City Administrator

The City is seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly qualified professional to serve as its next City Administrator. Operating under the statutory guidelines of a Texas General Law Type‑A Municipality (Texas Local Government Code Chapter22), the City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the city. This position is responsible for directing, coordinating, and managing the daily operations of all municipal departments, executing policies established by the Mayor and City Council, and ensuring the sound financial and administrative health of the community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Administrative Oversight: Direct the daily operations of all city departments, including administration, finance, public works, utilities, public safety, and community services. Council‑Staff Relations: Act as the primary liaison between the Mayor, City Council, and municipal staff; prepare comprehensive agenda materials, policy briefs, and administrative reports. Fiscal Management: Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of the municipal budget; ensure strict compliance with Texas municipal audit and financial disclosure laws. Grants & Intergovernmental Relations: Supervise the administration of state and federal grants; maintain active partnerships with county, state, and federal agencies. Personnel Leadership: Appoint, manage, evaluate, and discipline municipal personnel in strict accordance with the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures. Public Relations: Represent the municipality professionally in public forums, media inquiries, and community engagement initiatives. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree (MPA/MBA) is highly preferred. Experience: Experience preferred but not required; progressive municipal management experience, ideally as a City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, or department head. Statutory Knowledge: Thorough operational knowledge of the Texas Local Government Code, Texas Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act (PIA) requests, and municipal budgeting processes. Language Skills: Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is highly encouraged and preferred to effectively serve our diverse community. Licenses: Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire) and maintain an acceptable driving record. Key Core Competencies Demonstrated expertise in human resource management, staff development, and maintaining high workforce morale. Strong background in infrastructure management, including public water/sewer utilities and public works projects. Exceptional written and oral communication skills; capability to draft formal municipal correspondence, grant proposals, and public notices. Uncompromising ethical standards, emotional intelligence, and professional transparency. Benefits Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Professional development and certification support How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a professional cover letter, a comprehensive resume, and a list of five professional references to the Human Resources / City Secretary’s Office. Human Resources / City Secretary’s Office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Mailing Address: City of Presidio / City Secretary’s Office, 507 WO’Reilly Street, PO Box 1899 The City of Presidio is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements Knowledge Knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, operations, services, and activities of governing municipal governments. Thorough knowledge of public administration, functions, structures, and operating routines of municipal governments and modern office management and information systems. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation, program development, and administration. Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Knowledgeable in pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations. Skills Skilled in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with city employees, public officials and the public. Abilities Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others. Ability to delegate authority and responsibility. Ability to lead and direct the operation, services, and activities of City Departments. Ability to identify and respond to community, business, economic development, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs. Ability to develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Ability to prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Ability to prepare short‑and long‑range plans, establish goals and objectives, and develop applicable action plans. Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr