Deputy City Manager

Company: Careers In Government
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

• Salary: $155,576 - $210,031, DOQ USD AnnuallyAre you seeking a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and shape the future of your community?The City of Champaign is seeking an experienced, community-focused leader to serve as its next Deputy City Manager.As one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Illinois, the City of Champaign is a dynamic and welcoming community offering big city amenities with a hometown feel. The City is home to the University of Illinois, which offers world-class educational opportunities and cutting-edge innovation, driven by pre-eminent scholars and scientists from across the globe. Champaign offers the best of urban life with an abundance of arts and cultural opportunities, beautiful parks and trails, a vibrant Downtown, Big Ten sporting events, and an affordable cost of living for residents. More information about our outstanding community can be found on the City's website at champaignil.gov.Job DescriptionThe Deputy City Manager is part of a high-performing leadership team that provides direction to the talented and dedicated group of public servants who take care of our City. In collaboration with the City Manager, two Deputy City Managers help lead the City organization in executing the City Council's vision for our community. We aspire to excellence because we know that members of our community rely upon us each and every day. Leading the team of dedicated professionals at the City is a great career opportunity for an innovative and experienced individual who is ready to take on new challenges and advance their career.The Deputy City Manager provides oversight to assigned City departments; facilitates projects, programs, and initiatives involving a variety of complex and sensitive assessments of City operations and management; briefs elected officials, the City Manager, the Mayor/City Council, and the Executive Team on complex municipal and community issues; researches and develops recommendations on Citywide matters, pending legislation, and other administrative issues. The Deputy City Manager is expected to be a highly visible leader and actively engaged in the community and frequent work outside of regular business hours is required.The selected candidate must personify the City's values of Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, and Results. The candidate must also exhibit an appreciation for the diversity and culture of the City, reflecting a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their leadership of the City.Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, public policy, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a comparably sized municipal, State, or Federal organization.
  • A minimum of five years managerial or supervisory experience in a comparable sized municipal, State, or Federal organization.
  • Experience working in multi-racial, multi-cultural urban communities with demonstrated success in serving a diverse population.Preferred Qualifications
    • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, public policy.
    • Completion of local government leadership training, including programs offered through the International City/County Management Association or similar programs offered by State or nonprofit organizations.
    • Certification or certificate of completed training or professional development in racial or multicultural studies; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or similar area of study.
    • Two or more years of leading municipal functions in a comparably sized organization at the level of department head, assistant/deputy manager or administrator, or chief operating officer.Drug screening, driving abstract, and criminal background check will be required.
      • Starting annual salary:$155,576 - $210,031, DOQ.
      • Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
      • The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
        • Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
        • Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
        • Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
        • Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)ABOUT THE COMPANYCity of ChampaignIf you're visiting town for a Big Ten sporting event, a convention, or out for an evening of culture, you'll find Champaign a community rich in activities.While we're proud to be home to the University of Illinois, which sits on the line between Champaign and Urbana, we are also home to Parkland College, the local Unit 4 public school system, and a variety of private primary and secondary schools.Champaign is home to an award-winning system of neighborhood parks, and together with our Twin Sister City of Urbana and our surrounding County, also home to many museums, galleries, theatres, and other diversions.The City of Champaign operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City's legislative authority is vested in a nine-member Council consisting of the Mayor, three members elected from the City at-large, and five members elected from districts. Each member serves a four-year term. The City Manager serves as the City Executive, supervising nine department heads that direct the administrative functions of the City.
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