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11 POSITION APPLIED FOR: ___CITY ADMINISTRATOR - Include Resume along with Application_ Date: Employment Application City of Cody P.O. Box 2200 ~ Cody, WY 82414 Name Last First Middle Street/Mailing Address: City St Zip Email Address: Work Phone: Home Phone: Cell Phone: List other names, if any, used on employment or education records: Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration Status? □ Yes □ No Are you 18 yrs or older? □ Yes □ No Are you under the age of 14? □ Yes □ No For Temporary/Seasonal Hire – Please complete the following. Dates Available for Employment: From to Have you ever been convicted of a felony? □ Yes □ No If yes, describe in full detail, giving dates (Criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment, but will be considered in relation to specific job requirements.) Have you ever worked for or are you currently working for the City of Cody? □ Yes □ No If yes, please give dates and department(s): Prior Position(s): Reason(s) for leaving: Do you have any relatives working for the City of Cody? □ Yes □ No If yes, please give their name, department and relationship: P E R S O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N ---PAGE BREAK--- E D U C A T I O N School Name and Address of School Course Circle Last Year Did You List Diploma Of Study Completed Graduate or Degree(s) High 8 9 10 11 12 □ Yes □ No College 1 2 3 4 □ Yes □ No Other (Specify) S P E C I A L S K I L L S Special Skills Relating To The Position For Which You Are Applying: (clerical skills, heavy equipment operating skills, etc.) C E R T I F I C A T I O N S Driver’s License: If required for this position: Do you have a valid Driver’s License? □ Yes □ No State: License Number: Expiration Date: Do you have a Commercial Driver’s License? □Yes □ No If yes, specify: Class: B, C) Endorsements Held: Hazardous Material □ Tanker □ Airbrakes □ Passenger □ (Please check all that apply) Other (specify) Certificates: (CPA, PE, Boiler Operator, Life guard, etc) Name and address of Licensing Agency Type of License Endorsement/Restriction (if applicable) Date Licensed Date Expires (if applicable) ---PAGE BREAK--- E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y Employment Experience Instructions: Begin with your present or most recent job and list your entire work experience with emphasis on experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. Include military service and any volunteer work which provided experience that would help you qualify. If the space below is not adequate, you may continue this section on a separate sheet of paper. This information must be completed. Notice to Applicants: Information that you provide on this application is subject to verification. Previous employers may be contacted as references or for verification. Do you want to be informed before we contact your present employer? □ Yes □ No Current Employer: Mailing Address: Street Address: Date Employed: From Salary/Wage: Position(s) Held: Contact Name and Title: Phone Description of work performed: Reason for leaving: Past Employer: Mailing Address: Street Address: Date Employed: From Salary/Wage: Position(s) Held: Contact Name and Title: Phone Description of work performed: Reason for leaving: Past Employer: Mailing Address: Street Address: Date Employed: From Salary/Wage: Position(s) Held: Contact Name and Title: Phone Description of work performed: Reason for leaving: AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE INFORMATION I certify that all information provided in this application is true and complete. I understand misrepresentation or omission of facts during the application or selection process may disqualify me from further consideration and may be cause for dismissal. I understand the City of Cody may conduct a background investigation, which may include obtaining information as to my character, reputation, and mode of living. This may include interviews with my relatives, neighbors, friends, former employers, schools and others. I understand I have the right to make a written request within a reasonable time for the disclosure of the name and address of any consumer reporting agency which may be utilized in the background investigation so I may obtain a complete disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation. I authorize the investigation of any or all statements contained in this application and also authorize any person, school, current employer (except as previously noted), past employers and organizations named in this application to provide relevant information and opinions that may be useful in making a hiring decision. I release such persons and organizations from any legal liability in making such statements. I understand that if I am extended an offer of employment it may be conditioned upon my successfully passing a complete pre- employment physical examination. I consent to the release of any or all medical information as may be deemed necessary to judge my capability to do the work for which I am applying. I understand that I may also be required to successfully pass drug and alcohol screening examinations. I hereby consent to pre- and/or post-employment drug and alcohol screens as a condition of employment, if required. I have read, understand, and by my signature, consent to these statements. I authorize investigation of all information contained in this application. Signature of Applicant Date (Revised 2013) References: List three references, excluding relatives, who have knowledge of your ability to perform this job. Name of Reference Complete Mailing Address Telephone Number Years Acquainted ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Cody Job Description Title: City Administrator Code: 100 Department: Administration Effective Date: 03/2007 Division: Administration Last Revised: GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of professional administrative and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the administrative processes necessary to carry out the efficient and economic operation of the city. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Provides broad policy guidance and direction to department heads related to operations, fiscal and general management functions. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Manages the day-to-day operations and internal affairs of the city; develops policies, procedures and processes as needed to implement the decisions of the City Council; performs and directs research on issues, policies, and political developments; advises and apprises governing body as needed; approves recommendations for executive and administrative actions; makes recommendations for legislative actions; conducts internal investigations, examines books, records and official papers of any office, department, agency, board or commission of the city as needed to assure integrity of operations and prevent impropriety. As chief administrative officer, assumes responsibility for full and effective utilization of city personnel by establishing overall city-wide objectives, priorities and standards; serves as final hiring authority for all non-exempt and exempt city positions,; gives final approval for all recruitment and selection activities; monitors human resource management activities related to advancement, discipline, and discharge; supervises general government departmental staff; evaluates performance; determines priorities and delegates assignments. Manages the preparation and administration of the city's budget; submits budget and capital improvement programs to the department heads and Governing Body; oversees fiscal activity of the city to assure compliance with established budgets; develops fiscal management strategies to optimize available revenue sources. Directs city operations through subordinate department heads; coordinates city-wide management activities and facilitates implementation strategies; monitors program success to determine continuance or discontinuance; coordinates with department heads to implement change in city policy and processes. Attends and/or conducts various city meetings; advises city boards and commissions; attends City Council meetings; proposes alternatives and options; makes recommendations; solicits legal responses and positions from city attorney. Represents the city as directed by the governing body; participates in intergovernmental consortiums to establish mutual relationships and programs; facilitates and participates in interagency, intergovernmental and private enterprise programs and projects as needed. Develops state-of-the-city reports; issues public statements to the press and responds to questions from the press related to city management, policies, procedures, administrative decisions, etc.; assumes responsibility for general public relations activities. ---PAGE BREAK--- City Administrator, Page 2 Serves as arbitrator or adjudicator of complaints filed against or between city employees, departments, divisions, or services; negotiates to achieve mutually agreeable solutions. Exercises general supervision over public property under the jurisdiction of the city. Performs related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: A. Graduation from an accredited college with a master’s degree in business or public administration; AND B. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience. 2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of management theory, methods, and practices; municipal and fiscal accounting principles, practices and procedures; municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources. Considerable knowledge of state laws as they apply to city management practices; human resource management practices and procedures. Considerable skill in resolving disputes and complaints from the public. Ability to analyze a variety of financial problems and make decisions; coordinate a variety of intra-governmental policy matters between governing body and department heads; plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of professional and administrative subordinates; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Governing Body, department heads, intergovernmental agencies, employees and the public. 3. Special Qualifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Wyoming Class C Driver’s License.. 4. Work Environment: Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching. Continuous talking, hearing and seeing required in the normal course of performing the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance. Disclaimer: The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions. I have reviewed the above job description. (Employee)