City Manager

METLAKATLA INDIAN COMMUNITY
US - Alaska - Metlakatla
January 1, 2025
Management

City Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The City Manager is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of the Metlakatla Indian Community's government, council approved programs, and all contracts and grants programs.
This role supports the elected Mayor in the successful operations of the Tribal Government; reports directly to and is supervised by the Mayor, except that Council must approve any recommended disciplinary action of the City Manager.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Creates and maintains a positive working relationship with the community's executives, the Council, and all administrative program directors to ensure effective operations.
Manages the day-to-day administration of the Community's operations, approved programs and contract and grant activities, including responsibility for ensuring results, and for compliance with applicable procedures, rules, regulation, and laws.
Interfaces with grant agencies, program directors, and supervisors to assure programs are managed effectively, meeting applicable objectives, and maintaining strict fiscal controls.
Supports Council Committees and other entities as directed by council.
Identify ways to increase revenue and diversify revenue streams.
Reviews proposed budgets and financial reports; works with treasurer and finance office to prepare and submit proposed budgets and financial reports to the Mayor and Council for approval and/or submissions to funding agencies.
Meets regularly with the Mayor concerning the status of all assignments, duties, projects, and functions of the various programs, activities and personnel.
Provides clear & concise monthly reports for Council of administration activities.
Assists program directors & supervisors in all areas of management.
Works with the Personnel Director to timely provide performance reviews of the program directors and supervisors, develop or recommend employee training programs, create new or modified employment positions, and to recruit and interview candidates.
Takes corrective action when fiscal, confidentiality, contracting, and personnel, or other administrative problems are identified.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Performs other duties as assigned by council.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a high school graduate.
Must have successful experience in at least one of the following areas:
business management, human resources, grants & contracts administration, financial management and planning and project management.
Must have strong leadership & decision-making skills and experience.
Must have strong time management and organizational skills and experience.
Must have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must work well under pressure.
Must have basic computer word-processing and electronic communication skills.
Must understand confidentiality protocols and be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must understand all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements and/or demonstrate a willingness and aptitude to learn.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or secure within thirty (30) days of employment.
Must be insurable under the Community's auto policy.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, a background investigation (criminal, employment, and financial history) and a background check concerning the character standards set out in public law 101-630 concerning child abuse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate, Bachelor's or Masters Degree in business or public administration, or related field.
Mentorship and/or increasingly responsible experience in the administration of programs or business.

TRIBAL NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference will be given to first the qualified members of the Metlakatla Indian Community and then to other qualified Native American Indians.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.
Evening and/or weekend work may be required.
There is frequent interaction with the public, elected officials, executives, and employees.
Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
Travel may be required.

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