General Purpose:

Performs high level administrative, technical and professional work in directing and supervising the administration of City government.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Profile Criteria:

• Open, friendly – a “people person”
• Must possess leadership skills and be a team player
• Ability to deal with multiple situations at the same time
• Self-starter; capability to train subordinates to be self-starters
• Extremely strong in customer service with a solid background in municipal finances
• Energetic
• Possess a strong feeling that doing things right the first time is important, but also when the inevitable errors do occur, an ability to understand why it did happen and to institute new procedures, etc so that error does not occur again

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Appoints, manages, directs, evaluates, and disciplines all heads of departments and subordinate officers and employees except as otherwise provided in the City Charter
• Exercises control over all departments and subdivisions thereof by the City Charter
• Attends all City Council meetings taking part in discussions and recommends appropriate council action
• Keeps the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City
• Assures the annual budget is prepared and submitted to the City Council
• Assures the City operates within the budget; manages the City’s funds and prepares periodic reports that advise the council and the general public of the City’s financial condition and needs of the City
• Executes deeds and contracts on behalf of the City when authorized by ordinance, resolution or motion of the City Council; enforces all City ordinances, rules, and regulations; keeps written inventory of all real property and permanent equipment belonging to the City
• Assures that departmental operations are performed with all applicable laws, City Charter, policies, ordinances and direction from the City Council
• Communicates effectively and courteously with the City Council, public, employees, and the media in person, writing and by telephone; skills in effectively communicating with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, including appointed and elected officials and employees
• Requires initiative, independent thinking and problem solving skills
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and during emergencies
• Performs such other duties as necessary for the successful management of the City’s operations; draws the council’s attention to community needs and recommends alternatives by which the council can respond to those needs
• Serves as liaison between all boards, commissions, departments and vendors
• Serves as Emergency Management Coordinator for the City unless some other person is so designated and attends continuing education pertaining to emergency management as required
• Serves as, and is an active member of the Texas City Management Association (TCMA); serves by attending conferences, meetings, and training by and for these organizations as needed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• Must be proficient in finance, economic development, human resources, general management and the use of technology
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City and other officials and the public

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the constitution, municipal law and all municipal departments, City ordinances, elections and local government codes
• Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports, and journals
• Ability to work with the public, boards, City Council, commissions, and the news media
• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills required
• Skill to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing to citizens, the City Council and employees
• Knowledge of recreation program management a plus

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in public administration, urban planning, political science, business management or a closely related field – prefer Masters Degree
• A minimum of four (4) to five (5) years of experience as a Texas municipal administrator or assistant municipal administrator
   

Licensing and Other Special Requirements:

• Must be bondable
• Must have a valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Physical Demands:

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical conditions necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
• Work is primarily sedentary

Environmental Conditions:

• Office environment utilizing computers
• Significant public exposure