Job Title: City Administrator

Salary range: $135,000-$150,000

Location: City Hall, 1040 Harley Davidson Way, Sturgis, SD

Department: City Hall

Hours: Full time, non-exempt, eligible for benefits, SD retirement

Job Description:

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the City of Sturgis while planning for and providing recommendations to the City Council regarding future operations.

• Manages and directs day-to-day city operations through the supervision of department heads; oversees city public safety, community center, finance, human resources, library, liquor store, planning, public works, communication, and special events operations.
• Facilitates group problem solving and provide advice to the City Council in order to support decision making.
• Manages the development of the city budget; coordinates with department heads to determine budgetary needs; holds budget hearings; assists the Mayor in presenting proposed budget to the City Council for approval.
• Oversees the management of the approved budget; ensures that the Council received timely and accurate financial information throughout the fiscal year.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with external stakeholders; develops partnerships that capitalize on opportunities to enhance the community.
• Assists the Mayor and City Council with strategic and long-range planning; helps to establish measurable goals and objectives.
• Facilitates negotiations with union representatives for collective bargaining agreements that fairly compensate employees and ensure the provision of efficient and effective service to the residents of the City of Sturgis.
•  Approves the hiring of city staff; implements employee disciplinary measures; provides leadership, 
• management training, advice, and mentorship to department heads and other city staff.
• Coordinates with the City Council and Mayor to provide accurate and up-to-date information, advice, direction, and data.
• Responds to inquiries from the City Council; provides reports, updates, oral presentations, and analysis to the Council as needed; makes formal recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning the affairs of the city.
• Receives and reviews problems and complaints from the public and ensures proper follow-up and resolution.
• Implements City Council policies, procedures, directives, and decisions; directs the enforcement of city codes.
• Performs related duties.

Minimal Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Public Administration (or related educational field of study) (Required although experience in lieu of education may be considered)
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or closely related field from an accredited university