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Assistant City Manager Apply for the Assistant City Manager position at St. Cloud State University . Description The City of St. Cloud is seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Assistant City Manager to join our Executive Team. Under the direction of the City Manager, this role provides strategic leadership, executive‑level guidance, and administrative direction to advance citywide goals and initiatives. As a key leader and change agent, you will help shape the future of our growing community by overseeing departments, leading projects, and driving the successful implementation of the City’s strategic plan. At the City of St. Cloud, our values guide everything we do: Accountability: We set high standards, take responsibility for results, and ensure transparency in every action. Empowerment: We cultivate an environment where leaders and employees alike are trusted, supported, and equipped to make impactful decisions. Innovation: We embrace creative solutions and forward‑looking strategies to meet the evolving needs of our community. Ownership: We take pride in our work and city, demonstrating commitment in how we serve our citizens and support one another. The Assistant City Manager Will Support the City Manager’s vision of a responsive, accessible, and efficient workforce. Collaborate across departments to deliver excellent customer service to residents and colleagues. Represent the City Manager at City Council meetings, civic gatherings, and other official functions. Serve as a trusted leader who motivates teams to achieve meaningful outcomes for the community. Schedule Standard hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with evening and weekend work required for Council meetings, workshops, and community events. Duties and Responsibilities Assist in resolving Council, citizen, and other operational issues. Compile, prepare, and present data to City Council in support of citywide programs and budgets. Manage the Strategic Plan’s development, implementation, work‑plan process, performance management and software; coordinate internal teams for updating community dashboards. Lead the development and implementation of long‑range plans, strategic plans, annual budget, capital budget, performance measurement, and other policy development documents/tools. Manage the City’s Legislative Program. Coordinate and assist in the development and reporting of the City and departmental data and business process models and related database activities and functions through current and new software for performance measurement. Conduct operational reviews; evaluate existing citywide plans and work with departments to ensure they align with the citywide comprehensive strategic plan. Coordinate and conduct office and workflow process teams in analysis, implementation, and enhancement of work processes. Work with Citywide leadership to create a culture of continuous improvement and data‑based decision‑making. Act as a change agent, developing strategic approaches to overcome organizational resistance to change. Research, review and analyze policies, procedures, best practices, organizational structures, and departmental data to evaluate progress and improve efficiency in meeting City strategic goals. Represent the City at meetings such as board, committee, public hearings, negotiation sessions, and other community‑related functions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community and partners to foster effective collaboration. Directly oversee the City’s departmental operations and special projects as directed by the City Manager. Maintain communication with other jurisdiction officials to coordinate regional issues and represent the City; serve as liaison with Department Heads, City Council, City Manager, local civic and cultural organizations, and other external agencies. Prepare reports, agendas, and other information as directed by the City Manager. Assist the City with property acquisition. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager during absences. Perform related work as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field required, supplemented by three (3) years of municipal director‑level work (Florida municipal director experience preferred); or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing required knowledge and skills. Must possess and maintain a valid state of Florida driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration, management, and strategic planning. Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask in a busy environment. Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the responsibilities of subordinate department heads. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of local government management, methods, policies, and procedures. Considerable knowledge of economic development procedures and programs. Knowledge of program and goal evaluation techniques. Knowledge of accounting, budgetary, and operational controls. Knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices. Knowledge of modern information systems, spreadsheets, database management, and software. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to analyze, report, and formulate recommended solutions for technical and complex issues affecting all city departments. Ability to handle confidential information and controversial problems tactfully. Ability to make complex decisions and interpretations in accordance with established rules and procedures. Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a self‑directed fashion. Ability to speak and present to the public. Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment; assignments usually consist of stated objectives. Physical Requirements Regularly required to talk or hear, walk, sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Requires ability to calculate figures and amounts (discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages), and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E‑Verify. Veteran’s preference is given in accordance with Florida Law. Benefits Package On‑site employee health care center – free for employees and dependents. Paid vacation. Sick leave (rollover from year to year). 11 paid holidays for general employees and two paid holidays for police officers. Floating holiday. Medical and dental coverage. Pension plan. Award programs. Deferred compensation plan. Discounted automobile insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Flexible work schedules. Holiday bonus. Life and accidental death benefits. Long‑term disability coverage. Management leave. Sick leave bank. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Cloud State University

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