CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
BUSINESS LEADER
$4,684.31 - $6,374.70 / bi-weekly
$121,492.17 - $165,742.31 / annually
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JOB TITLE: Business Leader DEPARTMENT: City Wide
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt UNIT: M GRADE: 437
ESTABLISHED: TBD LEVEL: Middle Manager
SUMMARY / IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Business Leader classification is a senior experienced middle-management leadership classification.
Incumbents in this classification possess and exhibit Middle Management Core competencies.
This is an experienced and highly skilled individual who can work independently and align work with department and citywide goals. This individual is organizationally savvy and a critical thinker. They are experienced at developing strategy, sound decision making and delivering results.
This is a senior -level middl e management/division head position typically reporting to executive management and responsible for a significant division within a department (a division is comprised of one or more section, units, and/or ONE complex or multiple functions) or for managing a core business or service of the department. This job class is also applicable to individuals who perform very highly and uniquely skilled technical and/or analytical work, but do not supervise or lead subordinates. The key distinguishing characteristics of these uniquely skilled individuals are that they typically have large independence of action to perform their duties under very general administrative supervision , and perform duties that require several years of advanced technical training and/or analytical experience.
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.
Typically m anages and/or s upervises Administrative and/or Program Leaders as well as other technical and administrative staff;
Manages one or more departmental divisions OR performs highly skilled technical and analytical work;
Leads significant and/or complex departmental general programs, key service areas or projects that may have multiple major programs, projects, and/or functions impacts; Makes broad departmental policy decisions for the program/business and how the work is performed;
Makes decisions on the expansion of services and performs complex technical, professional, and analytical work for a variety of programs and department activities; Routinely performs complex business and policy analytics; advises and influences leadership on policy decisions;
Prioritizes and allocates resources within programs, projects, or city-wide initiatives;
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
BUSINESS LEADER
$4,684.31 - $6,374.70 / bi-weekly
$121,492.17 - $165,742.31 / annually
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Overseeing program, project or city -wide initiatives budget development and balancing those fiscal priorities;
Establishing measurements; and assuming accountability for program results; Coordinates resources with other programs or departments; Sets program goals and measurements.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Middle Manager:
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 see 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, coachi ng, 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 con vincing documents. They use written language 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.
CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA
BUSINESS LEADER
$4,684.31 - $6,374.70 / bi-weekly
$121,492.17 - $165,742.31 / annually
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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
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: