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LIt)' ul ","1<". vie)' July 1983 A~ .STANT TO THE CITY MANAG DEFINITION Under general superVlslOn, performs a wide variety of administrative and analyti- cal tasks for the City Manager; conducts studies of municipal policies, organization, finance and services in support of the management function; may administer a specific program area; and does related work as required. . DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS The Assistant to the City Manager classification functions as an administrative specialist and has latitude for the exercise of independent judgment limited by review and the general policies of the City Manager. This class is responsible for difficult analytical assignments and may develop, organize and maintain manage- ment projects or support activities. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Conducts analytical studies of policies, services and organization; formulates recom- mendations and prepares reports regarding financing, staffing and programs; analyzes budget requests; confers with the City Manager in coordinating a variety of manage- ment and administrative activities; explains City policies, procedures and services to the public; assists departmental staff in developing workload measurements, per- formance indicators, program alternatives and service delivery implications; coordi- nates activities with other agencies and private organizations; develops objectives, policies and priorities; initiates research and special studies in needed areas; pro- vides administrative guidance to departments, as assigned; represents the City Manager at various meetings and in the community; facilitates staff meetings; confers with departments, other public officials, consultants and citizens in accomplishment of pro- gram objectives; responds to citizen complaints and requests; assists in budget prepa- ration and administration; keeps abreast of current developments in the conduct of City business; attends committee, staff and City Council meetings and budget hearings as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administra- tion; good knowledge of public finance administration and sources of information related to problems of local government; good knowledge of the application of statis- tical methods to management analysis; ability to write clear and concise reports, memoranda, directives and letters; ability to develop comprehensive plans from general instructions; ability to gather, interpret, analyze, evaluate and present a variety of management analysis data; ability to persuade, justify and project conse- quences of decisions and recommendations; ability to interact with personnel at all . organizational levels and functions in stressful or confrontation situations; ability to meet the public and to discuss problems and complaints tactfully, courteously and effectively; ability to establish and maintain satisfactory work relationships with managers and City employees; ability to initiate, plan and complete work assignments with a minimum of supervision. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING Three years experience in budgetary and administrative analysis work and possession of a B.A. degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or Economics or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Masters degree and experience in municipal administration are desirable. EXHIBIT "A" 9414