CITY OF CHELAN JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DEPARTMENT:
Administration
REPORTS TO:
Mayor
SUPERVISES:
Department Heads
ADOPTED/REVISED DATE: June 12, 2003 SALARY GRADE: Contract
POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY
Responsible for the administration and operation of the city government and its services under the general
direction and supervision of the Mayor.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Promotes positive public relations
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Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of policies and procedures as
approved by City Council and directed by the Mayor
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Regularly meets with the Mayor to advise on issues and assignments
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Supervises preparation of all City Council agenda issues
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Serves as Personnel Director for the City
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Coordinates legal matters with the City Attorney
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Works with Finance Director and Mayor to prepare the Preliminary Budget
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Works with department heads on capital improvement plans and financing
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Attends City Council meetings and other meetings as directed by the Mayor
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Maintains communication with other governmental agencies and the public
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Recommends and develops organizational measures that are deemed necessary or expedient
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May perform survey review and inspection of all development projects within the city
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Participates in the selection of consultants
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Performs reviews of projects including water, sewer, street, storm drainage, traffic signalization and
channelization
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Promotes, coordinates and recommends economic development strategy and projects
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Performs other related duties as needed
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Some lifting may be required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS FOR SUCCESS
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Knowledge of municipal, state, federal laws
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Knowledge of municipal organization struc