Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

About the role

An Appointed Category 1 position under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) performing a variety of professional and administrative functions in support of internal operations. Organizes, coordinates and performs special projects related to city operations; conducts comprehensive research and performs complex management analysis. Represents the City in various situations and maintains relationships with persons inside and outside the City. Assists the CAO and Deputy CAO in their assigned duties. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on 6/10/26. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $147,180-$220,771/annually, depending on experience STATUS: Appointed (benefitted) Prefer candidates with local government experience. Position requires some evening, weekend, and holiday work. DEPARTMENT: Administration MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires (1) a master's degree in public administration, business management, accounting or related field and five years of directly related work experience in government management with progressively increasing responsibilities; or (2) a bachelor's degree in public administration, business management, accounting or related field and seven years of directly related work experience in government management with progressively increasing responsibilities. A valid Utah Driver's License is required for travel to meetings and conferences. Probationary Period: Not applicable. This is an appointed position exempt from the protections described in Utah Code Ann. Section 10-3-1105(1)(a). Knowledge of principles of management, planning, budgeting, accounting, governmental finance and personnel principles and practices. Responsibility for filling in for the CAO as needed; working with departments on studies, audits and projects to enhance City performance. Great responsibility for the care, condition and use of materials and making decisions that affect the activities of people; maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; maintain contacts with departments, furnishing and obtaining information requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction; frequent contacts with executives on matters requiring explanations and discussions; outside contact with public presenting data that may influence important decisions; frequent contacts involving the carrying out of programs and schedules requiring the influencing of others to obtain desired result; regular and frequent outside contact with persons of high rank requiring tact and judgment to deal with and influence people; requires a well developed sense of timing and strategy; constant contact with elected officials and leaders of other organizations. NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online at https://sandy.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/Sandy_City. If you don't have access to a computer, you can visit the Sandy City Human Resources office to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway (10000 S. 170 W.), Suite 310, Sandy, Utah. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at a lower level. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abiliti