Jurisdictional Class: Exempt
Adopted: 11/4/91
Revised: 8/3/07
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This
is a professional management position appointed by the Mayor of Cortland for
the purpose of planning and administering the City's finances. The incumbent is also responsible for the
auditing and maintenance of mandated financial records, in addition to
providing recommendations as to the cost-effectiveness of various policies,
programs, and methods of operation. The
work is performed under the general supervision of the Mayor, with much leeway
allowed for independent judgment.
Supervision of support staff is also a function of this position. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Maintains
various reports and records regarding taxes, insurance, payroll, purchasing,
etc.;
Interacts
continuously with engineers, architects, attorneys, insurance representatives,
state and federal government executives in the administration of contracts and
laws, and resolving disputes;
Proposes
and submits tentative budgets to the Mayor;
Audits
bills and financial records;
Establishes
purchase policies and coordinates major purchases;
Plans,
coordinates, and implements City activities through involvement with other
department heads;
Implements
collective bargaining agreements and resolves labor disputes;
Conducts
studies of departmental efficiency;
Develops
operational policies and guidelines;
Negotiates
agreements and contracts with suppliers;
Serves as
a board member on numerous committees;
Communicates
with the press when necessary;
Conducts
bond sales;
Acts as
Personnel Director in cooperation with the County Civil Service Office.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Knowledge of collective bargaining techniques; thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts of business and public
administration, municipal budgeting, and administrative management; working
knowledge of the City organization and operations; skill in the application of
general and financial analysis; ability to forecast the outcome of particular
actions; ability to manage people and resources effectively; ability to make
timely decisions; ability to communicate both orally and in writing; ability to
use a personal computer; strong organizational skills; strong work ethic; sound
judgment; initiative; integrity; tact; self starter.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is in the Exempt
Class of Civil Service, and consequently, no specific qualifications for the
position are required. However,
recommended qualifications for the position are as follows:
A. Graduation
from a NYS registered or regionally accredited university or college with a
Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, Management, Public Administration,
or a related field and five (5) years of management experience in the
public or private sector.