(A) Class title: City Administrative Officer.
Department: Administration.
(B) Characteristics of the class: This is highly responsible work of directing and assisting the executive authority in planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating all activities and functions of the city; works under limited supervision of administrative direction; reports to Mayor.
(C) Essential job functions: Assists the executive authority in planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating all activities and functions of the city; serves as Personnel Officer of the city: recommends personnel actions, including employment, promotions, salary increases, suspension, dismissal, etc; prepares and administers operating and capital improvement budgets; serves as Zoning Administrator; assists department heads with program implementation and administration; performs research activities in reference to policy formulation; receives and responds to citizen complaints; supervises the accurate preparation, retention, and maintenance of payroll and operating records; prepares and delivers oral and written reports as requested; attends all Council meetings; Represents city executive and/or legislative personnel at meetings and public functions; Provides support for all committees and boards established by the city; performs the duties of Building Inspector for the city; on-call 24 hours a day.
(D) Other functions. Performs related duties as required.
(E) Desirable training and experience. Graduation from a four year college or university (Master's preferred) with a degree in business or public administration or related field, supplemented by progressively responsible experience in management; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, abilities.
(F) Knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration with emphasis on planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of policies and programs. Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, administrative regulations, and ordinances relating to local government operations and reporting requirements. Ability to accurately prepare and/or supervise the preparation of reports and forward to required agencies on a timely basis. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Administrative and Analytical abilities. Supervisory abilities. Ability to work with contractors and other providers of services to the city, and with other governmental organizations/agencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governments and agencies, city officers and employees, and general public.
(G) Necessary special requirements. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid vehicle operator's license. Must be bondable.
(H) (1) Date effective. July 1, 1992.
(2) Kentucky wage and hour overtime status: exempt.
(I) The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements, or responsibilities.
(J) Regardless of any other provision of the Personnel Policies or any other ordinance of the city, the City Administrative Officer is an "at will" employee of the city who serves at the pleasure of the Mayor; provided however, that in the event that the employment of the City Administrative Officer is suspended or terminated without any good cause therefor, then the compensation of the City Administrative Officer shall continue until the end of the six-month period after the termination thereof.
(Ord. 1997-11-23, passed 11-24-97)