General Manager II

General Manager II

Salary

$67,892.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

202604010826CRIO11816JT2

Department

Human Rights Dept

Division

Civil Rights, Inclusion,

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

5/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

0100-Association of Professional and Technical Emp

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Manager II

Under general supervision, directs, plans, manages, coordinates, and administers the programs and activities of a major functional group or essential service area of a city department. An employee in this class is accountable and responsible for these programs and activities.

Examples of Duties

• Manages the methods, procedures, work flow, priorities, and operations of an agency major service function, or activity.

• Establishes or implements service goals, measurements, and performance standards aligned with agency's governance goals.

• Individually, and through designated managers, coordinates the work of several units or sections in accomplishing objectives.

• Evaluates the efficiency of designated processes, methods, procedures, and policies to identify critical areas for improvement.

• Consults with higher level management and recommends broad service or control strategies to accomplish organizational goals.

• Aligns operational goals with department strategic plan and coordinates their implementation and evaluation.

• Implements new techniques, procedures, processes, and workable solutions to accomplish organizational strategies.

• Manages and evaluates effects of process improvement initiatives.

• Administers the implementation and management of special programs and projects.

• Confers with managers and instructs employees on legal requirements and policy interpretation.

• Leads joint activities with other division managers and department representatives to address service concerns.

• Implements and evaluates plans to resolve organizational and operational problems.

• Develops workforce through staff planning, succession and progression planning, coaching and counseling, collaboration with employees on career paths, and competency development.

• Evaluates employee performance through collaboration on assignments and projects and review of results.

• Confers with employees on questions and concerns of performance, attendance, conduct, and changes to policies and procedures.

• Prepares and monitors an annual budget.

• Supervises the preparation of analytical and statistical reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study. Certain positions may prefer, or require, a Master's degree.

Seven (7) years of work related experience that includes four years of professional administrative experience directly related to the specified position, including line supervisory or team leader responsibility and authority.

Preferred:

Juris Doctorate

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 01/09/2025

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02

How many years do you have as a general manager?

• none
• 1-3 years
• 4-6 years
• 7 plus years

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job