City Administrator

Job Summary:

Working under the general direction of the Mayor and City Council, acts as the chief administrative officer of the City for daily operations; directs, administers and coordinates the activities and functions of the various city offices, departments and boards in implementing the requirements of city ordinances and the policies of the City Council.

Essential Job Functions:

The duties listed below are intended as Illustrations of the types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position Plans, organizes and administers city government including determining number of departments and their functional responsibility, defining authority of staff, determining staffing levels and salaries, allocation resources and coordinating activities among the various departments Assures the development of short- and long-term plans to meet the goals and objectives of the City; directs the development of City operations and presents policy recommendations to the City Council regarding all aspects of City programs and services; implements the policies established by the City Council Oversees preparation of the City's annual operating budget and to prepare the tax levy ordinance (30.18 (C)); establishes administrative objectives of the budget and identifies budgetary constraints; evaluates proposals submitted by department heads; develops final budget recommendations for consideration by the Mayor and City Council, and makes oral presentations at budget hearings regarding specific budget proposals Assures efficient and responsible City operations by providing managerial leadership and direction; direction including delegating authority, assigning and reviewing work, providing assistance, evaluating performance, administering discipline and at the authorization of the City Council to hire and determine compensation and discharging all employees (30.17(A)) Will review all proposed contracts and by the direction of City Council may enter into a signed contract; ensures all terms of contract are fully performed (30.18 (A 1,2)) Ensures current accounts showing the fiscal condition and oversees the collection and proper displacement of funds (30.18 (D)) Assures a current inventory is recorded and is responsible for the care and custody of all property, equipment, and buildings (30.18 (E)) Assures all publications of notices, ordinances or other documents required by law are published; assures ballots and election supplies necessary for elections are prepared and published; all municipal records are kept and maintained; will ensure all certifications of records are properly prepared and presented (30.19 (A,B,C,D)) Will perform in the absence of the City's Collector and Comptroller (30.20) Custodian of a complete set of maps and plats showing the location of all city utilities, property, streets, public places, etc. (30.21)

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor s degree in public or business administration or related field (preferred), and 7 years of increasingly more responsible management experience in a city manager, assistance city manager or other senior municipal management position, or A combination of education and experience that indicates a level of skill and knowledge necessary to fulfill the duties of this position may be considered in lieu of the education and experience requirements listed above Through knowledge of principles and practices of local government administration with a sound understanding of Texas law Municipal and fiscal accounting principles, practices, and procedures Municipal organizations and department operations Previous experience in Public Works including public utilities, contract management, project management and construction Valid Texas Driver s License Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to perform under stress when confronted with emergency and critical situations Ability to appropriately interpret and apply laws and regulatory provisions to a situation and determine a course of action Ability to effectively deal with citizens and co-workers in resolving complaints, answering questions, etc. Ability to present a positive image as a representative of the City, occasionally under adverse conditions Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers and the public

Physical Requirements:

Work for this position is performed primarily in an office or conference environment, which may be crowded and noisy requiring the ability to clearly hear and accurately discern verbal communications in a crowded noisy work environment. The physical dexterity and ability to use various types of office equipment including calculator, copier, fax machine, computer, printer, etc is required. Occasional public presentations of complex and sometimes controversial information are required. Frequent evening and occasional weekend meetings are required. The work is detailed and technical, requiring close attention and may require extended periods of sitting and using a computer. The position is subject to potential conflict and/or hostility from the public; therefore, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to speak and hear are required.