CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Assistant City Manager
1 CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CITY OF MARYSVILLE, CA Date: 2025
CLASS TITLE: Assistant City Manager JOB CODE: TBD
WORKING TITLE: Assistant City Manager FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: City Manager HIRING STATUS: At Will
JOB SUMMARY
Under executive direction from the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the operations, programs, and services of the City. The Assistant City Manager provides high-level administrative, analytical, and policy support; oversees assigned departments, divisions, programs, and major initiatives; coordinates interdepartmental efforts; represents the City in intergovernmental and community settings; and serves as Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence, as assigned. The Assistant City Manager is a member of the City’s Management Team.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single-position executive management classification. Duties are administrative and managerial in nature and involve complex and sensitive responsibilities with broad authority across multiple functional areas of City government. The incumbent exercises a high degree of independent judgment and discretion, working from broad policy direction to achieve City Council and organizational objectives. The position is distinguished from department director classifications by its Citywide scope, emphasis on interdepartmental coordination, policy development, and direct support to the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager may be assigned direct management responsibility for one or more City departments, divisions, or major functional areas, and may serve as a department director on a permanent or interim basis to support organizational effectiveness and continuity of operations.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Examples of Work are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. It is intended to provide accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. • Assists the City Manager in planning, organizing, managing, and directing City operations and activities; • Provides executive leadership and oversight to assigned departments, divisions, programs, or major initiatives;
• Coordinates and facilitates complex, cross-functional and interdepartmental projects and initiatives; • May be assigned to direct, manage, or serve as the acting or interim department director for one or more City departments; provides day-to-day executive oversight, strategic direction, and accountability for assigned departmental operations, staff, budgets, and programs; • Develops, analyzes, and recommends policies, ordinances, resolutions, and operational improvements; • Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports and recommendations to the City Council; • Participates in the development and administration of the City’s operating and capital budgets; • Leads or participates in complex negotiations, including labor relations and intergovernmental agreements;
• Represents the City Manager and the City with elected officials, agencies, and the public;
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Assistant City Manager
2 • Responds to and resolves sensitive, complex, and high-profile issues and complaints; • Promotes a positive organizational culture emphasizing accountability and customer service; • Serves as Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager; • Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS (position requirements at entry)
Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is qualifying. These employment standards would typically be achieved by graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field; and seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal or public-sector administration, including at least three (3) years in a management or executive-level capacity. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (position requirements at entry) Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, municipal operations, executive leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, applicable laws and regulations, labor relations, and public communication.
Ability to analyze complex administrative and policy issues; prepare clear and concise written and oral communications; manage multiple priorities; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to use a telephone and computer keyboard and may occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. The work environment is primarily an office setting with frequent interruptions. Evening and weekend meetings are required. Workdays may be extended, deadlines are common, and confidentiality is expected.