li>Ability to: Independently perform a wide variety of administrative duties; analyze complex and sensitive administrative, operational, economic and organizational issues and evaluate alternatives in order to reach sound conclusions; collect, evaluate and interpret varied information and data; interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures; coordinate a variety of complex assignments simultaneously and meet critical deadlines; prepare concise and effective reports and other written documents; evaluate and develop effective procedures, policies, methods, and operations; effectively administer assigned program responsibilities; supervise, train and evaluate personnel; communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate appropriate office and computer equipment and applications; effectively represent the City Managers Office demonstrating excellent customer service; exercise sound judgment, initiative and creativity in making difficult decisions; maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity when handling sensitive situations; learn and work with political sensitivities of outside agencies, internal committees and commissions; exemplify an enthusiastic, resourceful and effective service attitude with the public, co-workers and others who are contacted in the course of work. Knowledge and Abilities:
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Knowledge of: Modern public administration and management principles, practices, procedures, program management, and organizational development; applicable federal, state, and local laws regulations; research techniques and statistical analysis; principles, practices, and methods of municipal budgeting; record keeping principles and practices; effective techniques and methods of leadership and supervision; methods of report preparation and presentation; principles of community and public relations and effective public speaking techniques; operation of personal computers and software applications.