City of Hartley seeking City Clerk/Administrator

The City of Hartley, IA is seeking a City Clerk/Administrator.

BA in accounting, finance, public administration or related field and governmental experience preferred. 

Job Description for City Clerk/Administrator

EOE

Salary DOQ

• BA in accounting, finance, public administration or related field and governmental experience preferred.
• Knowledge of city government, fund accounting, public finance, public relations, management practices, economic development and personnel management preferred.
• Demonstrates proficient understanding and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point,
  email and copy and fax machines.
• Has exceptional oral and written communication skills.

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 Send resume, cover letter, salary history and work-related references to:
Mayor Rodney Ahrenstorff,
11 S. Central Avenue,
Hartley, Iowa 51346

or to hartley@tcaexpress.net         Print Application

For more information and job description click the job description link(above) on this website or call (712) 928-2240.

The City Clerk/Administrator shall be responsible for coordinating and administering the
functions of the City.

This position shall advise the City Council and exercise supervision and administration over all city departments and staff. Specifically: 

• Plans, organizes and administers the City’s functions to ensure a coordinated and
  efficient effort to meet the goals and objectives of the City.
• Implements directives of the City Council.
• Oversees and coordinates the administration of all departments in city government,
  including personnel, equipment, and facilities to ensure adequate services is provided to the citizens.
• Supervises all city staff directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including personnel actions such as interviewing and recommending hiring, training, scheduling, assigning and reviewing work.
• Directly supervises city hall employees.
• Oversees payroll processing, benefit administration, submission of quarterly and annual reports and personnel policy implementation. 
• Develops procedures necessary to ensure proper functions of all departments
• Within broad policy guidelines, coordinates, administers and follows through with in regard to a wide variety of requests and problems of municipal concern, researches and assists in developing and recommending solutions and explains ordinances and directives for other departments and agencies and the general public. 
• Prepares agendas for City Council meetings, supervises and participates in development of supporting information and attends City Council meetings and other meetings as required. 
• Directs the financial and accounting function of the City, which includes budget
  preparation, receipts and disbursement, billings, payroll, planning, financial review and analysis, annual audits, investments and report preparation. 
• Advises City Council as to the financial status and needs of city government, coordinates public improvement and bond issue activities. 
• Administers appropriations, purchases and contract as provided for and authorized by the City Council.
• Assists Zoning Administrator in the administration of the city planning and zoning
  regulations and the responsibilities assigned under adopted policies.
• Serves as a direct advisor to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of
  Adjustment and provides information, sets up meetings and assists them as needed.
• Coordinates and supervises the activities and maintenance of City Hall.
• Provide effective upward and downward communication within the city and insures that the City Council is kept currently aware of any problems and progress of the City.
• Insures compliance with all State and Federal laws and regulations related to cities.
• Represents the City at local, regional and state conferences, workshops, seminars and meetings which are necessary to perform the duties of this position. 
• Represents the City in its relationships with other governmental agencies and the general public while maintaining a professional decorum.
• Submits monthly reports to the City Council of the financial condition of the municipal accounts.
• Prepares for and oversees preparation of grants and loan applications, administers and accounts for grant and/or loan money received.
• Supervises and conducts local elections in accordance with related laws and regulations. 
• Prepares minutes, news releases, public notices, publications according to laws and
  regulations for cities. 
• Provides public records and information to citizens and other agencies as requested
• Responds to questions and complaints from customers and citizens of the City.