Chief Operations Officer Jobs

THE CITY OF

NEW BRITAIN

CONNECTICUT

INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY

FOR THE POSITION OF:

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Anticipated Start Date: January 16, 2024

About the Position:

This senior leadership position reports directly to the Mayor and is responsible for the management, direction and coordination of all City operations and activities.The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for the oversight of all City Departments.The Chief Operations Officer is responsible for reporting and advising the Mayor on all operations and activities.The Chief Operations Officer periodically reports to the Common Council and shall attend all Common Council meetings.

Examples of Duties:

·Directs and supervises all City Department Heads with broad oversight of all departmental operations and administration to ensure compliance with established policies and applicable law. Meets and interacts with department heads and division heads on a regular basis to discuss and act on departmental matters

·Periodically reviews the operations of City departments to establish citywide work standards and to improve efficiency.

·Directs the preparation of the Mayor’s annual budget.

·Provides overall direction for the financial management of the City at the highest level of competence and integrity to ensure proper controls and accountability.

·Provides information and guidance to the Mayor for the formulation of City policy based on data, research and analysis.

·Accurately interprets and implements the policy and priorities of the Mayor and demonstrates support for such policy to staff and the public.

·Establishes systems for the development of effective short term and long term planning to assure continuous improvement of government operations and activities.

·Engages in ongoing assessment of City’s needs and interests in order to develop policy initiatives for recommendations to the Mayor and Council.

·Works collaboratively with Mayor, Council, Human Resources and Corporation Counsel in preparing for collective bargaining contract negotiations.

·Strives to gain respect and support of the community on the conduct of municipal government operations and services.

·Develops positive working relationships with the City’s legislative delegation at both state and federal levels.

·Interacts with the public on a regular basis to keep residents and business representatives informed of City policies and procedures; hears and responds to citizen concerns, issues and requests.

NOTE:The duties and responsibilities 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.

Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Mayor

Supervision Exercised: Exercises supervision over all city employees

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible government experience as a Chief Administrative Officer, City/Town Manager, Assistant Manager or Senior Departmental Director. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in Operations, Financial Management, Labor Negotiations and Human Resources.

Special Requirement: Permanent residency in the City of New Britain is required within one (1) year after completion of the probationary period.The probationary period shall be twelve (12) months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Principles and practices of public administration, including human resources development and management, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings.
• Analyze complex problems, review and analyze alternatives, formulate conceptual frameworks and identify best practices to develop integrated, efficient, and cost effective solutions.
• Principles and practices of developing and implementing a business communication plan that is clear, concise and responsive.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to evaluate complex operational and program strategies and develop approaches that maximize return on investment, contain costs, and improve operations and services.
• Functions and accountabilities of municipal government and relationships with other government agencies.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential issues and situations.
• Direct, oversee, control and manage the work of others including executive management personnel.
• Principles and practices of long-range and strategic planning.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, studies and other written materials.

Licenses; Certifications; Special Requirements:

Valid Driver’s license

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Background Investigation: Background Investigation and Reference Checks will be required for top finalists.

Probationary Period: The probationary period for this position shall be (12) months.

Compensation and Application Process:

The salary range is $120,000-$150,000.The salary is negotiable upon qualifications and experience.The City provides a generous benefits package with includes health, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, 14 paid holidays and sick leave.The City participates in CMERS pension plan.

New Britain is an AA/EOE Employer

If you are interested in this position or have questions, please contact

Linda Guard at 860-826-3408 or [email protected]

Anticipated start date for this position is January 16, 2024.

The City will be accepting applications until August 25, 2023 at 4:00 pm

Additional information is available on our website:https://www.newbritainct.gov