City Administrator

UNDER GENERAL POLICY AND EXECUTIVE GUIDANCE FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR PLANS, ORGANIZES, FISCALLY ADMINISTERS, REVIEWS AND EVALUATES THE ACTIVITIES, OPERATIONS, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE CITY OF FALFURRIAS. THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR SERVES AS THE TOP APPOINTED EXECUTIVE IN THE CITY, RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS SET FORTH BY THE FALFURRIAS CITY COUNCIL

ENSURES DEVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN AND ANNUAL BUDGET

AND ENSURES CITY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE NEEDS OF FALFURRIAS RESIDENTS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS, WHILE COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the execution of all City ordinances and policies through direct supervision of all Department Heads and indirect supervision of all City employees.
• Meets periodically with Department Heads to determine needs, action plans and progress.
• Responsible for ensuring the City is in compliance with all local, state and federal policies and requirements.
• Establishes consistent hiring procedures across City departments and ensures hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and experience.
• Responsible for development, in conjunction with the City Secretary, of all Council agendas, workplans, etc.
• Responsible for long
• and short-range strategic planning for departments and City as a whole, while working with elected officials and Department Heads.
• With the City Council and Department Heads develops and recommends adoption of the Annual Budget which provides the framework for the departmental operating priorities.
• Responsible for ensuring the City is operated on an ethically and financially sound basis with emphasis on constituent service and fiscal accountability.
• Works with the Finance Manager to keep the Council advised of the financial condition of the City.
• Monitors the implementation of the adopted budget.
• Works with City Council and Department Heads to determine future needs of the City, to include infrastructure and resource plans and the capital improvement plan, and makes such recommendations as may be deemed desirable.
• Maintains good public relations with key groups and individuals.
• Represents the City as principal point of contact (in concert with the Mayor) with citizens, businesses, community groups and others.
• Assesses community and citizen needs and ensures objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively, efficiently, and with high-quality municipal services.
• Supervises the City of Falfurrias' transparency system; ensures appropriate information is timely shared with the community through numerous mediums, such as local radio, newspaper, television, City website, and City social media.
• Responsible for identifying the necessary resources to maximize the City's opportunity to benefit from external funding sources, including state, federal and private grant and other resources in all areas including infrastructure development, tourism, recreation, public safety, and others; and community grants.
• Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with new media.
• Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Council.
• Participates in professional and community organizations on behalf of the City and as part of the City's public affairs system; maintains good working relationships with key community constituencies.
• Responsible for ensuring continuation of economic development/redevelopment of the City in concert with City Council identified priorities.
• Serves as principal point of contact for economic development projects requiring City Council action, including development of comprehensive reviews and recommendations involving all pertinent City departments and advisory bodies.
• Proactively works with elected officials and local community organizations to promote and grow business, industry, and population in the City of Falfurrias.
• Provides leadership and works with the management team to develop and retain highly competent, publicservice oriented staff through selection, compensation, training, and day-to-day management practices that support the City's mission, operating plans, and objectives.
• Creates and maintains a City-wide recognition and awards program for exemplary employee performance.
• Ensures Department Heads and Supervisors within the City are receiving appropriate training relevant to the specific position.
• Directs and oversees the creation and maintenance of comprehensive, effective human resources management programs, policies and systems consistent with the City Council's guidance.
• Directs and monitors the City's labor negotiations and labor relations programs and initiatives.
• Participates, as approved by the City Council, in regional, state and national meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technology related to municipal programs and operations.
• Recommends to the governing body (from time to time), adoption of such measures as may be deemed necessary or expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement of administrative services.
• Leads and coordinates Department Head meetings.
• Coordinates and facilitates interdepartmental projects.
• Attends all meetings of the City Council unless excused therefrom and take part in the discussion of all matters coming before the Council.
• Works directly with professional services contractors including engineers, legal counsel, and municipal administration consultants.
• Performs such other duties as may be required by the Council, not inconsistent with the City Code, law, or ordinances.

Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a municipality with two (2) years of management and supervision experience, or equivalent related experience with progressive responsibility and supervision.
• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelors degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, Management, or similar; Masters degree preferred.
• Certified Public Manager (CPM) preferred
• Valid Texas Driver s License, Class C with an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of the public administration discipline and municipal laws and best practices.
• Thorough knowledge of government accounting standards and practices, and state statutes and local ordinances governing municipal finance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of personnel practices in municipal government including hiring, development, disciplinary, and termination actions.
• Understanding of economic development practices.
• Understanding of municipal information technology and productivity software.
• Knowledge of legislative municipal government practices including participation in council meetings, ordinance and resolution formation and adoption, and codification maintenance.
• Ability to understand analytical or interpretative financial statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, departmental heads, governmental officials, and with other City employees.
• Ability to conduct long range fiscal and operational planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to correctly prioritize workload and operate independently.