Job Description

City of Bee Cave

Bee Cave,TXUnited States

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GENERAL PURPOSE

Primarily assists the City Manager in overseeing the overall operations of a city by directing assigned departments, managing specific projects, advising on policy decisions, and representing the city on various boards and committees, essentially acting as a key deputy in the city's executive leadership team, often taking on responsibilities in the City Manager's absence; may also oversee budget management, policy implementation, and community outreach within their assigned areas of focus.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over departments/staff as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes full management responsibility for assigned functions, services, and activities of the City; assists the City Manager in coordinating and directing the activities and operations of assigned City departments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive development and economic development strategies aligned with the City's overall vision and goals.
• Oversee a wide range of development projects, including infrastructure improvements, public-private partnerships, and economic development initiatives.
• Collaborate with planning and development staff to review and approve development proposals, ensuring compliance with zoning ordinances and land use regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of city policies and ordinances.
• Assists with the responsibilities of all Planning & Development Department projects and plans, including the review/update of the Comprehensive plan; preparation and/or oversight of preparation of short- and long-range planning documents.
• Review and process planning applications; ensure compliance with appropriate laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; prepare public hearing notices and staff reports; make presentations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and oversee the agenda process.
• Assist with preparation of and implementation of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for economic development, including identifying target industries, crafting incentive packages, and establishing partnerships with public and private sector entities.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates, through management level staff, the work plan for assigned functions; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provides direction and supervision on key projects; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functional areas; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Participates in the development of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; incorporates community input into goals and objectives for the City for the City Manager's and City Council's approval; develops new policies in consultation with the City Manager; confers with Department Directors and employees regarding significant policy and procedural changes.
• Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.
• Coordinates and participates in providing responsible staff assistance and professional analysis and advice to the City Manager, City Council, and other City boards and commissions as assigned; attends City Council meetings and other public meetings to assist or represent the City Manager.
• Supervises and/or conducts studies, surveys, and the collection of information on difficult operational and administrative problems; analyzes findings and prepare reports of practical solutions for review.
• Serves as a resource for other organizations and the public; coordinates pertinent information, resources and work teams necessary to support a positive and productive environment.
• Serves as acting City Manager as required and oversees City operations in the City Manager's absence.
• Stays abreast of local, state, and federal legislative initiatives and works with department directors to analyze the impact of proposed legislation.
• Participate/assist in all emergency management activities, as assigned; remains available during emergency situations as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

• Represents the City at various conferences and meetings.
• May serve as the head of one or more departments of City government.
• Attends professional development workshops and conferences. Travels to various destinations in and out of the city.

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