Assistant to the City Manager

City of Missouri City, TX

Missouri City, TX Full-time
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Job Description

udgment, initiative, and discretion. Works under the general supervision of the City Manager or Assistant City Managers. May supervise interns, analysts, or assigned project staff as directed.
• The first review of applications will take place 30 days after this posting date.*

Examples of Work
Conducts research and analysis on policy, operational, and community issues; applies critical thinking and situational assessment to evaluate complex matters and provide well-informed recommendations to the City Manager on citywide projects and initiatives.
Assists in the preparation of agendas, presentations, and supporting materials for the City Council and other boards.
Coordinates and manages special projects and initiatives as assigned by the City Manager.
Represents the City Manager’s Office at meetings, conferences, and community events.
Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for information in a timely, professional manner.
Maintains collaborative working relationships with all department directors and possesses a comprehensive understanding of each department’s functions, challenges, and strategic goals to support cross-departmental coordination and decision-making.
Develops and delivers high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate complex information to Council, staff, and the public.
Supports staff execution strategies by integrating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools where appropriate to improve efficiency, service delivery, and policy evaluation.
Develops, reviews, and updates citywide administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency, and support organizational goals. Works with department leaders to implement approved policies.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed to support operational demands.
Subject to 24 Hour Recall or Emergency Operations Recall.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Benefits

Responsibilities

  • Performs highly responsible administrative and professional work in support of the City Manager and senior leadership team; coordinates special projects, research, and organizational initiatives; assists in policy development and implementation; serves as liaison between the City Manager’s Office, other City departments, outside agencies, and the community
  • Work involves considerable independent judgment, initiative, and discretion
  • Works under the general supervision of the City Manager or Assistant City Managers
  • May supervise interns, analysts, or assigned project staff as directed
  • The first review of applications will take place 30 days after this posting date.*
  • Conducts research and analysis on policy, operational, and community issues; applies critical thinking and situational assessment to evaluate complex matters and provide well-informed recommendations to the City Manager on citywide projects and initiatives
  • Assists in the preparation of agendas, presentations, and supporting materials for the City Council and other boards
  • Coordinates and manages special projects and initiatives as assigned by the City Manager
  • Represents the City Manager’s Office at meetings, conferences, and community events
  • Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and requests for information in a timely, professional manner
  • Maintains collaborative working relationships with all department directors and possesses a comprehensive understanding of each department’s functions, challenges, and strategic goals to support cross-departmental coordination and decision-making
  • Develops and delivers high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate complex information to Council, staff, and the public
  • Supports staff execution strategies by integrating technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools where appropriate to improve efficiency, service delivery, and policy evaluation
  • Develops, reviews, and updates citywide administrative policies and procedures to improve efficiency, and support organizational goals
  • Works with department leaders to implement approved policies
  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed to support operational demands
  • Subject to 24 Hour Recall or Emergency Operations Recall
  • Perform other duties as assigned