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Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is Hiring an In-House Only: Deputy Manager Near Athens, GA
Purpose & Job Related Requirements
Competitive annual salary of $165,885 to $176,944, depending on qualifications
REPORTS TO: Manager
Purpose of Job
Job Related Requirements
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Final candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history.
Assigned Departments
Departments assigned to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Police Department;
- Fire & Emergency Services;
- Corrections;
- Transportation & Public Works;
- Public Utilities Department;
- SPLOST;
- Airport; and
- Public Information Office.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors, including determining priority of projects, providing leadership and guidance, maintaining discipline, making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations/decisions, reviewing work products and completing performance evaluations;As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner;
Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided;
For assigned functions, works closely with the Manager, Department Directors, a variety of public and private organizations, and resident groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to Unified Government services;
Acts as the Unified Government representative on major projects affecting Unified Government and/or the residents of Athens-Clarke;
Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management;
Participates in the evaluation, update, and finalization of the Manager's agenda for the Mayor and Commission; evaluates reports from operating departments for consistency, accuracy, and fiscal feasibility; selects appropriate recommendations for presentation to the Mayor and Commission;
Develops recommendations on assigned department work methods, operating policies and procedures, programs services, and other administrative issues; observes program operations; analyzes findings and implications; makes recommendations to the Manager;
Negotiates highly complex contracts and solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal, and special projects; participates in the preparation and monitoring of program or special project budgets;
Schedules, coordinates, and assigns personnel to projects; reviews staff work and provides training as appropriate;
Responds to and resolve difficult, complex, and sensitive resident inquiries and complaints; interprets, analyzes, defends, and explains Unified Government policies, procedures, programs, and activities;
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of public administration; incorporates new developments as appropriate;
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 Department Directors; reviews and recommends proposed legislation; makes presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public;
Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes;
Ensures assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to ensure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time;
Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner;
Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors;
Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager;
Develops and implements organization-wide policies, procedures, contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and related supporting documentation;
Conducts research and performs analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational policies, programs, and projects and makes recommendations, as well as ensures implementation of adopted recommendations;
Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the Athens-Clarke County Government and the operations and functions of the Manager’s Office;
Knowledge of the development and administration of operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of the specific duties of the position;
Knowledge of all applicable professional principals/practices, laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job;
Proficient with computer software typically used to support administrative and planning needs of the Manager’s Office;
Knowledge of resources for keeping informed of any changes in policy, methods, operations, and budgetary and equipment needs;
Ability to establish priorities, organize work, and communicate effectively by written and oral means;
Ability to develop, propose, and monitor short and long-range goals and plans to promote effectiveness and efficiency;
Ability to deal effectively with organizational, management, human relations, and technical subjects;
Ability to develop and administer policies, procedures, plans, and activities and to monitor the performance of programs against measured, established goals;
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with elected/appointed officials, management, employees, members of the general public, and all other groups involved in the activities of the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County as they relate to the Manager's Office;
Ability to assemble information and make written reports and documents in a concise, clear, and effective manner;
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in handling of emergency situations, determining and deciding upon procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems;
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply regulations, procedures, and related information;
Ability to read, understand, and interpret personnel and financial reports, contract documents, and related materials;
Ability to understand engineering and technical issues typically encountered with the operations of the assigned departments;
Ability to convey technical issues associated with assigned departments in a manner that can be reasonably understood by lay persons within the community and within the Mayor and Commission of the Unified Government;
Ability to coordinate the technical interactions of assigned departments so as to eliminate conflicts between policies/procedures of the assigned departments which impact the community development processes;
Ability to understand the engineering and technical aspects of the assigned departments to levels sufficient to appropriate represent the organization in meeting with local, state, and federal agencies;
Ability to pivot and create change in a rapidly changing environment.
Supplemental Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, calculator, and copier. Must be able to use body members to work, move, or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, plans, charts, requests, and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, memos, reports, and documents using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people and groups of people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical, or professional languages including engineering, legal, counseling, accounting, personnel, and architectural terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to utilize and determine percentages; to compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion; to perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials; and to perform statistical calculations which include frequency distributions, reliability and validity of tests, correlation techniques, factor analysis, and econometrics.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with a computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, calculator, and copier. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating the other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone and to speak in public settings before an audience.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com.
Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.
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Job Summary
Full Time
Business Services
$110k-158k (estimate)
05/12/2024
05/29/2024
accgov.com
Conyers, GA
100 - 200
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