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General Statement of Duties
Under the direction of the City Manager, this employee provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of city operations, city finance, budgeting, and development functions. This employee also provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of city finance, budgeting, and development functions. This employee also provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of intake, processing, and resolution of constituent inquiries regarding city operations and requests or inquiries from members of council. Employee may also be involved in special projects or other Council or City Manager directed initiatives, coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager shall perform such other duties of the office as may be assigned at any time by the City Manager. This position is unclassified in accordance with the City of Cincinnati Charter and Civil Service Rules.
Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of research and analysis.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of Community Engagement
Methods and techniques of financial analysis, economic analysis, and forecasting.
Municipal financing strategies (taxes, user fees, bond sales, etc.)
City municipal operations and performance measures.
Public policy priorities of City administration and City Council.
Principles and practices of municipal capital budget and operating budget preparation and administration.
Principles of management, supervision, labor relations, training, and performance evaluation.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Skill to:
Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
Write effectively, communicate professionally, and speak publicly.
Ability to:
Implement and maintain positive employee relations.
Promote and maintain highest integrity.
Analyze and manage effective EEO/AA programs.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of departments and lower-level staff.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Develop funding strategies for priority projects and programs.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Present oral and written reports on important City issues.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Manage a portfolio of various operational departments in various locations across the City.
Required Education and Experience
Each applicant must have eight years responsible experience in public administration, governmental financial management, or a closely related field, with four years of supervisory responsibility. Additionally, each applicant must have the equivalent to a Master’s degree from an accredited institution with major course work in public administration, finance, management, or a closely related field. Must be a City of Cincinnati resident at the time of appointment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator and team builder.
Must be available in case of emergencies and to coordinate responses with departments and staff on irregular schedules
Working and Physical Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Predominately indoor environments; exposure to computer screens; attendance at outdoor functions may be required.
Physical Conditions: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on appllicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees’ to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati’s workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.Equal Employment OpportunityThe City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.HolidaysThe City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:New Year’s DayMartin Luther King DayPresident’s DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans’ DayThanksgiving DayDay after ThanksgivingChristmasHealth InsuranceThe Cincinnati 80/20 Plan is offered to all City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents. The 80/20 medical plan is administered by Anthem and prescription drug coverage is administered by OptumRx. Eligible dependents include:Legal Spouse or Equal PartnerChild (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a “Qualified Medical Child Support Order”)Step-childChild for whom the employee or employee’s spouse/equal partner is a legal guardianGroup Life InsuranceCity employees that are in the non-protective services can participate in a flex term life insurance and long term disability plan. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and tobacco use. Flexible Benefits PlansHealthcare Flex Spending AccountCity employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family member. Participants can set aside up to $2,500/year in pre-tax payroll deductions.Dependent Care Flex Spending AccountCity employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside up to$2,500/year for a single person or married person filing separately and up to $5,000 for a married couple or single person filing head of household in pre-tax payroll deductions.Transportation Expense Reimbursement AccountCity employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to $230/month.Healthy Lifestyles ProgramCity employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to$500/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to the traditional medical plan. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may qualify for an annual reimbursement of up to $10,000 to offset the cost of enrolling in the other plan and your out of pocket expenses associated with that plan. Retirement PlanThe City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati’s Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred CompensationThe City offers employees a choice of two tax-deferred retirement savings programs, Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation (OPEDC) program and ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC). Both programs allow employees to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary, pre-tax payroll deductions. A broad range of investment options are available to select from.
