City of Port Aransas, TX - City Manager

SGR • Port Aransas, TX

13h • $230,000 - $260,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Port Aransas, Texas, is seeking an experienced, fair, honest, and transparent City Manager to serve as the chief administrative officer of a close-knit coastal community. The City Manager is appointed by and reports to a seven-member City Council. The City seeks a community-minded leader with sound judgment who can guide the city through capital growth, tourism demands, and coastal storms, steward municipal finances and major capital projects, apply rules consistently, and engage with the community.

The salary range is $230,000–$260,000, depending on qualifications. The City Charter requires the City Manager to reside within city limits; the City Council will work with the selected candidate to establish a timeline for meeting this requirement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, Management, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or local government administration, including significant executive, management, or department-level leadership.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Residency within city limits, as required by the City Charter.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience as a City Manager, Assistant or Deputy City Manager, City Administrator, or department director.
• Texas municipal government experience.
• Experience in coastal or tourism-dependent communities.
• Hurricane preparedness, emergency management, and disaster recovery experience.
• Capital improvement, infrastructure, bond, and grant-funded project experience.
• ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive