City Administrator

Clear Career Professionals; Uhland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Administrator for Uhland serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing all city operations including Police, Budget/Finance, Public Works, Solid Waste, City Secretary, Code Enforcement, and Planning & Development.

This role ensures enforcement of laws and ordinances, manages department heads, collaborates with outside agencies, and provides comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor and City Council, driving strategic initiatives and community success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a business-related field.
• Minimum of five years of municipal government administration.
• Solid administrative background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to community engagement.
• Understanding of city finance and budget processes.
• Proficiency in finance, human resources, general management, and technology.
• Strong understanding of municipal government operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee city employment, including hiring, termination, discipline, and removal in accordance with policy.
• Recommend employee and officer salaries to the City Council.
• Attend all City Council meetings.
• Prepare and submit the annual budget; administer the approved budget.
• Provide monthly written reports on departmental operations and expenditures, including budget comparisons.
• Keep the City Council informed of the City’s financial status and future needs; make recommendations as needed.
• Submit a year-end report on finances and administrative activities.
• Provide additional reports as requested by the City Council.
• Advise the Mayor, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation on economic development opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Community engagement

Budget understanding

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Uhland, responsible for overseeing all city operations, including Police, Budget/Finance, Public Works, Solid Waste, City Secretary, Code Enforcement, and Planning & Development.

The Administrator ensures enforcement of all laws and ordinances, manages all department heads and staff, works with outside agencies, and provides comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

Key Duties

• Oversee city employment, including hiring, termination, discipline, and removal in accordance with policy.
• Recommend employee and officer salaries to the City Council.
• Attend all City Council meetings.
• Prepare and submit the annual budget; administer the approved budget.
• Provide monthly written reports on departmental operations and expenditures, including budget comparisons.
• Keep the City Council informed of the City’s financial status and future needs; make recommendations as needed.
• Submit a year-end report on finances and administrative activities.
• Provide additional reports as requested by the City Council.
• Recommend policy and oversee policy implementation.
• Serve as the City’s purchasing agent and manage all procurement.
• Recommend and oversee rules governing departmental business operations.
• Advise the Mayor, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation on economic development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a business-related field.
• Minimum of five years of municipal government administration.
• Solid administrative background.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to community engagement.
• Understanding of city finance and budget processes.
• Proficiency in finance, human resources, general management, and technology.
• Strong understanding of municipal government operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or a business-related field.
• Experience with municipal economic development programs.
• Experience in planning and development.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Familiarity with municipal economic development strategies and tools.
• Advanced financial management and budgeting skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to effectively engage with community members, staff, and elected officials.
• Proficiency with modern office technology and software.