Are you ready for the opportunity to be a leader in one of Chicagoland’s most desirable communities? The City of Wheaton is seeking an innovative Assistant City Manager who is ready to contribute to an outstanding community that residents are proud to call home.
Known for its outstanding schools, safe community, abundant parks, and the charm of a small town with big-city amenities, the City of Wheaton, Illinois (population 53,970), is the County Seat of DuPage County. Wheaton is a primarily residential community that enjoys a low unemployment rate and has ranked among Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in the Nation.” Wheaton is enjoying the benefits of a recently completed $35 million downtown revitalization project, upgrading key infrastructure while providing a pedestrian-friendly, sustainable downtown that supports outdoor dining, shopping and numerous community events.
Under the direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will plan, implement, and manage city programs, policies, and services. This role involves supervising the community development function (Engineering, Building & Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning), as well as Communications and Facilities departments.
The Assistant City Manager will be responsible for:
- Developing, overseeing, and actively engaging in the creation and execution of goals and objectives as outlined by the City Council.
- Assisting in the formulation, direction and implementation of City administrative policies and procedures; recommending changes in policy and procedures to City Manager; drafting ordinances and resolutions when required.
- Assisting the City Manager in meeting the informational needs of the City Council.
- Reviewing and evaluating departmental activities and procedures to ensure consistency of application and methods.
- Providing support to departments in analysis of service delivery options including structure, process/workflows, outputs, financial analysis, and operational efficiency.
- City compliance with the American With Disabilities Act.
- Supervising employees engaged in community development, administration, communications and facilities management.
- Contributing to the overall quality of the City’s service delivery by fostering and facilitating the development and coordination of work teams charged
- Preparing and presenting reports and/or recommendations to the City Council, City management, civic groups and the general public.
- Investigating and responding to inquiries for information or service from citizens, businesses, organizations, and other parties as necessary.
- Acting as the advocate of process improvement, working with departments to integrate, share, and promote the services of the City Manager’s office.
Education & Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or a related field is required, along with seven to ten (7-10) years of government administration experience.
Salary: $137,631-$192,683(dependent on qualifications)
To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a completed application and/or resume to careers@wheaton.il.us.
The City of Wheaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact the HR Department if you require assistance applying.
