Assistant City Administrator

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Pool & recreation center membership

Job summary

City of Conroe is seeking an Assistant City Administrator to support the City Administrator in managing daily operations and coordinating across departments. The role ensures consistent service delivery and provides professional support to the City Council, staff, partners, and the public.

Responsibilities include overseeing assigned functions and potentially leading specific projects or programs, with strong emphasis on budgeting, reporting, and multi‑stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum five years of municipal government experience with at least three in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Support the City Administrator in managing and coordinating daily operations.
• Oversee assigned functions and ensure consistency in service delivery across departments.
• Provide professional, technical, and administrative support to the City Administrator, City Council, staff, partners, and the public.
• May be assigned oversight of specific projects, programs, or operational areas.

Skills

Knowledge of budgeting

Report writing

Presentations

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

Collaboration

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration/related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant City Administrator supports the City Administrator in managing and coordinating the daily operations of the City. The position oversees assigned functions, assists in implementing City Council directives, and ensures consistency in service delivery across multiple departments. This role provides professional, technical, and administrative support to the City Administrator, City Council, City staff, partner agencies, and the public. The Assistant City Administrator may be assigned oversight of specific projects, programs, or operational areas as determined by the City Administrator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, civil engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, administration, planning, operations, or a related field; at least three years of supervisory or management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal organization, administration, budgeting, and service delivery.
• Knowledge of applicable state statutes, local ordinances, and regulatory requirements affecting municipal operations.
• Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaborative problem‑solving.
• Skills in preparing and presenting clear and concise reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Ability to interpret complex technical documents, financial information, and operational data.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, elected officials, community groups, partner agencies, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The following physical abilities are required: mental acuity, repetitive motions, speaking, hearing, visual acuity, standing, walking, and balancing.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $161,934 annually.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre‑employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job‑related doctor's physical exam may also be required. S safety‑sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.