City Administrator

DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Devotes all of their working time and attention to the affairs of the City. Communicates and works well with the public, employees, and City Council. Is responsible to the Mayor and City Council for the efficient administration of the City's affairs. Supervises, with Mayoral guidance, all City employees except those appointed by City Council as provided for in the City ofWhitney Code of Ordinances. Organizes all City work operations. Exercise operational control over all departments created by the City Council, except those reserved to the Mayor and Council, such as Police. Performs any other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance or, resolution or as directed by the City Council and/or Mayor and that may be proper for the efficient administration of the City's affairs. Assures that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City in any public utility franchise is faithfully kept, taking appropriate action to correct any violation. Attends all meetings of the City Council and takes part in discussions, making recommendations to the City Council when appropriate. Assist the Mayor in keeping the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City. Maintain and build excellent working relationships between the City of Whitney and Whitney County, Development Corporation of Whitney, Whitney Chamber of Commerce, Whitney Independent School District, , Federal and State agencies as well as Federal and State elected officials and the local business community. Financial Responsibilities Include Assist the Mayor with preparation of the annual budget to City Council for adoption; assist Mayor to ensure the City operates within the adopted budget. Seek out and apply for alternate funding sources such as grant and loans. Periodically review City purchases in accordance with budget and Council policy. Any additional responsibilities that may be directed or directed by ordinance, resolution, or Mayor or City Council directive. Coordinates duties with other city departments. Solicits bids, secures written and telephone quotation from vendors, analyzes bids, and assists other staff members with bidding process. Provides technical assistance to various city departments in preparation of bid specifications assures that the council is kept fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the city. Assures that a draft annual budget is prepared and submitted for review to the Mayor prior to its submission to the City Council. Supervises long-range budget planning. Assists Mayor and Council with formulating and directing the city’s investment policies. Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and long-range plans for streets, building maintenance, traffic control signs and street signs plans, organizes and administers review of development proposals for conformance to city codes and ordinances. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Government, Political Science, Business Administration or a related field. Three to five years of progressively responsible positions in public administration. Knowledge of fiscal functions and practices of municipal governments. Experience and oversight of procedures and processes in governmental accounting, finance, budget preparation and administration, treasury functions, purchasing, tax, water and sewer customer service, municipal operations and data processing. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Maypearl