Resolution 2006-003 COUNTY OF KENDALL )
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
RESOLUTION NO. 2006 - 073
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,
KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, after
careful consideration, have found and deemed it necessary for the benefit of the UNITED CITY
OF YORKVILLE to establish a Job Description for the position of City Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the position or City Administrator will have the duties and responsibilities
as set forth in the attached job description; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE THAT THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE
POSITION OF CITY ADMINSTRATOR IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED AS DEPICTED ON
EXHIBIT "A ".
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The job description for said position is attached hereto and is made part hereof as Exhibit
"A ". The hiring of a person to fill the said position should be subject to all probationary rules
and regulations as set out in the current Employee Manual.
This resolution shall become effective upon its passage.
PAUL JAMES MARTY MUNNS
JASON LESLIE WANDA OHARE
VALERIE BURD ROSE SPEARS
DEAN WOLFER JOSEPH BESCO
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this n day , A.D. 2006.
MAYOR
PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois,
this k day — , A.D. 2006.
U CITY CLERK
Prepared by:
John Justin Wyeth
City Attorney
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
630 -553 -8570
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UN I i ED CITY OF YORKVE=
CITY ADMINISTRATOR — JOB DESCRIPTION
Department: Administration
Reports to: Mayor & City Council
Immediate Supervisor: Mayor
Supervises: Administrative Office Staff and Department Heads
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Position Description Overview
This position acts as an administrative employee that reports directly to the Mayor and City
Council. Supervises, oversees, monitors, and participates in assigned projects and programs.
Assists the Mayor and City Council in various administrative tasks including organizational and
financial analyses. Conducts analyses of municipal policies and procedures. Develops and
maintains the City personnel and purchasing policies. Directly supervises employees. Assists
with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of the city's operating and capital budgets.
Position requires frequent handling of confidential information.
Essential Job Functions
1. Analyze and recommend to the Mayor and City Council long -term financing plans and
assist in the implementation of the adopted plan.
2. Participate in the development and review of the City -wide budget and tax levy process.
3. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of goals and objectives related
to the overall administrative activities and operations of the City.
4. Conducts special studies and analyses as assigned by the Mayor and City Council.
5. Investigates and prepares reports on specific requests and complaints pertaining to
various governmental activities.
6. Attends meetings of Plan Commission, Chamber of Commerce, City Council,
Administration Committee, Economic Development Committee, and Committee of the
Whole or others unless otherwise directed by the Mayor.
7. Assists in City land acquisition and development processes.
8. Manages the Administrative Office day to day operations.
9. Supervises the following department heads, Finance Director, Public Works
Superintendent, City Engineer, Community Development Director and works in
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cooperation with the Chief of Police, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, and
Community Relations Manager.
10. Works directly with the Executive Director of the Yorkville Economic Development
Corporation on important economic projects.
11. Assigns tasks with completion time frames to Department Heads as appropriate.
12. Works with the Director of Parks and Recreation to implement plans approved by the
Park Board and the City Council.
13. Works with the Finance Director on the budget and on the Tax Levy.
14. Works with other agencies to implement the directives of the Mayor.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
1. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written format.
2. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City Officials,
employees, and the residential and business community.
3. Thorough knowledge of the functions of various municipal /business services and of
personnel and financial management functions.
4. Ability to understand, follow general instructions, and carry out policy decisions and/or
recommendations quickly and accurately.
5. Possess the initiative to seek out and define problem areas, analyze situations, provide
alternatives and recommend solutions.
6. Possess the ability to pursue grants.
Experience and Education
1. Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or related field, Master's degree
in Public Administration preferred; eight (8) years of public administration and upper
management department head experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and
experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.
2. Must possess valid State of Illinois Class D driver's license.
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3. Have experience in writing and securing grants for public use projects.
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The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from
the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job
description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
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