City Manager - Chief Administrative Officer

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Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation The final salary offer will be dependent upon the qualification of the selected applicant (within the posted salary range) JOB OBJECTIVE: Appointed by the Mayor and subject to confirmation by the City Board of Directors to serve as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Little Rock. Collaborates with the Mayor and Chief of Staff in the planning and management of all operations in accordance with policies set by the Board of Directors. This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions Please go HERE to access the complete job description, including essential functions. Applications will be screened and referred on a continual basis, and the position may close without notice. Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, five (5) years experience in municipal administration at the level of City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or other senior city management official, or as a private industry senior executive officer in an organization of comparable complexity.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position. Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: City Clerk/Administrative Services Manager, Chief Information Officer, Director of Community Programs, Director of Fleet Services, Director of Housing and Neighborhood Programs, Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of the Zoo, and Emergency Management Administrator. Application Requirements Online applications only Please include a complete work history or upload a current resume when completing application.

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