Assistant to the City Manager Job at City of Brevard, NC, Brevard, NC

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  • City of Brevard, NC
  • Brevard, NC

Job Description

Salary : $52,104.00 - $78,166.40 Annually

Location : NC, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 202200040

Department: Administration

Opening Date: 06/26/2024

Description

The City of Brevard, NC seeks a highly motivated individual with an interest in public service to perform a variety of professional and administrative work requiring initiative, independent judgment, and the ability to gain an extensive working knowledge of city organization and programs. This position will support the work of the City Manager's Office by: organizing, analyzing, and coordinating special projects; collaborating and coordinating with City departments on a variety of matters; serving as staff support for boards and commissions; and investigating and following-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information. This position will also serve as the Deputy City Clerk and will perform the City Clerk's in their absence.

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
  • Prepares, analyzes and researches a wide array of proposed new and existing programs and as delegated by the City Manager.
  • Develops an understanding of operations and remains knowledgeable of initiatives, challenges, and best practices. Conducts research, analyzes data, evaluates efficiency and effectiveness, and makes recommendations to improve operations.
  • Works closely with City Manager's Office, City department directors, City Council and other City employees on routine matters, special projects, committees, legislative issues, and citizen inquiries.
  • Represents City Manager's Office in working with governmental officials and external agencies.
  • Investigates and follows-up on citizen requests for service, complaints, and requests for information.
  • Professional level project coordination work on complex, multifaceted projects from inception to completion including the management and coordination of projects that have city-wide impact and requires a strategic understanding of city agencies and city policies, standards and systems.
  • Serves as Clerk for various boards and committees; posts notices & agendas; takes minutes; files records and minutes as required by laws; maintains minutes and other official documents according to State Archives requirements.
  • Assists with the processing of purchase orders, invoices, contracts, and other administrative and financial documents for the Administration Department.
  • May assist in the organizing and coordinating City sponsored special events,
  • Serves Deputy City Clerk and performs those duties in the Clerk's absence.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree (MPA preferred) in public or business administration, public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field; and one (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, with additional education substituting for the required experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This position will require the ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed to attend meetings and/or special events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


  • Demonstrated familiarity with the structure and practice of the local government profession in North Carolina.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) are required.
  • Ability to work independently on complex and confidential tasks; ability to independently prepare agendas, memorandums, reports, and related complex or confidential correspondence.
  • Ability to type, transcribe, and take dictation at the required speed and skill.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the City Manager, elected officials, employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to plan, organize, monitor, evaluate, and delegate duties to others.
Full-time employee regular employees are eligible for the following benefits
  • Participation in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement Sustem.
    • Employee makes a mandatory 6% contribution
    • The City makes a 12.16 % contribtuion to the System to help fund the financial stability of the system.
  • Employer paid life insurance ($50k), short-term disability, and dependent life insurance.
  • Employer paid premiums for Health insurance and dental insurnace (Employee only coverage is 100% City paid). Optional coverage for dependents available with some cost share of the premiums.
  • Employer match to the employer sponsored 401k plan of up to 3%.
  • Optional volunatary supplemental insurance products such as Vision Plan, Cancer, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Whole Life Insurance.
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Paid Sick and Vacation Leave accrued bi-weekly to equal 10 days of vacaiton per year and 12 days of sick leave per yer year.
  • Access to Employee Wellness Center which offers free medical care for episodic issues.
  • Fitness reimbursement program.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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