County Manager

Bexar County PA; United States; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Bexar County is seeking a County Manager, a contracted executive appointed by the Commissioners Court, to serve as the chief administrative officer, implementing policy and overseeing departments and functions within the County’s jurisdiction.

The County Manager coordinates with elected and independently appointed officials, communicates complex financial and operational matters, and supports informed decisions by the Court. Salary is commensurate with experience and market standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or terminal degree in related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including senior management roles.
• Texas county management experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work with elected officials and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public budgeting, financial management, grant administration, human resources, procurement, and operational oversight.
• Commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions.

Responsabilités

• Oversees county departments, programs, and personnel assigned to the County Manager’s supervision, ensuring compliance with Court policies and directives.
• Executes the policies of the Commissioners Court, translating strategic goals into operational plans.
• Supports the Commissioners Court by providing timely, accurate, and sufficient information for informed decisions.
• Coordinates Commissioners Court meetings and the preparation of agendas and public notices with the County Judge, Court members, County Clerk, and legal counsel; attends meetings and coordinates timely posting under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
• Exercises hiring, disciplinary, and termination authority for department directors and other personnel; recommends changes to staffing for Court approval.
• Provides professional and technical advice to the Commissioners Court on policy, planning, and regulatory matters; researches and makes recommendations on new programs, services, and initiatives.
• Liaises among elected officials, staff, residents, and partner organizations, explaining complex financial and operational matters clearly.
• Monitors internal and external service delivery systems to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Facilitates development of long-range plans and initiatives, aligning county operations with community needs.
• Promotes compliance with applicable laws, coordinating with legal counsel as needed.
• Coordinates development of the annual budget for Commissioners Court consideration and monitors implementation; may serve as County Budget Officer.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree or terminal degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or related field

10+ years of progressive administrative experience, including senior management

Description du poste

Job Title County Manager Pay Rate United States of America (Salary) Time Type Full time

Summary The County Manager is a contracted employee appointed by Commissioners Court and serving subject to removal by the Court. The position serves as the Court’s chief appointed administrative officer, implements its policies, and oversees departments and functions assigned to the position, subject to applicable law and lawful delegations of authority. The County Manager coordinates with elected and other independently appointed officials while respecting their statutory and constitutional responsibilities. Salary is dependent on commensurate experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: Oversees county departments, programs, and personnel assigned to the County Manager’s supervision by Commissioners Court, ensuring compliance with applicable Court policies and directives. Executes the policies of the Commissioners Court, translating strategic goals into operational plans. Supports the Commissioners Court by providing timely, accurate, and sufficient information for informed decisions. Coordinates Commissioners Court meetings and the preparation of agendas and public notices with the County Judge, Court members, County Clerk, and legal counsel; attends meetings and coordinates timely posting under the Texas Open Meetings Act. Exercises hiring, disciplinary, and termination authority for department directors and other personnel as lawfully delegated by Commissioners Court and consistent with applicable law and County policies; recommends changes to departmental organization, staffing, and positions for Commissioners Court approval. Provides professional and technical advice to the Commissioners Court on policy, planning, and regulatory matters; researches and makes recommendations to Commissioners Court on new programs, services, and initiatives. Serves as a liaison among elected officials, staff, residents, and partner organizations, explaining complex technical, financial, and operational matters clearly. Monitors internal service delivery systems within assigned areas, such as human resources, information technology, facilities management, and fleet management, ensuring continuity and quality of services. Monitors external service delivery systems within assigned areas, such as emergency services, public works, public health, parks, and social services, ensuring continuity and quality of services. Facilitates the development and implementation of long-range plans and initiatives, aligning county operations with community needs. Promotes and monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations within assigned departments and programs, coordinating with legal counsel and responsible officials as needed. Coordinates development of the annual budget for Commissioners Court consideration and approval and monitors implementation of the adopted budget in cooperation with the County Auditor and affected offices; may serve as County Budget Officer if appointed in accordance with applicable law. May serve as a County Investment Officer if designated in accordance with applicable law; administers and monitors investments within that designation, consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act and the County’s investment policy, with priority given to preservation of principal and liquidity. Subject to applicable approvals and agreements, may serve as Executive Director of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (ARMA) if selected by the ARMA Board; performs that role under the Board’s direction and applicable law to support transportation and mobility in Bexar County. Performs other duties lawfully assigned by Commissioners Court consistent with the responsibilities of the County Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or similar field; or a terminal degree in a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including senior management roles, with at least two years in an executive management role involving responsibility for multiple departments or major operational functions.
• Texas county management experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; sound judgment in working with elected officials and other stakeholders; ability to exercise discretion and lead diverse teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public budgeting, financial management, grant administration, human resources, procurement, and operational oversight.
• Commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and professionalism in all interactions.

Working With Bexar County Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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