City Administrator Jobs

Overview: Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Management, or a related field
• Six (6) years or more of experience in management, leading a department or large organization
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alabama Driver's License and a City of Hoover Driver’s Permit

• Municipal Government experience
• Master's Degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Management, or a related field

Responsibilities:

• Represents the city and provides a liaison relationship with civic and merchant associations on matters concerning the city;
• Provides advice and recommendations to the governing body on changes or additions to city code deemed necessary for efficient and legal operation of the city's business;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Provides signature authority on lawful contracts on behalf of the city;
• Provides potential developers and businesses information and assistance in relocation, expansion and construction of facilities and extending the city's infrastructure;
• Keeps Mayor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Directs and coordinates the City Operations Department and directly supervises other departments within the City;
• Provides advice and recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and various boards of the city concerning matters pertinent to the city's planning, development, and utilization;
• Analyzes emergency situations, develops appropriate plan of action, determines legal limitations, and advises in the prompt restoration of any interrupted city service or the removal of public safety hazards;
• Develops and implements the utilization of all city property;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of city operations and activities;
• Reviews and recommends budgets for departments;
• Responds to city or state officials', employees', and or other citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Coordinates legal activities on behalf of the city to minimize legal costs and liabilities;
• Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
• Originates ideas for improvements in the city's procedures to enhance service and/or lower costs;
• Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to subordinates;
• Represents the Mayor on various boards or committees;
• Performs investigations and acts on city complaints and grievances regarding city matters;
• Attends all city council meetings;