CITY OF CHICO
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CLASSIFICATION PLAN
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JOB DESCRIPTION
DATE ADOPTED BY CITY
MANAGER:
COMP CODE:
SERVICE:
JOB TITLE:
01-15-13
8810
Contractual
Exempt
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Definition:
Under general direction of the City Manager, to perform a wide variety of complex, professional work
while assisting the City Manager in areas relating to budget preparation and administration; analysis of
organizational staffing and financial priorities and alternatives; systems and procedure analyses;
purchasing, capital projects, community development, airport management, risk management, and human
resources; and to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties:
Assist in the development of overall City goals, policies and priorities; oversee preparation of Capital
Improvement Program and Annual Budget; meet with departments during budget preparation cycle and
thereafter relating to budgetary problems; plan, direct and coordinate the activities of City programs
relating to purchasing, community development, housing, public works, airport, risk management, and
human resources; conduct management studies and systems and procedure analyses regarding various
City operations, including the organization and staffing of City offices and departments; provide staff
assistance to City boards, commissions and committees, as assigned; interpret and clarify City procedures,
policies and practices to City staff and the public; assist in the development of City leases and property
acquisitions; attend City Council and other City board or commission meetings as assigned; perform
related tasks as assigned by the City Manager and serve as City Manager in the City Manager’s absence.
Tools and Equipment Used:
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet
programs; calculator, telephone, copy machine, and fax machine.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of municipal organization, budgeting and administration;
principles and techniques of systems and procedures analysis; supervision, training and performance
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CITY OF CHICO
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CLASSIFICATION PLAN
DATE ADOPTED BY CITY
MANAGER:
COMP CODE:
01-15-13
8810
SERVICE:
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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Contractual
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Exempt
evaluation; applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local government
operations in assigned areas of operation.
Ability to: Plan and administer a municipal budget; direct, coordinate and analyze varied public
programs; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with City Council members, other
City staff members and with representatives of the Community; develop effective procedures and actions
necessary to resolve problems; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain confidential
relationships and information; plan, direct and coordinate the work of others.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible public management experience in a variety of
municipal administrative areas.
Education: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public
or Business Administration or a closely related field. A Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business
Administration and extensive qualifying experience may be substituted for the Master's Degree
requirement.
Additional Requirement: Possession of a valid California Driver License.
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