The City of Martinsville Virginia is a great place to work! We are looking for a talented employee to work for a dedicated and visionary City Manager.An Assistant to the City Manager/Deputy City Clerk performs highly responsible professional administrative liaison, staff, and managerial work in carrying out a wide variety of activities relating to organizing, coordinating, and implementing management projects at the direction of the City Manager. The position while being assigned to special projects that are high profile and have Citywide, department-specific, and/or community impact will also serve as the Deputy City Clerk to the City Council, taking on responsibilities for offering support to all Councilmembers, meetings, and Boards & Commissions.Responsibilities:Works collaboratively with the City Manager and department directors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility.Briefs the City Manager on issues of concern in the departments and functions within the assigned area to ensure proper action.Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and provide quality seamless customer service.Assists in the preparation and review of data, reports, resolutions, and ordinances for the City Manager.Prepares material for City Council agendas, attends council sessions, and provides information or technical assistance as required.Reviews results of major studies, coordinates and/or prepares management information and related reports on municipal activities and operations for the City Manager.Coordinates the preparation of annual budgets for departments within assigned areas.Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration or a related field and 7 years of experience in municipal or governmental administration with authority for program direction and budget administration, coordination, and supervision of such functions OR any other combination of experience, college coursework, professional development courses, and progressively responsible municipal finance experience that provides the demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities.Comprehensive knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices, and techniques at the local level is essential. Thorough knowledge of municipal finance and administration is required, along with the ability to analyze complex administrative problems and make sound recommendations. Effective communication skills, both oral and written, are necessary, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, and the public. The ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates is also crucial.About Company:Martinsville is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. A community of both Southside and Southwest Virginia, it is surrounded by Henry County, although the two are separate jurisdictions. The City's 11 square miles are geographically diverse. The north side of the city has the highest average elevation, the west side is hilly, and the east side gradually slopes down to the Smith River on the south side.The Martinsville-Henry County area has undergone a complete transformation of industry. Once predominantly furniture, textiles and agricultural, the area has now diversified its economy and is home to plastics manufacturers, food processing facilities, call centers, back-office operations, and other types of firms. Furniture manufacturing remains an important part of the local economy.
