CITY MANAGER

City Of Balch Springs • Balch Springs, TX

9d • $200,000 - $275,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Balch Springs is a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community that thrives on its rich history, commitment to progress, and dedication to fostering a positive work environment. As a city, we focus on enhancing the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We are a forward-thinking organization that embraces innovation and strives for excellence in every department. With our clear vision to inspire growth and community pride, the City of Balch Springs is an excellent place to build a rewarding career. Whether you’re passionate about public safety, economic development, or community engagement, we offer diverse opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact. As an employee of the City of Balch Springs, you’ll be part of a supportive team where professional development is encouraged, and collaboration is valued. We believe in providing employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, ensuring a positive work-life balance and fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and open communication. Our core values of integrity, respect and transparency guide our everyday work, and we actively support our employees’ professional growth. Join our team and help shape the future of a city that’s committed to creating a thriving environment for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive, administrative, or management experience, including responsibility for organizational leadership, budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, personnel management, and the delivery of public services
• At least seven (7) years of municipal government experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting, advising, or working with public safety personnel covered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 614, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and other covered public safety employees.
• A valid Texas driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of municipal government administration, organizational leadership, strategic planning, and public-sector management.
• Knowledge of: Municipal budgeting, financial management, capital planning, economic development, procurement, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
• Knowledge of: Applicable federal and state laws, City Charter provisions, ordinances, policies, and regulatory requirements affecting municipal operations.
• Knowledge of: Organizational development, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and effective leadership of a diverse municipal workforce.
• Knowledge of: Principles of governance, Council-Manager relations, intergovernmental relations, community engagement, and public accountability.
• Knowledge of: Emergency management, risk management, organizational continuity, and operational oversight.
• Skills in: Providing strategic and executive leadership across complex, multidisciplinary municipal operations.
• Skills in: Analyzing complex organizational, financial, operational, and policy matters and developing practical, informed recommendations.
• Skills in: Developing and administering organizational priorities, budgets, capital programs, policies, and major initiatives.
• Skills in: Communicating complex information clearly and effectively to the City Council, employees, residents, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Skills in: Building collaborative relationships, facilitating consensus, managing conflict, negotiating effectively, and navigating complex or sensitive matters.
• Skills in: Leading organizational change, improving operational performance, and establishing accountability for results.
• Ability to: Translate City Council policy and strategic direction into effective organizational priorities, programs, and measurable results.
• Ability to: Lead, develop, and hold executive and departmental leadership accountable for organizational performance and service delivery.
• Ability to: Exercise sound, independent judgment while operating within the authority established by the City Charter, ordinances, City Council, and applicable law.
• Ability to: Balance competing priorities, manage complex and time-sensitive issues, and make decisions in environments involving significant organizational or community impact.
• Ability to: Establish and maintain effective relationships with the City Council, employees, residents, businesses, governmental partners, and community stakeholders.
• Ability to: Maintain professionalism, integrity, discretion, political awareness, and sound judgment while working in a highly visible public leadership role.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field
• Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation, ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation or demonstrated progress toward credentialing
• Experience as a City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Manager, executive-level municipal administrator, department director, or in a position of comparable scope and responsibility is preferred.
• Experience with municipal budgeting, capital improvement programs, economic development, organizational transformation, and intergovernmental relations

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Chief Administrative and Executive Officer of the City, responsible to the City Council for the effective administration of City government and implementation of Council-established policies and priorities.
• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for City operations, departments, programs, and services and promotes organizational accountability, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Exercises the appointment, supervision, evaluation, disciplinary, suspension, and removal authority assigned to the City Manager by the City Charter, applicable ordinances, personnel policies, and law.
• Develops and maintains an effective organizational structure; evaluates staffing, operations, service delivery, and allocation of resources and implements or recommends changes necessary to meet organizational and community needs.
• Prepares and submits the annual operating and capital budgets to the City Council and provides executive oversight of the adopted budget, financial performance, capital planning, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Advises and keeps the City Council informed regarding the City's financial condition, operations, organizational needs, strategic priorities, emerging issues, and other matters affecting the City; provides analysis and recommendations to support Council decision-making.
• Implements and administers ordinances, resolutions, policies, strategic priorities, and other actions adopted or directed by the City Council and monitor organizational performance toward established goals.
• Oversees major organizational initiatives, capital and infrastructure programs, economic and community development activities, contracts, partnerships, and other strategic priorities within the authority of the City Manager.
• Provides executive oversight of workforce planning, organizational development, succession planning, leadership development, employee performance, risk management, compliance, and continuity of operations.
• Represents the City and maintains effective relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, governmental entities, regional partners, and other stakeholders.
• Provides executive leadership during emergencies, significant operational events, and complex organizational or community matters requiring coordinated City response.
• Performs all other duties and exercises all other powers assigned to the City Manager by the City Charter, City ordinances and resolutions, City Council, and applicable law.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement Plans: Access to Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Paid Leave: Generous paid time off, including vacation (15 days for 1st year), sick leave, and holidays (11 plus 2 floating.)
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement within the city.
• Employee Recognition

What This Job Offers

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