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CITY OF RAMSEY POSITION ANALYSIS Position Title: City Administrator Department: Administrative Services Title of Immediate City Council Supervisor: FLSA Status: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY: The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for all aspects of the City's organizational health and effectiveness. This position is responsible for the daily administration and coordination of all City Affairs in accordance with the City Charter, City Code, ordinances, resolutions, and directives from City Council. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Values -based Leadership: The City Administrator is expected to model behavior and maintain a culture that is consistent with the City's organizational core values of Ethics and Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, Cooperation and Teamwork, Open and Honest Communications, Excellence and Quality in the Delivery of Services, Treating People with Respect and Fairness, and Adaptability and Continuous Learning. These values are the foundation of all actions and decisions. Mayor and Council Support: The City Administrator will respond promptly and effectively to council requests and directives; as well as provide timely, useful and accurate information for policy decisions. This requires drafting ordinances, resolutions, and policies for City Council consideration utilizing the City Attorney and other staff members as needed. Mission -focused Strategic Direction: The City Administrator effectively working with staff, City Council, appointed Commissioners and external partners, is responsible for planning the direction of the organization. The position is the gatekeeper of the City's mission and values. Voice of the Organization: The City Administrator is the professional face and voice of the organization and is responsible for ensuring alignment and consistency between the organization's goals, strategies and all of her/his direct communications and public statements. This position is also responsible for ensuring that the same alignment and consistency in all staff and City Council communications, and for staff training and reinforcement necessary to fulfill this requirement. High Impact Results: The City Administrator must manage the organization's resources and people to achieve the highest possible impact on the organization's mission. The City Administrator must be an improvisational leader and adapt as necessary to provide effective city management. Fiscal Health and Accountability: The City Administrator is responsible for ensuring and helping to maintain the fiscal health and transparency of the city's organization. Organizational and Professional Development: The City Administrator is responsible for developing and maintaining an organization capable of fulfilling the strategic plan. This requires an on -going assessment of future challenges and opportunities, organizational design, depth and succession planning. The City Administrator is responsible to help staff grow to their City Administrator Page 1 of 5