The fundamental reason this classification exists is to direct administrative work relating to the full range of municipal management issues, serve as the City's second ranking administrative officer after the City Manager, and automatically serve as Acting City Manager in the Manager's absence. Duties include directing the activities of Deputy City Managers and City departments and offices based on general direction and policy of the City Manager and City Council. The Assistant City Manager interprets Council and management policies for other administrative officers, employees of the City, and other interested parties. The incumbent resolves problems or conflicts that may arise in City government and helps establish good management practices, and directs the administrative staff. Subject to general supervision and policy determinations of the City Manager, duties of this position are carried out with wide latitude, judgment and discretion.
Work is subject to evaluation on the basis of results achieved.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Organization and functions of constituent Phoenix City government units. Basic laws, ordinances, and regulations underlying the municipal corporation. Research techniques and the sources and availability of information. Analyze a variety of administrative problems, make sound recommendations as to their solution, and prepare working procedures.