liaison on assigned committees or task force.
• Conducts public presentations.
• Assists in the preparation of City Council agenda items, a wide variety of reports, manuals, publications, and grant applications.
• Prepares program-related schedules, task listings and manpower, and cost projections.
• Assists in the coordination of departmental activities with other City departments and with outside agencies as required.
• Updates and maintains records.
• Provides staff supervision as assigned.
• Provides direct assistance to department head or division head.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. The desired combination includes:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Experience: Four (4) full-time years of progressively responsible municipal government or directly related consulting experience dealing with program and project management and implementation. At least one full-time year of direct supervision is preferred.
Knowledge of: Research and budgeting concepts and methods; principles of effective communication both verbal and written, including English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic supervisory principles and practices; Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint; principles and practices of public relations, community outreach, and employee education and training concepts.
Ability to: Demonstrate learning ability to enhance operating knowledge of City operations, including assigned department; effectively plan and organize work; comprehend and analyze problems and recommend action or solutions; initiate supervisor and staff recommendations; perform with minimum supervision; independently develop and implement studies and projects; conduct research using appropriate resources; operate a personal computer using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point at intermediate to advanced proficiency; develop and implement analytical studies; develop accurate detailed and comprehensive written reports; communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using appropriate grammar and punctuation; work with a professional demeanor and appropriate sense urgency; work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines; make public presentations; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff as required; maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those encountered in the performance of duties.