City Manager

The City Manager will receive guidance directly from the Mayor and City Council and execute that guidance from planning to full implementation. The City Manager will also serve as the Chief Administrative Officer and will function as the Budget Officer and Supervisor of the City staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field
• 5 years’ experience in City management
• Valid Texas Driver License
• Successful completion of pre-employment process to include, but not limited to: drug test, physical exam and background check

Typical Duties

• Plans, directs, and provides supervision to all departments under the general direction of the Mayor and City Council.
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all municipal activities ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies and ordinances; plans, develops and implements administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures for the City.
• Oversees and manages financial and accounting matters for the City by managing and investing City funds in accordance with City Council approval and sound financial practices.
• Supervises the purchase of all materials, supplies and equipment for which funds are provided within the budget.
• Oversees all improvement projects to include, but not limited to: reviewing plans and specifications, advertisement for bid notices, contracts, pay requests, change orders, returning bid bonds, preparing assessment hearing notices, correspondence, assessment rolls, certifications, resolutions, etc.
• Assists in development of short and long-range plans for City and oversees implementation.
• Represents City with other governmental agencies and officials and provides on-going communication with City Council and citizens.
• Works directly with outside vendors to enhance provision of services and develop solutions to service issues.
• Attends and participates in all City Council meetings and other meetings with official bodies as directed by the City Council; prepares agendas, reviews meeting minutes, prepares resolutions and ordinances for City Council and carries out directives.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of grant and/or loan applications, administers grant and/or loan money that is received and prepares related reports.
• Oversees preparation of information for bond ratings, bond issues, bond offering statements and continuing disclosure statements.
• Prepares and submits an annual budget, with input from department heads, to City Council and keeps Mayor and City Council informed of the financial condition of the City and recommends action as appropriate.
• Prepares various financial reports, oversees preparation of information for annual audit and reviews reports.
• Reviews findings and makes final determination on all complaints received regarding administration and operation of the City and reports findings to Mayor and City Council.
• Prepares necessary easements, coordinates easement releases and street vacation issues.
• Reviews and/or performs rate studies, makes recommendations to the City Council on rate changes for Water and Wastewater Department.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, with salary requirements, via our career portal on our website at www.seekinghr.com or contact us directly at (210) 679-4879 with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V