Assistant to the City Administrator, City of Hanahan
This exempt position is responsible for the coordination and implementation of special projects and providing supervision and leadership to the city. This position reports directly to the City Administrator. Essential Job Functions: Plans, coordinates, and implements special projects and administrators grants for the City Administrator. Serves as project manager for a variety of special projects; facilitate project activities and resolve problems; develop and submit project reports to the City Administrator. Attends City Council meetings and workshops.
Provides assistance and information to the City Administrator and City Council. Attends weekly department meetings. Prepares, evaluates, and makes recommendations for Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for various services required for special projects. Develop programs and activities to attract and retain businesses for the City; negotiate and develop business agreements; assist new businesses with development process; provide information on City policies and procedures. Perform related duties as required.
Serve as project manager for a variety of special projects; facilitate project activities and resolve problems; develop and submit project reports to the City Administrator. Plan, direct, and coordinate the work plan for assigned functions; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; provide direction on key projects; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Coordinate activities of the City Administrator’s Office with other City departments and divisions and with outside agencies.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, or a closely related field. Master’s degree in public or business administration is highly desirable. Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license. Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government that demonstrates broad knowledge of governmental functions. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced principles and practices of public administration, including the organization, functions, and problems of municipal government.
Operations, services, and activities of a municipality. Government, council, and legislative processes. Principles and practices of municipal budget, preparation, and administration. Current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Advanced principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision. Principles and practices of strategic planning. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms, and other levels of government. Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentations. Note: The listings of duties in this class specification are representative, not exhaustive. It is not necessarily a detailed description of all work responsibilities, and it does not give exclusive title to every function described.
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