Anahuac City Administrator

Clear Career Professionals; Anahuac (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Anahuac seeks a City Administrator to serve as the chief administrative officer, directing daily operations, coordinating all city departments and boards, and implementing Council policies.

The role oversees budget development, municipal finance, policy recommendations, personnel, contracts, and oversight of services, while pursuing grants and infrastructure priorities. A visible leader will engage with the school district, county, neighboring cities, and landowners.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible management experience in municipal government.
• Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of local government administration, Texas municipal law, municipal finance, and departmental operations.
• Experience in public works including public utilities, contract management, project management, and construction.

Responsabilidades

• Direct daily operations and coordinate all City departments and boards.
• Carry out policies set by City Council.
• Lead grant pursuits, infrastructure priorities, and development of a comprehensive plan.
• Keep Council, staff, and residents informed on issues and progress.

Conocimientos

Financial judgment

Leadership

Public works knowledge

Contract management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the City of Anahuac. The role directs daily operations, coordinates all City departments and boards, and carries out the policies Council sets.

The work spans budget development and the tax levy, policy recommendations, personnel, contracts and oversight of municipal services. The City Administrator also leads grant pursuits, infrastructure priorities and development of a comprehensive plan.

Council wants a visible, approachable leader who keeps Council, staff and residents informed on issues and plans, takes initiative, and turns Council's direction into measurable progress.

Anahuac's next City Administrator will be a self-starter with strong financial judgment and a record of carrying projects from plan to completion. Council and staff want a leader who builds working relationships with the school district, Chambers County, neighboring cities and utility districts, negotiates effectively with landowners and developers, and keeps the Mayor, Council, employees and residents informed as plans move forward.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible management experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in another senior municipal management position.
• Current, valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Thorough knowledge of local government administration, Texas municipal law, municipal finance, and departmental operations.
• Experience in public works, including public utilities, contract management, project management, and construction.

Preferred Experience

• Grant identification, application, and administration.
• Policy writing and comprehensive planning.
• Subdivision development and negotiation with landowners and developers.
• Code enforcement and community development.
• Disaster preparedness for water and wastewater systems.
• Street maintenance and replacement programs.