City Manager: Growth, Infrastructure & Service Leader

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 guide a growing municipality, reporting to the Mayor and City Council. You will lead a team of 94 employees with a $14M budget across police, fire, public works, utilities, and development.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on executive focus on infrastructure and economic development to maintain small-town character while managing growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Admin, or related field.
• 7–10 years in municipal government administration, including 5+ years at senior level.
• Valid Texas Class C license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• May undergo drug screening and executive-level background check.
• Experience with growth and development; Alvarado projected to grow ~15,000 in 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy implementation and daily operations across police, fire, public works, utilities, and development.
• Oversee budget planning and long-term financial strategy.
• Serve as liaison between Mayor & City Council, staff, and residents.
• Promote growth while preserving Alvarado’s small-town character.

Skills

Servant leadership

Strategic planning

Public administration

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Public/Admin)

Job description

City of Alvarado, Texas is seeking a City Manager to guide a growing municipality, reporting to the Mayor and City Council. You will lead a team of 94 employees with a $14M budget across police, fire, public works, utilities, and development.

The role emphasizes servant leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on executive focus on infrastructure and economic development to maintain small-town character while managing growth.