City of Alvarado, TX - City Manager
About The Position
The City of Alvarado, Texas, is seeking an approachable, collaborative, results-driven municipal leader to serve as City Manager during a period of rapid growth. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager is the City’s chief executive officer and leads a team of 94 employees and a $14,018,096 fiscal year budget across a full-service municipal organization that includes police, fire/EMS, public works, utilities, community development, and economic development. Alvarado is a home rule municipality operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Manager bridges policy and administration by carrying out Council directives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and leading staff in delivering high-quality public services. The role studies changing community needs, anticipates service trends, and presents the Council with clear options and recommendations. The City Manager develops and monitors the annual budget, anticipates long-term financial issues, and establishes a functional organizational structure with appropriately delegated authority. The position keeps the Council informed, remains accessible to residents and advisory groups, and promotes a positive image of the City. The City seeks a leader who can manage growth while protecting Alvarado’s small-town character and focus on infrastructure, economic development, and quality service. The community is projected to grow by approximately 15,000 people over the next 10 years.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Seven to ten years of progressively responsible municipal government administration experience, including at least five years at the Assistant City Manager or City Manager level.
- Valid Texas Class C driver’s license, with a driving record in compliance with City policy.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and emergency situations.
- Experience with growth and development.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Public Administration (MPA).
- Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the Mayor and City Council’s directives and bridge policy and administration.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Lead staff in delivering high-quality public services across the City’s full-service organization.
- Study changing community needs, anticipate service trends, and present clear options and recommendations to the Council.
- Develop and monitor the annual budget and anticipate long-term financial issues.
- Establish a functional organizational structure with appropriately delegated authority.
- Keep the Council informed and remain accessible to residents and advisory groups.
- Promote a positive image of the City throughout the community.
- Manage community growth while protecting Alvarado’s small-town character, with attention to infrastructure, economic development, and service quality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
