Employment

Current Openings

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The City of West Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City Clerk/Administrator

Application Deadline: Open Until Position is Filled

Salary: $60,000 to $90,000 DOQ
Benefits: Medical, IPERS, Holiday Pay and more
Job Summary: Initiates policy recommendations for consideration by the Council and responds in a timely manner to requests from the Council and the public for research or recommendations on city policy issues. Responds to questions, complaints and other concerns from the public. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans for the city. This includes working with each department and commissions to develop these plans. Introduces new and improved methods for the elimination of wasteful practices following modern municipal procedures and law requirements. Obtains for the City, upon order of the Council, such specialized and professional services deemed necessary by the Council and not already available to the City. Communicate with Engineers and Consultants in planning, scheduling and contract compliance on City projects. Consults with the City Attorney on legal matters. Participates in economic development (industrial, commercial & residential) activities for the City such as West Union Economic Development, Fayette County Development and other involved county agencies and organizations.

Reports to: City Council
Department: Administration
Revision Date: 07-01-2025
FLSA Status: Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position but are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

  • Attends all City Council meetings and meetings of other boards and commissions as may be required.
  • Records and preserves a correct record of the proceedings of such meetings including each measure considered by the City Council.
  • Recommends to the Council such measures as deemed necessary or expedient for the good government and welfare of the City.
  • Appoints, with approval of the Council, such administrative assistants as shall be deemed advisable.
  • Assists the Mayor in any of the Mayor’s duties as requested by the Mayor and as approved by the Council.
  • Assists the Council with the municipal boards and commissions by making recommendations to the boards and commissions about planning, activities and the execution of its policies and programs as agreed on.
  • Cooperates with any administrative agency and make recommendations to the Council for joint or cooperative activities with said agencies.
  • Appoints and, when necessary, suspends or removes all officers and employees of the City except those officers and employees whose appointment, suspension or removal is otherwise provided for by law or ordinance, subject to Council approval.
  • Supervises and directs the official conduct of all officers and employees of the City whom the City Administrator/Clerk has the power to appoint or employ, as delegated by the Council or Mayor.
  • Supervises the construction, improvement, repair, maintenance and management of all City property, capital improvements and undertakings of the City.
  • Supervises the performance of all contracts for work to be done for the City and the purchase of material and supplies.
  • Investigates, summarily and without notice, any affairs and conduct of any department, agency, officer or employee under the supervision of the City Administrator/Clerk.
  • Keeps the Council fully advised of the financial and other conditions of the City and of its future needs.
  • Conducts the business affairs of the City and cause accurate records to be kept by modern and efficient accounting methods.
  • Acts for the City in the exercise and execution of all policies and programs whereby the City is involved on a joint basis with any other governmental subdivision, including any subdivision of government of the State or the United States of America.
  • Publishes all ordinances, enactments, proceedings, and official notices requiring publication.
  • Authenticates all measures requiring authentication.
  • Certifies all measures establishing any zoning district, building lines, or fire limits and a plat showing the district, lines, or limits to the recorder of the County containing the affected parts of the City.
  • Maintains City records.
  • Issues or revokes licenses and permits when authorized and keeps a record of licenses and permits issued.
  • Informs all persons appointed by the Mayor or Council to offices in the City government of their position and the time at which they shall assume the duties of their office.
  • Performs the duties relating to elections and nominations in accordance with Chapter 376 of the Code of Iowa.
  • Performs other duties at the City Council’s direction.

Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Public or Business Administration, Accounting or related field and a minimum of four (4) years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Memberships, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Active memberships and participation in the Iowa City/County Management Association and International City/County Management Association are encouraged for professional growth.  Pursuit of ICMA-CM certification is strongly encouraged.

Language Ability: Ability to develop relationships with a wide variety of individuals. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write and present speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information and make recommendations to public groups, City Council, boards and committees.

Mathematical Ability: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions.

Cognitive Demands: Extensive knowledge of municipal, state and local laws, procedures and administration. Knowledge of the principles and methods of public finance, taxation and accounting. Ability to analyze difficult administrative problems and initiate creative and effective solutions. Ability to learn quickly and to manage several concurrent projects and activities. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to operate a keyboard, handle, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell and distinguish odors. The employee must frequently lift and/or move articles up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Adaptability: Work is normally performed in an office setting and not subject to hazards other than those normally associated with public contact. However, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside and inclement weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:  We prefer this position to have 3-5 years of municipal City Government experience with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.

Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: WUADMIN@WESTUNION.COM

City of West Union
612 Hwy 150 South
West Union, Iowa 52175

Equal Opportunity Statement: The City of West Union is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information.

 

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