City of Sanford - Assistant City Manager

Start Date: May 08, 2024 | End Date: June 12, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Manager

The City of Sanford is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fulfill the position of Assistant City Manager.  This is a salaried position.

The position performs complex professional and management work and serves as a key partner in helping the City Manager shape the City’s organizational culture and implementing the City’s mission and vision. 

This position is primarily responsible for directing various citywide departmental activities and operations; assists in providing administrative guidance to executive staff and acts for the City Manager in their absence.  Thorough knowledge of public administration with particular reference to local government is a must.  Principles of organization, financial administration, operations analysis, and human resources are vital. 

Additional requirements include the ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems, to make recommendations for their solution and to put recommendations into effect.  The ability to present facts and express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department Directors, City Councilors, departmental personnel, community and business organizations, labor unions, the general public, and representatives of other levels of government is imperative.

Any candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Master’s Degree in the same field is desirable; five years or more of progressively responsible work experience as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager; Assistant City Manager or Department Director in a municipal government; or any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.   The applicant must also possess a valid driver’s license. 

Please refer to the job description for a complete list of the essential duties, responsibilities, additional required knowledge, special requirements, skills, and abilities for the position.

The City of Sanford offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an environment conducive to personal growth.

Application packets are available on the City of Sanford website: www.sanfordmaine.org under Employment Opportunities.

Applications and Resumes will be reviewed as received

All Applicants MUST submit a City of Sanford Employment Application with resume. Applications must be submitted in person or mailed.

Human Resources Department

Attn: Stacy Howes, HR Director

City of Sanford, Maine

919 Main Street

Sanford, Maine 04073

Posting:                     Wednesday, May 8th, 2024

Deadline:                   Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at 5:30 PM