City Administrator

Welcome to Box Elder South Dakota - a community that truly feels like home. Nestled between the rolling prairie and the scenic Black Hills Box Elder offers the best of both worlds: peaceful small-town living with easy access to adventure. Conveniently located just east of Rapid City along Interstate 90 the city is also proud to be home to Ellsworth Air Force Base which plays a vital role in the local economy and adds to the strong sense of community.

Box Elder blends military and civilian life seamlessly creating a diverse welcoming atmosphere where people from all backgrounds come together. Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to the area year-round with the Black Hills to the west and Badlands National Park nearby-making hiking camping and exploration part of everyday life.

Founded in 1907 as a charming whistle stop Box Elder has grown into one of the fastest-growing cities in South Dakota. With an impressive average growth rate of 5% each year it continues to evolve while holding on to its close-knit character. Whether youre seeking opportunity natural beauty or a place to put down roots Box Elder offers a vibrant future and a place to belong.

We are looking for a forward-thinking City Administrator to guide our municipality through growth and opportunity. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who enjoys problem solving and translating policy into effective action. With a proven background of municipal and government agency management the right candidate will play a key role in strengthening operations supporting elected leadership and ensuring exceptional service to our community. If you are a strategic servant-leader with big picture vision who can balance day to day operations wed love to meet you!

This position serves as the chief administrative officer for the City of Box Elder and is responsible for overseeing all municipal operations and services.

Please complete the following application and submit a cover letter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Direct the administration of all departments offices or subdivisions of the city and functions of the city. Except as otherwise provided by ordinance or law acts as the hiring and employment separation authority.
• Directs and supervises City of Box Elder operations; develops and implements the Citys overall vision mission and direction.
• Formulates and implements strategic plans evaluates organizational success and implements changes to ensure that success.
• Directs and evaluates the work of city department heads works with department heads to develop and implement department goals strategies and priorities.
• Oversees the implementation of city policies and evaluates their effectiveness to make necessary adjustments.
• Identifies and assesses potential risks to the city develops strategies to mitigate those risks and ensures continuity of operations.
• Oversees the city procurement process.
• Provides strategic oversight and guidance in the development of the annual city budget monitoring expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Represents the city at the local state and national level participates in city-related events and programs promotes cooperation with other governmental and private organizations.
• Serves as the City election official and oversees all municipal elections.
• Serves as liaison to the Mayor and City Council attends all meetings of the City Council briefs the Council on pending agenda items and other City issues. Responds to inquiries and provides the Mayor and Council Members with information on the status of City operations and projects.
• Administratively reviews and approves for appropriateness and sufficiency all contracts obligation documents payments and other documents requiring the Mayors signature as well as proposed Council orders and communication with the City Council prior to the Mayors signature.
• Ensures the proper preparation of the City Council agenda and minutes through the City Clerks office.
• Oversees professional contractors and/or consultants providing services for City projects participates in the evaluation and selection of contractors/consultants interfaces with and monitors the contractors/consultants to ensure timely and quality completion of projects facilitates cooperation with the project throughout the organization and provides information and support as needed.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the City by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

Masters degree in public or business administration or a related field; AND seven (7) years of managerial experience in a local government agency; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Required Certificates Licenses and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Valid South Dakota Drivers license or the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of the hiring date.

Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of program development management and evaluation.
• Strategic planning principles and processes.
• Team building employee motivation and management in a team environment.
• Performance management including establishing metrics conducting appraisals and implementing strategies to enhance individual and team performance.
• Employee supervision including selection work planning organization performance review training and discipline.
• Principles practices and procedures of public administration.
• Thorough understanding of city government structure functions and legal framework.
• Applicable laws regulations and ordinances governing city operations including election procedures and procurement processes.
• Functions authority responsibilities and limitations of elected officials in city government.
• Current issues and trends in municipal governance and public administration.
• Basic budgetary practices and terminology.
• Strategies for building and maintaining relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
• Computer applications and software related to the work.
• Techniques for effective oral presentations.

Required Skills:

• Overseeing and managing city programs and services through executive management staff.
• Building and leading effective teams to achieve goals objectives and deliver efficient customer service.
• Developing strategic plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Interpreting applying and explaining complex laws codes and regulations.
• Demonstrating initiative applying sound judgment managing time effectively excelling in collaboration and building strong working relationships.
• Using tact discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of performing work duties.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Mayor and City Council assigns work in terms of city goals and objectives. Work is reviewed through conferences reports and observation of city activities.

This position is contingent upon a successful criminal driving financial and credit background check as well as passing a drug screening.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority