1. City Manager Job DescriptionCITY OF KALISPELL
Job Vacancy
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Class Title:
City Manager
Location:
City Halt
Salary Range:
$72,600 - S101,640 (pending Council's approval)
Date:
June 17, 2004
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the
administration of city government.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the broad policy guidance of the City Council.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
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; makes presentations to councils,
boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.
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.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow; studies and
standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and
conformance to policies and procedures.
Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
Performs or assists subordinates in performing duties; adjusts errors and complaints.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision -making purposes.
Appoints and removes all department heads, officers, and employees of the city, except members of the
council.
Sees that all laws and ordinances are faithfully performed.
Prepares and submits a preliminary annual City budget. Administers the adopted budget of the City.
Advises the City Council of financial conditions and current and future city needs.
Attends all meetings of the Council at which attendance may be required by the Council.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Recommends for adoption by the council such measures as manager may deem necessary or expedient.
Prepares and submits to the counci! such reports as may be required by that body or as manager may
deem it advisable to submit.
May serve as the head of one or more departments of city government.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Masters degree in
public administration, political science, business management of a closely related field,
and five (5) years of experience as a municipal administrator.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
(A) Technical knowiedge of municipal operation is required. Ability to work with diverse
council by focusing policy options.
(B) Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public administration;
working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, public works, public safety,
and community development;
(C) Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets;.skill in planning, directing and
administering municipal programs; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(D) Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned
projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, city
officials and the public, ability to efficiently and effectively administer a municipal
government
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be bondable.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet programs;
calculator, telephone, copy machine and fax machine.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical'demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The
employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
and reach with hands and arms..
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related
tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee
and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job
change.
Opens: June 17, 2004
Closes:July 31, 2004
A COMPLETE CITY APPLICATION, RESUME, CURRENT SALARY AND COVER LETTER IS
REQUIRED AND CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE KALISPELL JOB SERVICE, 427 1ST AVENUE
EAST, KALISPELL, MT 69901, (406)758-6200 OR MARTI RISHOFF, PERSONNEL SPECIALIST, CITY
OF KALISPELL, PO BOX 1997, KALISPELL, MT 59903, (406)758-7757.
e-mail: personnel Qkalispel1.com or mrishoffCc�kalispell.com
City of Kalispell web site: www.kalispell.com to download an application and review any otherjob
openings.
City Manager/Appointing Authority
Effective date:
Revision History:
Reviewed: Personnel Specialist: January 27, 2004