Assistant to The City Manager

6 days ago


Lake Forest, United States City of Lake Forest, IL Full time

**Description**:
Act as a catalyst in fostering a strategic, data-driven culture across the City of Lake Forest

The City of Lake Forest seeks a self-motivated & innovative individual to join our team as Assistant to the City Manager, focusing on collaborative cross-department advancements, while touching and impacting all City operations.

This position will assist in the creation of new organizational capabilities, both technical and people-driven, to ensure a steady stream of process improvements and innovations. Work assignments range from very specific to very general responsibilities - these are normally performed under mínimal supervision given the interdepartmental aspects of the work assignments. This position will have a strong focus on data analytic initiatives while improving cross-departmental engagement.

The **full salary range **for this position is** **$96,390-$125,166**
- Starting salary dependent on qualifications. Annual progression based on merit.
- Full Benefits Package

**Examples of Duties**:
Under the guidance of the Assistant City Manager, assist the City Manager’s office by carrying out special projects, serving as a liaison to council commissions, and providing administrative and customer service support:

- Liaison to Environmental Sustainability Committee and Legal Committee
- Conduct research, procedural, and administrative studies to support departments in their courses of action
- Prepare reports and communications for workgroups to present at City Council and management meeting
- Responsible for assigned projects, analyzing different approaches, and making recommendations on how to manage the project and related issues
- Participate in various City projects such as policy changes, union negotiations, and exploring municipal opportunities
- Additional responsibilities may include, assisting with residents, preparing materials, and responding to questions and phone calls

**Qualifications**:
Under the guidance of the Assistant City Manager, provide professional support to the different departments across the City:

- Conduct research, procedural, and administrative studies to support departments in their courses of action
- Prepare reports and communications for workgroups to present at City Council and management meetings
- Responsible for assigned projects, analyzing different approaches, and making recommendations on how to manage the project and related issues
- Participate in various City projects such as policy changes, union negotiations, and exploring municipal opportunities
- Additional responsibilities may include, assisting with residents, preparing materials, and responding to questions and phone calls
- Co-liaison to Environmental Sustainability Committee and Legal Committee

**Supplemental Information**:

- The **full salary range **for this position is** **$96,390-$125,166**
- Starting salary dependent on qualifications. Annual progression based on merit.
- Full Benefits Package

The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.

**Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.**

City Benefits Include: Medical/dental/life insurance, flex spending account, deferred compensation plan, holidays/vacation/sick/emergency/paternal leave, retiree health savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, pension program, employee assistance program.

The City of Lake Forest Benefits Summary



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