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<br />The City Administrator is the chief operating
<br />officer and responsible for the day to day
<br />operations of the city. The position reports
<br />directly to the City Council and carries out
<br />the direction of the Council. The position has
<br />nine (9) direct reports and oversees all City
<br />departments: Administration/Support Ser-
<br />vices, Communications, Community Devel-
<br />opment, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recrea-
<br />tion, Police, and Public Works.
<br />M M I N I M U M
<br />Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S :
<br />Bachelor’s degree in public administra-
<br />tion, business administration, or related
<br />municipal administrative field.
<br />Minimum of ten years of progressively
<br />responsible experience in municipal
<br />government or comparable organiza-
<br />tional setting, with at least five years in
<br />an executive position such as depart-
<br />ment head, assistant manager, city
<br />manager or administrator.
<br />Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel,
<br />Outlook, and PowerPoint).
<br />Proven capabilities in leadership, prob-
<br />lem solving, strategic thinking, and
<br />knowledge of governmental operations.
<br />Strong sense of honesty and integrity.
<br />Good sense of humor.
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<br />D E S I R E D
<br />Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S :
<br />Master’s degree in public administra-
<br />tion or business administration
<br />International City/County Management
<br />Association Credentialed Manager Pre-
<br />ferred
<br />Strategic financial planning experience
<br />Experience with community redevelop-
<br />ment
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<br />Position Description
<br />The City Administrator works collaboratively
<br />with all department directors and functions
<br />within the City of Eagan to ensure effective
<br />administration of City services. The primary
<br />position responsibilities and areas of impact
<br />are:
<br />x Direct, plan, and impl ement policies, objec-
<br />tives, and activities of the City to ensure
<br />effective and efficient operations, maxim-
<br />ized return on investments, high productivi-
<br />ty, and an overall positive image of the City.
<br />x Analyze City operations and evaluate per-
<br />formance of the organization and staff in
<br />meeting objectives; determine areas of
<br />potential cost reduction, program improve-
<br />ment, or policy change; determine the
<br />needs of the City and recommend priori-
<br />ties.
<br />x Confer with the Mayor and members of the
<br />City Council as needed to discuss issues
<br />and resolve problems, meet with citizens
<br />and citizen groups to exchange infor-
<br />mation, while also coordinating activities,
<br />projects, and programs that are proposed
<br />from members of the municipal staff.
<br />x Coordinate the City’s financial and budget
<br />activities in order to fund operations, max-
<br />imize investments, and increase efficiency.
<br />x Develop appropriate organization structure
<br />to meet community needs.
<br />x Foster and demonstrate teamwork, collab-
<br />oration, and open & transparent communi-
<br />cations in all City Se rvices, within the or-
<br />ganization and throughout the community.
<br />x Work in partnership with colleagues, espe-
<br />cially with peers in Dakota County, includ-
<br />ing the Dakota County High Performance
<br />Partnership and the Dakota Communica-
<br />tions Center. Also serve as an active mem-
<br />ber on the Board of the Local Government
<br />Information Systems.
<br />x Make recommendations to the City Council
<br />regarding the hiring and dismissal of em-
<br />ployees, and present collective bargaining
<br />proposals to the City Council.
<br />x Be engaged in the community, provide
<br />community outreach, and serve as an
<br />“ambassador” of the community.
<br />While these areas are the primary focus of
<br />the position, teamwork, collaboration and
<br />flexibility exemplify the Eagan culture and all
<br />employees will be called upon to perform a
<br />variety of duties as a part of their role with
<br />the City.
<br />The desired new City Administrator will be a
<br />servant leader, with a deep sense of humili-
<br />ty, high integrity, and commitment. He or
<br />she will be expected to continue the strong
<br />tradition of a team approach to problem
<br />solving and maintain the focus of a service
<br />driven organization.
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<br />The Administrator is expected to be the
<br />gatekeeper of the organi zation with the abil-
<br />ity to manage relation ships with the Council
<br />while tending to the coordination of staff.
<br />The Administrator will have a strong and
<br />confident demeanor wi thout being egotisti-
<br />cal, and an ability to build strong trusting
<br />relationships.
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<br />The leader sought will be forthright, yet dip-
<br />lomatic, understanding politics without be-
<br />ing political, and have a desire to reach be-
<br />yond City Hall.
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<br />The Administrator in Eagan is more than a
<br />technician providing excellent service. The
<br />Administrator is an extension of the Council
<br />and reflects the values of the organization.
<br />The successful Administrator will become
<br />part of the fabric of the community.
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<br />Essential Functions Leadership Capabilities
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