City Manager

City of Elgin•Elgin, TX

About The Position

The City Manager serves as the City's chief administrative officer, appointed by and accountable to the City Council within the council-manager form of government. The role leads, administers, and manages municipal operations in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions, and City Council policies. The City Manager exercises substantial administrative authority and independent judgment over City operations, personnel and financial resources, municipal service delivery, and implementation of Council policies and strategic priorities. The position provides executive leadership in strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, organizational development, and long-term community sustainability, while promoting ethical governance, transparency, accountability, and operational excellence. As the principal administrative advisor to the City Council, the City Manager provides timely, accurate, and objective information and professional recommendations concerning municipal operations, financial conditions, organizational performance, and current and future community needs. The City Manager directly supervises department directors and other positions assigned to the administrative function under the City's approved organizational structure. The role also maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board and Director to support economic development initiatives, align strategic priorities, and advance the City's long-term goals. The City seeks an experienced, ethical, forward-thinking municipal executive with strong leadership, sound judgment, financial stewardship, and a commitment to public service. The successful candidate will communicate effectively, provide objective recommendations, establish productive working relationships with the entire City Council, and build trust among elected officials, employees, residents, and community stakeholders. The candidate will foster a workplace culture of integrity, employee development, respectful communication, innovation, and continuous improvement, while setting expectations, delegating appropriately, and holding department leadership accountable. Key challenges include maintaining public trust and accessible, consistent communication; translating Council priorities into measurable organizational goals and work plans; managing growth while preserving Elgin's identity and quality of life; planning and delivering infrastructure and capital improvements; and strengthening long-term financial sustainability, including utility finances, grants, capital financing, and stewardship of public funds. A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, or a closely related field is required. A master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred. The position requires at least ten years of progressively responsible management experience, including at least five years in senior executive or administrative leadership within municipal government. Experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or comparable municipal executive is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant executive management experience may be considered, subject to Home Rule Charter requirements. Residency within the ISD boundaries is required; the City will work with the finalist on timing of residency. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application to [email protected].

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, or a closely related field.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible management experience.
At least 5 years of senior executive or administrative leadership experience within municipal government.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant executive management experience may be considered, subject to applicable Home Rule Charter requirements.
Residency within the ISD boundaries is required; the City will work with the finalist on timing of residency.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Experience serving as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a comparable municipal executive leadership position.
Demonstrated experience in municipal finance, strategic planning, organizational leadership, capital improvement planning, and community development.
Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification.
Professional development through ICMA, including a credentialed management designation.
Experience navigating community growth, managing development-related challenges, strengthening internal controls, and modernizing municipal systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Lead, administer, and manage municipal operations in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, applicable laws, ordinances, resolutions, and City Council policies.
Direct City operations and manage personnel and financial resources to ensure efficient and effective delivery of municipal services.
Implement City Council policies and strategic priorities.
Provide executive leadership in strategic planning, fiscal stewardship, organizational development, and long-term community sustainability.
Advise the City Council and provide timely, accurate, objective information and professional recommendations on municipal operations, financial conditions, organizational performance, and community needs.
Provide executive leadership and direct supervision to department directors and other positions assigned to the City Manager's administrative function.
Maintain a collaborative working relationship with the EDC Board and Director to support economic development initiatives, align strategic priorities, and advance the City's long-term goals.
Translate Council priorities into organizational goals, measurable outcomes, and implementable work plans.
Plan, fund, and deliver infrastructure and capital improvements, including roads, water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage, facilities, and other assets.
Strengthen financial sustainability through long-range financial planning, utility financial sustainability, grant development, capital financing, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Promote transparency, accountability, ethical governance, operational excellence, and public trust.
Foster a positive workplace culture, establish clear expectations, delegate authority appropriately, and hold department leadership accountable for organizational performance.