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CITY MANAGER
The The City City of of Surprise operates under a a a a Council/Manager form of of government The The seven member City City Council Council is is elected to staggered four-year terms Each council member represents an election district with the the exception of the the Mayor who is is elected at-large It is the the responsibility of the the City Council to set policy Appointed by and and reporting to the the the the Mayor and and City City City Council the the the the City City City Manager is is the the the the chief administrative officer o of of the the the the City City City o of of Surprise and is is is responsible for providing administrative leadership in in in the the daily management of the the City City The City City Manager also provides policy advice to to to the the the City Council Council and and and leadership to to to city staff to to to meet the the the goals and and and objectives of the the the Mayor and and and Council Council facilitates the the development of proactive policy with the the Mayor and and City Council and and is responsible for planning directing organizing and controlling the the activities of the the City’s 14 departments: Community Development Development Economic Development Development Emergency Management Finance Fire-Medical Human Human Resources Human Human Service & Community Vitality Information Technology Marketing & & & Communications Parks & & & Recreation Police Public Works Sports & & & Tourism and Water Resource Management through department directors and other key management staff This vacancy is is the the the result of the the the impending retirement of the the the current City City Manager who originally joined the the the City City in in in 2011 as the the the Police Chief Surprise has a a a a a a workforce of of 1025 9 full-time equivalents (FTEs) and a a a a a a FY22 budget of of $437 8 million dollars THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
City leaders are seeking a a a a a a a a a seasoned public sector professional with a a a a a a a a a proven track record of of quickly and effectively assessing engaging with and and acclimating to an an an an organization’s needs and and embracing challenging opportunities for strategic success This fiscally savvy individual will be dedicated to to the improvement of local economies and committed to to active community participation and open transparent government A bridge builder who embraces respectful collaborative partnerships as a a a a a a a a a a a method of improving services and creating efficiencies will will be successful in in in this role The new City Manager will will possess the emotional intelligence necessary to to effectively lead and and manage a a a a a a a a a a a diverse high-performing staff and and the political aptitude to to anticipate issues of concern Exceptional communication skills and a a a a a a a a respectful leadership presence supported by tangible accomplishments are expected Other desirable characteristics noted by city leaders/officials:
» A team-player who employs a a a a a a a a a a a a a a fair and and inclusive management style creates and and empowers leaders and and fosters staff development » Highly communicative and and committed public servant sensitive to to the the needs of the the community and willing to to go above and and beyond in in providing an an an an open and and transparent government organization » Strong supporter of equity and inclusion with experience in in diverse communities » Patient respectful unflappable leadership demeanor but willing to to tackle tough conversations and and stand behind unpopular decisions when necessary » Entrepreneurial creative visionary and committed to sustainability » Exhibit loyalty discretion and creativity when when dealing with sensitive issues » An apolitical advocate who promotes the the the City City in in the the the region/ state and positions the City for beneficial partnerships funding opportunities and creative partnerships EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will possess no less than ten (10) years of responsible experience performing complex budgetary financial policy and and organizational analysis duties Experience working directly with an an an an an elected council or or or board is is preferred and and a a a a a a a a a a Bachelor’s degree degree in in in business public administration or or a a a a a a a related field is is expected with a a a a a a a Master’s degree degree preferred