John Fitzpatrick

About John Fitzpatrick

I am John Fitzpatrick, Assistant City Manager / Director of Administrative Services for the City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and my experience in the public sector ranges from work as a Custodian to Interim City Manager. I have earned an Associate of Arts Degree in Public and Environmental Administration from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a Special Emphasis in Human Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. My experience was developed by working for several University of Wisconsin System institutions as well as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation before accepting a position with the City of Oshkosh. As Assistant City Manager, I support our elected officials, department heads and City Manager in the planning and execution of any and all responsibilities required of the City Manager. As Director of Administrative Services, I am responsible for four divisions that encompass thirteen functional areas. In conjunction with my oversight of these activities, I am also designated as the City\'s: HR Director; WRS Agent; AA/EEO Officer/LGBTQIA+ Liaison; ADA Coordinator; Secretary for the Police & Fire Commission; and Department Liaison to the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee.

Experience

1. Assistant City Manager Director of Administrative Services

   City Of Oshkosh

   Sep 2008 — Present · Oshkosh, WI, US

   After our City Manager was hired in 2008, I was promoted to this position in which I support our elected officials, department heads and City Manager in the planning and execution of any and all responsibilities required of the City Manager in addition to my duties as Director of Administrative Services. The City of Oshkosh\'s operating & capital improvement budgets for 2025 are approximately $234 million dollars and $126 million dollars respectively. We serve approximately residents with an employee population of approximately 650 employees of which 250 hold membership in 5 labor unions.As Assistant City Manager I am a strategic & operational resource for our elected officials, department heads and City Manager. I oversee our strategic planning; performance development, evaluation, management, improvement initiatives; supervise our Management Assistant Program when active, and am regularly assigned a variety of short-term projects by the City Manager. I also assume the responsibilities of the City Manager in the event that the Manager is unavailable for any reason. As Director of Administrative Services I manage four divisions that encompass thirteen functional areas. These areas are; the City Clerk\'s Office, Information Technology, Central Services, Telecommunications, Geographic Information Systems, Facilities Management, Oshkosh Media (GovTV & LifeTV channels, YouTube site, & WOCT Radio 101.9 FM), Purchasing, Human Resources, Organizational Development, Benefits, Risk Management, and Safety.In conjunction with my oversight of these activities, I am also designated as the City\'s: HR Director; WRS Agent; AA/EEO Officer/LGBTQIA+ Liaison; ADA Coordinator; Secretary for the Police & Fire Commission; and Department Liaison to the Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee. When fully staffed, 4 managers, 1 supervisor, and 33.65 FTE employees totaling 38.65 FTE staff, carry out all of the programs under my direction.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  AA, Public & Environmental Administration

• University of Wisconsin-Platteville

  BS, Business Administration, Human Resource Management Emphasis

• University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh

  MPA, Master of Public Administration

Skills

• Human Resources
• Information Technology
• Budgets
• Policy
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Economic Development
• Public Administration
• Sustainability
• Supervisory Skills
• Employee Benefits
• Land Use Planning
• Administration
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Deferred Compensation
• Compensation
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Performance Management
• Customer Service
• Public Policy
• Municipalities
• Teaching
• Benefits Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Labor Relations
• Organizational Development
• Coaching
• Local Government
• Redevelopment
• Public Speaking
• Management
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Policy Analysis