CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER
$3,293.94 - $4,482.60 / bi-weekly
$85,642.44 - $116,547.53 / annually
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JOB TITLE: Administrative Leader DEPARTMENT: City Wide
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNIT: M GRADE: 436
ESTABLISHED: TBD LEVEL: Middle Manager
SUMMARY / IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Administrative Leader classification is an entry to early journey middle-management leadership classification. Incumbents in this classification possess and exhibit Middle Management Core competencies.
This is a middle-manager who is either new to the management workforce or whose assignments primarily consist of high-level, complex, and analytic staff work while in turn exercising a high level of independence in his/her specific job assignment. As they gain more experience they are typically responsible for project, programs, initiatives, or services that have may have an impact outside of their department or are leading an internal department process and procedure that are mid-level, complex, and/or analytical.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following describes the essential duties and responsibilities. The duties as shown below are not intended to show every job duty of the classification and instead are focused on the key concepts for the work at this level.
Performing management-level staff work including conducting research and performing complex analysis and modeling providing advice and recommendations to departmental leadership. Functioning as a team member on significant projects producing high level analytic and support work related to the project;
Taking the lead on important projects that do not include a project team; Leading the efforts of project sub-committees;
Providing direct customer support (internal or external); Recommending project outcomes;
Preparing and monitoring budgets and performance measures; possessing technical expertise in a specific discipline(s);
May perform a wide range of administrative, research a nd technical work supporting departmental functions supporting one or more core administrative functions or programs. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental policies.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Middle Manager:
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER
$3,293.94 - $4,482.60 / bi-weekly
$85,642.44 - $116,547.53 / annually
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Incumbents should have a solid foundation of Individual Contributor and Front -line Supervisor core competencies identified by the organization, as well as the following core competencies identified as essential for Middle Manager (click the hyper link to s ee the full definition Middle Manager Competencies):
Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential. Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
Organization Knowledge - Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works." Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks. Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached. Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base. Written Communication - Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written lang uage to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.
Financial Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization.
They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.
Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.
Technology Savvy - Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Depending on the level of the assignment incumbents may be required to possess some or all the following:
Current technical/professional knowledge of the complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with the scope of work of a recognized profession, Possession of license(s) and/or certifications associated with the assignment, Educational degree in a specific area of study; and
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER
$3,293.94 - $4,482.60 / bi-weekly
$85,642.44 - $116,547.53 / annually
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Mastery of some or all core competencies described , including those of Individual Contributor and Front-line Supervisor, depending on the assignment.
Possession of a valid and appropriate Driver License. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and meet City liability requirements to drive for City business. Requires completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the City. The incumbent must meet the physical requirements of the job class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
May require completion of a pre-employment physical to the satisfaction of the City. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: