Assistant City Manager

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Assistant City Manager

City of Bangor, ME

The City of Bangor is hiring for an amazing opportunity, for the right candidate interested in making a difference, as the Assistant City Manager. The Assistant City Manager serves in a highly visible and responsible leadership role, providing day-to-day assistance regarding a wide variety of administrative and governance functions to the City Manager, City Council, department directors and division heads.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list is meant to be an overview and should not be considered all-inclusive.

Assist the City Manager in development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies,

procedures, and strategic plan.

Provides leadership, oversight, and support to all City Departments & directly supervises the

Finance Department and the Divisions of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Risk and Safety,

Information Services, and Communications.

May serve as representative at the city level for hearing and deciding union grievances, and

representing the city / department in grievance arbitration.

Leads special projects on behalf of the City Manager's office, often across departments and/or

city wide, as well as on behalf of the City Council, as assigned.

Works closely with the Communications Manager on relevant materials, distribution of

information, and website and social media content to facilitate transparency, access, and

information to citizens, customers, and other interested parties.

Assists the City Manager and Department Heads with a wide variety of day to day city-wide

operational issues including responding to citizens concerns, complaints and requests for

information; developing reports, research and recommendations for changes or improvements

in operations; and general problem solving.

Assists City Manager with recruitment and selection process for Department Heads reporting to

City Manager.

Serves as staff liaison to the Government Operations Committee and the Advisory Committee

on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights, preparing Committee agendas, preparing

background material and information, and attending meetings of the Committee.

Participates in the development and review of the annual budget and capital improvement

program with the City Manager, Finance Director and Department Heads.

Serves as liaison for the City Manager's Office to other departments and divisions, outside

agencies and organizations, and the media, providing assistance or information as needed or

required, including representing the city at the local, county or state level.

Meets and interacts with the public in city offices or in the community, and provides assistance

as requested or necessary.

Drafts, creates, and edits memos, policies, ordinance and other documentation, as needed.

Provides assistance to the City Manager and City Council regarding state and federal legislative

issues, including researching issues affecting Bangor, drafting testimony for city councilors or

senior staff, attending legislative public hearings or work sessions, and related functions.

Attends City Council Meetings and assists Council members with citizen concerns, requests for

information and related issues.

Attends various external events, meetings, and functions representing the City in a professional

manner.

Represents City Manager as needed; serves as Acting City Manager in the absence of the

Manager, or as may be assigned.

Serves as Chair of the General Assistance Fair Hearing Authority; coordinates annual City of

Bangor Annual Charitable Campaign.

May serve as acting Department Head when there is an absence or vacancy.

Performs related duties as may be assigned by the City Manager

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive knowledge and experience regarding all aspects of municipal operations, ability to

function successfully in a public setting, and a genuine commitment to providing outstanding

public service.

Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management , including Public

Policy, or closely related field and/or equivalent demonstrated experience. Preferred candidates

will possess a graduate level degree in a related field and progressive senior level leadership and

increasing responsibility in a similar organizational setting.

Incumbent must have ability pass a rigorous and thorough background investigation, including

the ability to pass an FAA background review.

This position requires flexibility to work a variable schedule, including nights, and occasional

weekends and holidays, as necessary. Must be available by phone to respond to emergencies, as

needed, particularly when filling in for City Manager