R98-013RESOLUTION NO. R98-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DALE S.
SUGERMAN AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN APPOINTMENT CONTRACT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH DALE S.
SUGERMAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of staff, the City desires to employ the
services of Dale S. Sugerman as Assistant City Manager of the City of Boynton Beach,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to provide certain benefits and
requirements regarding the employment of Dale S. Sugerman by the City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does hereby
confn-m the appointment of Dale S. Sugerman as Assistant City Manager of the City of
Boynton Beach, Florida and authorizes the City Manager to execute an Appointment
Contract on behalf of the City of Boynton Beach with Dale S. Sugerman, said Contract
being attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
CifffClerk
day of February, 1998.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice
Commissioner /
~n~issioner ~
t~ommlssloner .~
WORK PLAN FOR RE-ASSIGNMENT AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
NEW ASSIGNMENT TO BE BY EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
Present Full-Time Duties:
Assistant City Manager
Supervisory responsibility over I.T.S.
Director of Human Resources
Chief Union Negotiator
Temporary Assignments
Acting I.T.S. Director
Acting Economic Development Director
Proposed Full-Time Duties:
Assistant City Manager
Supervisory responsibilities over Utilities
Supervisory responsibilities over Public Works
Economic Development Director
Chief Union Negotiator (through current negotiations only)
WORK PLAN
1) Base of operations (and funding of efforts) will be with Utilities.
2)
3)
4)
Will provide full supervision of Utility Department and Public Works
Department efforts such that they coordinate directly with all city-wide
Economic Development activities,
Will provide project management and point-of-contact leadership with the
Development Department (thru Bulent Kastarlak) on the following projects:
a) Marina project.
b) Dolphin Bar project.
c) Ocean Avenue Bridge project.
d) Downtown Stormwater Drainage project.
Will handle all Economic Development activities, including:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Contact with the Chamber of Commerce
Follow-through with the C.R.A. determination.
Development/distribution of the City brochure.
Aggressive marketing of the City.
Coordinate with Quantum & Catafulmo
EXHIBIT "B"
APPOINTMENT CONTRACT
THIS APPOINTMENT CONTRACT is entered into
BOYNTON BEACH, Florida, (the "CITY") by and through
MANAGER") and DALE S. SUGERMAN.
between the CITY OF
its City Manager ("CITY
RECITALS
The CITY and DALE S. SUGERMAN acknowledge the following premises for
this contract:
A. The CITY MANAGER is the Chief Executive Officer of the CITY and is
authorized, pursuant to Section 72.1(b) to appoint individuals in a specialized field.
B. The CITY MANAGER on behalf of the CITY desires to appoint DALE S.
SUGERMAN as an Assistant City Manager for the CITY, and DALE $. SUGERMAN '
desires to undertake that appointment.
C. In selecting DALE S. SUGERMAN to be appointed as Assistant City
Manager for the CITY, the CITY MANAGER has relied on all information and materials
appearing on or furnished in connection with his application for that position. DALE $.
SUGERMAN represents that all such information and materials are accurate, complete,
and authentic and that he is qualified to serve as Assistant City Manager and that the
performance of such duties are specialized in nature.
D. The CITY and DALE S. SUGERMAN wish to reduce their agreements to
writing in order to describe their relationship with each other, to provide a basis for
effective communication between them as they fulfill their respective governance and
administrative functions, and to enhance administrative stability and continuity within
the City of Boynton Beach.
E. The position of Assistant City Manager is a contractual appointment by
the CITY MANAGER of an individual in a specialized field and not a civil service
position and the CITY's Civil Service Rules and Regulations are not applicable to DALE
S. SUGERMAN. By entering into this appointment contract, DALE S. SUGERMAN
waives all dghts under the City's Civil Service system.
F. Nothing herein shall constitute an abridgment of or limitation to the dghts
and powers of the MANAGER to manage the work force of the CITY and to organize,
reorganize, create, or abolish the CITY work force, including this appointment except as
provided.for herein
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G. Nothing herein shall constitute an abridgment or limitation on the rights
and powers of the City Commission to create or alter the work force of the CITY by
appropriation or non-appropriation of funds earmarked for departments, positions, or
appointments.
TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND COVENANTS
Accordingly, on the foregoing premises and in consideration of the mutual
covenants contained in this contract, the CITY and DALE S. SUGERMAN agree as
follows:
ARTICLE 1
Ag reement for Appointment
1.1 The CITY MANAGER hereby appoints DALE S. SUGERMAN to
serve as Assistant City Manager for the CITY and DALE S. SUGERMAN hereby
accepts that appointment and undertakes that appointment.
1.2 DALE S. SUGERMAN is an at will employee of the CITY. By
acceptan.ce of this Contract DALE S. SUGERMAN acknowledges that there has been
no representation or promise, expressed or implied fixing the term of his appointment,
except as provided for herein,
ARTICLE 2
Duties and Obligations
2.1 Principal Duties and Obligations. Subject to the CITY
MANAGER's responsibilities and direction for the overall operation of the CITY's work
force, DALE S. SUGERMAN shall:
2.1.1 Serve as an Assistant City Manager of the CITY, as that job is
defined in the job description and action plan as attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and
"B", including all responsibility for Economic Development functions and, in cooperation
with the Utility Director and Public Works Director/City Engineer, be responsible for
overseeing the supervision, operations and management of the CITY'S Utility
Department and Public Works Department.
2.1.2 As Assistant City Manager, DALE S. SUGERMAN shall not be
responsible for pdmary supervision of the City's Human Resources Department
functions, nor shall he be responsible for prima~ superv!sion of the City's Information
Technology Services Department functions as of the date of ratification of this
agreement.
2.1.3 Nothing herein shall limit the power of the CITY MANAGER to
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assign DALE S. SUGERMAN to special projects from time to time in his role as
Assistant City Manager.
2.2 Manner of Performance. Except as otherwise expressly provided
by this contract, as Assistant City Manager, he shall at all times:
2.2.1 devote all his time, attention, knowledge, and skill solely and
exclusively to the business and interests of the CITY during normal working hours and
at City related events after normal business hours.
2.2.2 perform his duties and obligations faithfully, industriously, and to
the best ef his ability.
2.2.3 not engage in conflicting outside employment except with prior
written disclosure to the CITY MANAGER.
2.2.4 keep the CITY MANAGER fully informed in advance of all travel
and activities that take him out of the office for more than a day at a time. All travel
must receive prior written approval of the CITY MANAGER.
ARTICLE 3
Annual Performance Goals and Evaluation
3.1 The CITY MANAGER shall review and evaluate the performance of DALE
S. SUGERMAN at least once annually in advance of the adoption of the annual
operating budget. The review and evaluation shall be in accordance with performance
cdteda developed by the MANAGER, which cdteda must be provided to DALE S.
SUGERMAN in advance of the commencement of the period of evaluation. The cdteria
may be added to or deleted from as the MANAGER may from time to time determine,
except that DALE S. SUGERMAN shall not be evaluated for tasks if no performance
cdteda have been established. Further, the MANAGER shall provide DALE S.
SUGERMAN with a summary written statement of the evaluation and provide an
adequate opportunity for DALE S. SUGERMAN to discuss his evaluation with the
MANAGER.
3.2 Periodically, the MANAGER and DALE S. SUGERMAN shall define such
goals and performance objectives that they determine necessary for the proper
operation of the Economic Development function, Utility Department and Public Works
Department operations in attainment of the objectives and shall further establish a
relative priodty among those, vadous goals and objective_s, which shall be reduced to
wdting. Such goals and objectives shall be generally attainable within the time
limitations as specified in the annual operating and capital budgets and appropriations
provided by the CITY.
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3.3 Compensation reviews are not subject to any specific formula applicable
to other C~TY personnel. Wage adjustments shall be at the sole discretion of the C~TY
MANAGER and are subject to the appropriation of funds by the City Commission.
ARTICLE 4
Compensation and Benefits
4.1 Base Salary. The CITY shall pay to DALE S. SUGERMAN an
annual salary of EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 00/100
($81,111.00) DOLLARS, payable in equal installments at the same intervals as the
CITY's management personnel are paid.
4.2 Deferred Compensation. City and Sugerman agree to execute all
necessary agreements provided by the International City Management Association-
Retirement Corporation (tCMA-RC) for SUGERMAN's participation in said ICMA-RC
retirement plan, and in addition to the base salary paid by the CITY to SUGERMAN,
CITY agrees to pay an amount equal to Seven and one-half (7.5%) percent of
SUGERMAN's base salary, or $7,500.00, whichever is less, into the ICMA-RC on
SUGERMAN's behalf, in equal proportionate amounts each pay period, and to transfer
ownership to succeeding CITY or SUGERMAN upon SUGERMAN's resignation or
discharge.
4.3 Business Expenses. The CITY shall pay or reimburse DALE S.
SUGERMAN consistent with reimbursement policies for CITY managerial employees.
4.4 Automobile. The City shall provide DALE S. SUGERMAN with a
fleet vehicle. This CITY vehicle, the selection of which shall be as agreed to by DALE
S. SUGERMAN and the CITY MANAGER, may be used by DALE S. SUGERMAN for
both CITY business and personal use.
4.5 Health Insurance. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall receive the same
benefit provided to non-union City employees hired after 10/1/91.
4.6 Disability Insurance. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall receive the
same benefit provided to non-union City employees hired after 10/1/91.
4.7 Life Insurance. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall receive the same
benefit provided to non-union City employees: hired after 10/1/91.
4.8 Participation in Retirement System. SUGERMAN shall be
enrolled in and shall enjoy .a!l benefits provided .under the General Employee Pension
Plan.
4.9 Holidays. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall be entitled to observe the
same paid legal holidays as non-union employees hired after 10/1/91.
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4.10 Vacations. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall be entitled to observe the
same vacation accrual as non-union employees hired before 10/1/91, only for
accumulations earned after 10/3/97. He shall be able to carry over his vacation accruals
that are currently on the books to his contractual vacation accruals.
4.11 Sick Leave. DALE S. SUGERMAN shall be entitled to accrue sick
leave and be subject to the same sick leave policies as non-union employees hired
before 10/1/91, only for accumulations earned after 10/3/97. He shall be able to carry
over his sick leave accruals that are currently on the books to his contractual sick
accruals.
4.12 Adjustments. If, subsequent to the date of this Appointment
Contract,' the City Commission approves, for non-contract or individual contract
employees, vacation leave and sick leave accruals at the rates received by employees
hired pdor to 10/1/91, DALE S. SUGERMAN's accruals, for the period of time from his
date of hire until 10/3/97, shall be adjusted to provide the increased benefit.
ARTICLE 5
Indemnification and Reimbursement
5.1
Indemnification of the Assistant City Manager.
The CITY shall:
5.1.1 defend and indemnify DALE S. SUGERMAN against all
claims and actions,' civil or criminal, provided the claims or actions arise out of and in
the course of the performance of his duties and responsibilities pursuant to this
Contract; and
5.1.2 pay any judgment that may be entered against DALE S.
SUGERMAN in a civil action arising out of and in the course of the performance of his
duties and responsibilities pursuant to this contract, except a judgment based on
intentional wrongdoing by DALE S. SUGERMAN.
5.1.3 CITY reserves the rights to select, appoint, retain, or
discharge legal counsel necessary to provide the foregoing defense.
ARTICLE 6
Date of Appointment
6.1
DALE S. SUGERMAN's appointment and the term of this Contract
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shall commence on the date of ratification of this contract by the City Commission.
Additionally, DALE S. SUGERMAN shall receive a base salary adjustment of 5%,
retroactive to October 3, 1997, the anniversary date of DALE S. SUGERMAN's odginal
em ployment with the City.
ARTICLE 7
Termination of Contract
7.1
Events of Termination. This Contract shall terminate:
7.1.1 at any time by mutual agreement of DALE S. SUGERMAN and the
CITY;
7.1.2 upon DALE S. SUGERMAN's sustained inability for all or
substantially all of 180 calendar days in a 190 day period to perform all or substantially -
all of his duties and obligations pursuant to this Contract as a result of physical or
mental illness or condition, which inability shall be vedfied at the CITY's expense (to the
extent not covered by applicable medical insurance maintained by the CITY) by a
licensed physician selected by the CITY, provided that state or federal law or regulation
would not 'preclude or prohibit DALE S. SUGERMAN's separation under the condition;
7.1.3 at any time by the CITY MANAGER's and CITY
COMMISSION's unilateral termination of DALE S. SUGERMAN's contract for the
position.
7.1.4
the death of DALE S. SUGERMAN.
7.1.5 the resignation of DALE S. SUGERMAN. A resignation shall
be submitted in writing and shall provide for an actual resignation date no later than
forty-five (45) days following the date of notice of resignation.
7.2 Rights and Obligations Upon Unilateral Termination by CITY.
Unilateral termination shall be in wdting, signed by the CITY MANAGER, and need not
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reflect performance related reasons. If this Contract is terminated by unilateral action
by the CITY MANAGER, DALE S. SUGERMAN shall be entitled only to:
7.2.1 Prorated base salary for the effective date of the termination
plus one hundred eighty (180) days;
7.2.2
to this Contract;
reimbursement for as-yet unreimbursed expenses pursuant
7.2.3 an amount for accrued and unused vacation leave, not to
exceed the maximum number of .days permitted by law, according to the
schedule/formula for non-union employees hired before 10/1/91;
7.2.4 an amount for accrued and unused sick leave, not to exceed
the maximum number of days permitted by law, according to the schedule/formula for
non-unioh employees hired before 10/1/91.
7.3 Rights and Obligations Upon Termination by Mutual
Agreement. If this Contract terminates upon mutual agreement of the parties, DALE S.
SUGERMAN shall be entitled to:
7'.3.1
base salary accrued to the agreed date of termination;
7.3.2
to this Contract;
reimbursement for as-yet unreimbursed expenses pursuant
7.3.3 an amount for accrued and unused vacation leave, not to
exceed the maximum number of days permitted by law, according to the
schedule/formula for non-union employees hired before 10/1/91;
7.3.4 an amount for accrued and unused sick leave, not to exceed
the maximum number of days permitted by law, according to the schedule/formula for
non-union employees hired before 10/1/91;
7.,~ Rights and Obligations Upon Termination Due to Disability or
Death. If this Contract terminates due to DALE S. SUGERMAN's physical disability or
death, DALE S. SUGERMAN or his guardian or personal representative shall be
entitled only to the following compensation and benefits:
7.4.1 base salary through the last day that DALE S. SUGERMAN
performed services to or on .behalf of the CITY;
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7.4.2
to this Contract;
reimbursement for as-yet unreimbursed expenses pursuant
7.4.3 an amount for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave,
not to exceed the maximum number of days permitted by law, according to the
schedule/formula for non-union employees hired before 10/1/91; and
7.4.4 life and/or disability benefits if applicable.
7.5 Rights and Obligations Upon Termination Due to Resignation.
If this Contract terminates due to DALE S. SUGERMAN's resignation, DALE S.
SUGERMAN shall be entitled only to the following compensation and benefits:
7.5.1 base salary through the date of resignation or such other
date as mutually agreed to between DALE S. SUGERMAN and the CITY MANAGER;
7.5.2
to this Contract;
reimbursement for as-yet unreimbursed expenses pursuant
7.5.3 an amount for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave,
not to exceed the maximum number of. days permitted by law, according to the
schedule/formula for non-union employees hired before 10/1/91;
7.5.4
life and/or disability benefits if applicable.
ARTICLE 8
Modification or extension of Contract
8.1 Modification and Amendment. No modification of or amendment
to this Contract shall be valid unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
ARTICLE 9
Inapplicability of Collective-Bargaining Agreements
9.1 No collective-bargaining agreement .to which the CITY is a party
shall in whole or in part govern, apply to, or be deemed part of or incorporated into this
Contract.
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ARTICLE 10
Venue
10.1 Any civil action arising out of this Contract or the nonperformance
or breach of any covenant contained in it shall be brought only in Palm Beach County,
Florida.
ARTICLE 11
Waiver
11.1 The CITY's waiver of any breach of any term, condition,
covenant of this Contract shall not constitute the waiver of any other breach of the
same or any other term, condition, or covenant of this Contract.
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~ Applicability to Successors
12.1 This Contract shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of:
12.1.1 DALE S. SUGERMAN's heirs and personal representatives; and
12.1.2the CITY regardless of changes in the persons holding office as
members of the CITY.
or
ARTICLE 13
Severability of Provisions
13.1 If any provision of this Contract or the application of any provision
to any party or circumstance shall be prohibited by or invalid under applicable law, the
provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or invalidity without
invalidating the remaining provisions of this Contract or their application to other parties
or circumstances.
ARTICLE 14
Governing Law
14.1 This co~tract and the terms, conditions, and covenants contained
in it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida.
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ARTICLE 15
Integration of All Agreements and Understandings
15.1 This Contract contains the entire agreement between the CITY and
DALE S. SUGERMAN. All prior agreements and understandings, whether written or
oral, pertaining to the CITY's appointment of DALE S. SUGERMAN are fully abrogated
and of no further force and effect from and after the date of this Contract.
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15;.2 Regardless of which party's counsel prepared the original draft and
subsequbnt revisions of this Contract, DALE S. SUGERMAN and the CITY and their
respective counsel have had equal opportunity to contribute to and have contributed to
its contents, and this Contract shall not be deemed to be the product of and, therefore,
construed against either of the m.
15.3 The omission from this Contract of a term or provision contained in
an earlier draft of the Contract shall have no evidentiary significance regarding the
contractual intent of the parties.
ARTICLE 16
Execution of Contract
16.1 This Contract may be executed in duplicate or in counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall be deemed
one and the same instrument. No term, condition, or covenant of this Contract shall be
binding o,n either party until both parties have signed it.
EXECUTED on the respective dates set forth below.
DALE S. SUGERMAN (~
Witness
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
KERRWL. WiI.~_IS, CITY MANAGER
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GER~LIb TAYL0~/I(~IAYOR
APPROVED AS TO ~ORM:
CITY ATTORNEY/
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Dated:
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ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
Nature of Work=
This Is a hlgh!y responsib:e professional supervisory,
administrative and research position reporting directly to the City
Manager.
The employee,s work will include research and studies
securing facts ab medat
~e-artm~nt .... ~out. administrative operations throu
w .? u~ =ne City, and will include some adml~str
responsibilities relative to atari
City operations. Tile employee will
work on a day-to-day basis with Citizens Department Directors and
members of the press.
Acts ss City Manager during times of absence and
unavailability of the City Manager.
Task Statement(s):
Note= These examples are Intended only as illustrations of
the va=lous types of work performed in this class~fication. The
omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical
assignment for this position. '
Assists and advises City Manager with administrative details and
duties of C~ty Manager's office relative to the day-to-day
functioning of City government.
Plans, enacts, and monitors special programs aa directed by the
City Manager.
Investigates citizen's complaints and requests for se=vice, and
attempts to resolve difficulties or provide responses.
Assists in preparation of the agenda and support material for City
Council Meetings~ prepares and writes public information ~aterial.
Assists City Manager in monitoring departmental activities.
Maintains close contact with all municipal departments in order to
assist departments Ln meeting operational objectives as
appropriate.
Participates in the planning and coordination of work in connection
with the proper operating functions of financial administration and
budget Preparation~ assists the City Manager in analyzing budget
requests.
Reviews budget transfers/amendments for ]ustiflca~lon, fiscal
impact and conformance with applicable policies/procedures.
Analyzes budget variances for
de~ermine causative factors.
revenues_' and expenditures to
EXHIBIT "A"
Assistant City Manager Job Description - pg. 2
Conducts needs assessment to project future needs, expenses, and
expenditures.
Develops revenue projections for next fiscal year; makes timely
adjustments to projections.
Reviews reports, billings, etc. to reconcile discrepancies.
Assists in coordination of corrective actions recommended by
internal and external auditors.
Gathers information to facilitate policy/procedure planning;
reviews/revises, observes, implements/clarifies policies,
procedures and regulations ho facilitate unit operations that are
consistent with legal and organizational guidelines; documents
appropriate procedures, programs, etc., to ensure compliance.
Instructs/advises personnel on local, state andfederal procedures,
rules, etc.
Resolves unusual questions/problems and provides technical advice.
Coordinates staff and equipment to facilitate work completion;
accepts, responsibility for actions and/or accomplishments of both
unit and self.
Sets appropriate deadlines for work activities; meets deadlines to
coincide with organizational needs and goals; determines long and
short-range goals for work unit.
Complies with all established poliCies and procedures of City
including all safety policies/procedures; reports accidents and
incidents accordingly.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communications skills;
conveys ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
Accomplishes objectives without close supervision;
suggestions to improve operational procedures/controls.
makes
Develops contingency plans for crisis situations and anticipates
variations in work flow.
Demonstrates proficiency in specialized areas neceesaryfor current
assignment.
Follows the expectations
profession and position.
regarding the
ethical conduct of
Participates in training programs, takes- advantage of other
continuing education opportunitieS, and/or reads professional
publications to keep current on techniques or methodologies
appropriate to the Job.
.Demonstrates working knowledge of relevant law, rules and
regulations within the profession; utilizes legal resources when
necessary leading to knowledgeable d~cisions.
Assistant City Manager Job Description - pg. 3
Organizes work to use time effectively and efficiently.
Delegates authority and responsibility to subordinates with
appropriate guidelines and follow up; seeks maximum productivity
from work unit/department.
Assures equal opportunity in the work place and works toward
accomplishment of cultural & w6rkforce diversity by implementing
affirmative action goals.
Documents all rights/obligations of City and Contractor/Grantor to
avoid misunderstandings regarding contracted activity; reviews
contracts/grants to ensure compliance with established policies;
amends/reconstructs contract to comply with services needed.
Devises time frames for specific tasks and recommendations;
determines and communicates the priority of issues.
Identifies target audience for programming needs; monitors program
status and determines solutions to problems.
Researches programming offered by other entities/organizations to
support rationale for implementing programming/eliminate
duplication of services.
Reviews receipt and expenditure of grant funds; monitors progress
of contracts; prepares reports as required by grantor and/or City.
Monitors, allocates and schedules resources to ensure
accomplishment of program goals.
Reviews program performance data to determine need for program
qhanges.
Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with
supervisors, subordinates, other employees/agencies; projects a
positive, professional impression when dealing with the general
public.
Accepts work assignments willingly.
Investigates complaints
appropriate action to
departmental policy.
made against subordinates; takes
resolve them in a fair manner per
Keeps superiors/subordinates aware of changes tn policy and
procedure which might affect their performance and morale.
Makes presentations to schools, civic groups,
organizations, etc., to inform/publicize programs.
business
Counsels, disciplines and recommends employee termination when
necessary.
Handles employee complaints/grievances and problems.
Develops a work climate conducive to subordinates' productivity;
develops two-way communication, provides proper tools, equipment
and training, and provides leadership in resolvina oroblems.
Assistant City Manager Job Description - pg. 4
Performs research/analysis add-prepares written reports, graphs,
tables, etc.
Keeps superior informed of change~ ~n the ~tatus of important
projects; notifies superior before making decisions which require
superior input or approval.
Considers potential impacts/consequences of decisions before
acting.
Education and Job Related Experience:
Masters Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a related
field, and over three years up to and including 5 years job-related
experience (preferably in -local government) or any equivalent
combination that meet the following minimum ability:
Minimum Reasoning. ability usually associated with this
classification:
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form. Deal with
several abstract'and concrete variables.
Minimum Math ability usually associated with this classification:
Using Algebra: Ability to deal with system of real numbers;
linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, logarithmic, angle and
circular functions, and inverse functions; related algebraic
solution of equations and inequalities; limits and continuity, and
probability and statistical inference.
Using Geometry: Ability to perform deductive axiomatic geometry,
plane and solid; and rectangular coordinates.
Using Shop Math: Ability to use practical application of
fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, mensuration,
logarithms, sliderule, practical algebra, geometric constructions,
and essentials of trigonometry.
Minimum Language
classification:
ability usually associated with this
Read: Ability to read literature, book and play reviews,
scientific and technical Journals, abstracts, financial reports,
and legal documents.
Write: Ability to..~ write novels, plays,- editorials, Journals,
speeches, manuals, critiques, poetry, and songs.
Speak: Ability to be conversant in theory, principles, and methods
of effective and persuasive speaking, voice and diction, phonetics,
and discussion and debate.
Training:
Amount of training, either on-the-Job or formal education, usually
associated with this occupation in addition to the Reasoning, Math
and Language abilities detailed above:
Over 3 years.
Physical Demands:
Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usual~y'associated with this
classification:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, lnc%uding the
human body. Sedentary Work involves sitting most of the time, but
may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
This position at times may require walking or standing to a
significant degree.
Types of Physical Demands usually associated with this
classification:
Stooping: (Stooping - Bending body downward and forward by bending
spine at waist).
Reaching, Handling, Fingering, Feeling: (Reaching - Extending the
hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction). (Handling - Seizing,
holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand or hands,
fingering not involved). (Fingering - Picking, pinching or
otherwise working with fingers primarily, rather than with whole
hand or arm as in handling). (Feeling - Perceiving attributes of
objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by means of
receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips).
Talking, Hearing, Seeing: (Talking - Expressing or exchanging
ideas by means of spoken word). (Hearing - Perceiving nature of
sounds by ear). (Seeing - The ability t~ perceive the nature of
objects by the eye).
Driving: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and pdssess a
current valid Florida Driver's License.
Environmental Conditions:
Physical Surroundings usually associated with classification:
The Worker is Subject to Inside Environmental Conditions:
Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from
temperature changes.
Machinesr Tools~ Equipmentt and Work Aids which may be
representative, but not all inclusive, of those commonly associated
with this type of works
Charts, Contracts, Diagrams, Blueprints, Manuals, Reference Books,
State Statute, City Charter, Computer, Telephone, Etc.