Job Description

About the Role

Performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the day-to-day administration of Platteville city government; implements policy directives of the Common Council.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises all departments, agencies and offices of the city to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Directly supervises department heads. Indirect supervision of all employees.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Provides professional advice to the City Council and department heads; coordinates and assists boards and commissions; makes presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
• Creates, modifies, and discontinues minor administrative offices and positions; appoints and removes department heads, subordinate city officials, and city employees as necessary.
• Develops and communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
• Prepares and submits to Council the City’s Annual Operating Budget for approval; assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Oversees employee relations for the City; coordinates hiring process; resolves grievances; addresses performance issues; negotiates union contracts; fosters teamwork between employees and departments; advances training and development opportunities for staff.
• Ensures that all laws and ordinances are faithfully performed.
• Facilitates economic development with Platteville’s economic partners; helps market the community to prospective businesses; negotiates development agreements.
• Stays abreast of legal and legislative developments; advocates on behalf of the City with local legislators.
• Prepares Council agendas; attends all meetings of the Council; recommends measures for adoption by the Council; participates in other meetings as required or as directed.
• Acts as Emergency Management Director and General Manager of the Water & Sewer Utility.
• Works cooperatively with key community stakeholders, including the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville School District, Grant County and Southwest Health.
• Coordinates annual strategic planning process; carries out objectives outlined in the strategic plan; directs daily operations of organization to support strategic planning goals.
• Performs other duties as requested or as needed.
• Maintains familiarity with changes in technology to advise Council.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Related work experience of 5 years.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Required Skills

• Logical or scientific thinking ability to solve problems - abstract and concrete variables.
• Arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric calculations.
• Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public administration; working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, public works, public safety, and community development.
• Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to report, write, or edit articles for publication; interview, counsel, or advise people; evaluate technical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with general public to hear concerns, work on solutions, public relations; with suppliers/vendors to make purchases, negotiate contracts; with community or trade/professional or regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and oversee construction projects.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to efficiently and effectively administer a municipal government.
• Employee will be familiar with duties of job to do it well within 1 year.

City of Platteville Values

Having a Positive Impact on Our Community • Treating our Customers with Care • Working Cooperatively Together • Doing Quality Work • Demonstrating Integrity on the Job • Showing Flexibility and a “Can Do Spirit” • Acting as Good Stewards of the City’s Resources • Ensuring Our Safety and the Safety of Others.

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