City Manager

THE POSITION: The City Manager serves as the City's chief executive officer and directs and supervises the administration of all city departments. The City Manager position is available because the current City Manager, who has served the community for 21 1/2 years, is retiring. During the current City Manager's tenure, the City attracted a high-quality staff who work as a team to serve the community. The City Manager has also stabilized the City's financial position; finances are in excellent shape. Other recent positive changes include the construction of an attractive functional City Hall and Fire/EMS Station. The City Manager is also responsible for managing the City's capital improvement projects, including street, drainage, water, and wastewater improvements. The City Manager is actively involved in managing the City finances and preparing the annual City Budget. This position monitors the expenditures of all city departments and offers budget amendments as needed throughout the year. The City Manager is also directly involved in securing funding for capital improvements from TIRZ and the CDC (Community Development Corporation). Additionally, the City Manager assists in securing and overseeing all grant financing. The City Manager plays an important role in preparing proposals and recommendations regarding new City Council policies and recommendations and actions on planning and zoning issues. The Manager handles an assortment of citizen questions and concerns. The position is also responsible for administering all contracts and enforcing city ordinances, permits and franchises. As the City organization's leader, the City Manager provides direction and support for all City departments. In doing so, the City Manager must serve as a positive role model with exemplary moral character. Building trust with the City Council, City staff and the community is critical to the City Manager's continued success. This will require open and honest communications and a humble approach to the duties of this position. The City Manager in Los Fresnos is also expected to be involved in the community and to represent the City to residents, business owners, developers, neighboring cities and regional organizations, and state and federal agencies. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: Preferred Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration or related field Five or more years of progressively responsible related experience in positions in a growing city with a comparable size to Los Fresnos Broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws regarding city government operations. Broad knowledge of city grants, loans and other financing sources. Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong financial management and budgeting skills Experience in managing a city with significant growth Preferred Leadership Skills: Practices a collaborative and participatory management style Maintains a visible and engaged involvement in the community Demonstrates the ability to continue building community trust in city government Builds on the recent positive improvements to the city organization while offering new ideas for additional improvements Demonstrates servant leadership and transformational leadership approach that inspires and motivates city employees Commits to the continued personal and professional growth of all employees by empowering, supporting and encouraging them. Brings energy, honesty, pride, passion, professionalism and a positive attitude that serves as a role model for other employees Offers a collaborative approach when dealing with the City Council and City staff. Leads with humility and puts the community and organization first. Communicates with clarity, consistency, transparency and integrity in all professional transactions involving the City. While addressing current issues, also offers the city organization a long-range vision. Supports the current City team atmosphere, fostering an environment where employees enjoy working for the City. Applies a creative, disciplined and data-driven approach to budgeting and financial management Maintaining political neutrality is critical in order to be successful #J-18808-Ljbffr Clear Career Professionals