City Manager

City of Alvarado, Texas; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvarado, Texas is seeking a City Manager to lead a team of 94 employees and manage a $14,018,096 budget. Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, you will translate the Council's vision into tangible results across police, fire/EMS, public works, utilities, and economic development.

You will collaborate with the Council, staff, and residents to balance growth with Alvarado's small-town character, guide infrastructure investments, and foster a positive municipal image while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible municipal government administration experience, including at least 5 years at the Assistant City Manager, or City Manager level.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license, with a driving record in compliance with City policy.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and emergency situations.
• May be required to pass a drug screening, pre-employment job performance assessment, and executive-level background check.
• Experience with growth and development. Alvarado is projected to grow by approximately 15,000 in the next 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Mayor and City Council; bridges policy and administration—carrying out the Council’s directives and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Leads staff in the delivery of high-quality public services across departments.
• Studies community needs, anticipates service trends, and offers clear options and recommendations.
• Develops and monitors the annual budget and anticipates long-term financial issues.
• Establishes a functional organizational structure with appropriately delegated authority.
• Keeps the Council informed and promotes a positive image of the City throughout the community.

Skills

Strategic planning

Servant leadership

Policy implementation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced, collaborative municipal leader ready to guide a historic hometown through a period of rapid growth? Do you enjoy turning a City Council’s vision into visible results — better streets, a revitalized downtown, and new businesses that serve residents close to home? If so, the City of Alvarado invites you to apply to become its next City Manager. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive officer, leading a team of 94 employees and a $14 million budget across a full-service organization that includes police, fire/EMS, public works, utilities, community development, and economic development.

We’re seeking an approachable, results‑driven leader who is:

• A servant leader who builds trust with the City Council, staff, and residents
• A strategic planner ready to manage growth while protecting Alvarado’s small‑town character
• A hands‑on executive focused on infrastructure, economic development, and quality service

The City of Alvarado is a home rule municipality operating under the council‑manager form of government. With 94 employees, a total fiscal year budget of $14,018,096, and an ad valorem tax rate of $0.813809 per $100 valuation, the City delivers a full range of municipal services to a fast‑growing community.

Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager bridges policy and administration — carrying out the Council’s directives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and leading staff in the delivery of high‑quality public services. The City Manager studies the community’s changing needs, anticipates service trends, and offers the Council clear options and recommendations. The role develops and monitors the annual budget, anticipates long‑term financial issues, and establishes a functional organizational structure with appropriately delegated authority. The City Manager also keeps the Council informed, remains accessible to residents and advisory groups, and promotes a positive image of the City throughout the community.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal government administration experience, including at least five (5) years at the Assistant City Manager, or City Manager level.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license, with a driving record in compliance with City policy
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and emergency situations
• May be required to pass a drug screening, pre‑employment job performance assessment, and executive‑level background check
• Experience with growth and development. Alvarado is projected to grow by approximately 15,000 in the next 10 years.

Preferred:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation

The salary range for this position is $185,000 – $215,000, depending on qualifications.

For more information on this position, contact:

Price Robinson, Senior Vice President
[e-mail] | 432-413-5061