CITY MANAGER

Salary: $175,000 to $225,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)
Position generally starts at the beginning of the scale

Opening Date: July 1, 2025
Closing Date: When filled

DESCRIPTION:

The position of City Manager of the City of McLendon-Chisholm was created by provisions of the Home Rule Charter adopted on May 10, 2025, and include:

The City Manager is selected by the City Council, by vote of the majority of the members of the City then qualified and serving, shall appoint a City Manager who shall be the chief administrative officer of the City and shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all affairs of the City.

The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for the administration of all city affairs.

The City Manager need not reside in the City Limits of the City of McLendon-Chisholm at the time of the appointment but shall within a reasonable time after such an appointment, as determined by the City Council, reside within the City during the balance of the appointment.

The City Manager may be removed at the discretion of the City Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of the City Council then qualified and serving.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

  • The City Manager shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by law or this Charter.
  • The City Manager shall see that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by employees subject to the City Manager’s direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
  • The City Manager shall attend all City Council meetings, except when excused by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem and shall have the right to take part in the discussion but may not vote.
  • The City Manager shall prepare and accept or designate an appropriate department head or City employee to prepare and accept items for inclusion on the official agenda of all City Council, boards, and commission meetings.
  • The City Manager shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council and administer the annual budget and capital program as adopted by the City Council.
  • The City Manager shall keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial conditions and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City as the City Manager or the City Council deems desirable or necessary.
  • The City Manager shall make other reports as the City Manager, or the City Council may require concerning the operation of the City’s departments, offices, or agencies subject to the City Manager’s direction or supervision.
  • The City Manager shall perform such other duties as are specified in the Charter or may be required by the City Council, and are consistent with this Charter, State, or Federal Law.
    Perform other related functions as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, or equivalent is required with a master’s degree in public administration or equivalent is preferred. Credentials (completed or in progress) as a Certified Public Manager are also preferred. Specialized training and certifications may also be considered.

Experience

  • The equivalent of five (5) years of progressively responsible local government management experience is required with additional applicable experience preferred. General knowledge of local government operations and applicable laws is required.

Characteristics

  • Honesty and integrity are of utmost importance.
  • A positive attitude toward management and a commitment to servant leadership is required.
  • The successful candidate must be committed to teamwork working with employees, consultants, contractors, the Mayor and City Council, customers, and the Citizens of McLendon-Chisholm.
  • The importance of honest communication, transparency, and fairness in all dealings cannot be overemphasized.
  • The ability and inclination to communicate with Citizens (individually and collectively) verbally and in writing is of great importance.
  • The successful candidate must be committed to and able to contribute to the success of the City through implementation of policies and goals established by the Mayor and City Council.
  • Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, or related field
  • One year of relevant experience with a demonstrated ability in most aspects of planning and environmental health
  • Ability to communicate clearly and articulately, both in writing and orally, including the ability to make public presentations.
  • Possession or ability to obtain a Designated Representative (DR) License from the TCEQ and Site Evaluator (SI) License

SELECTION PROCESS

Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of an application. Please submit via e-mail to: cityadminstrator@mclendon-chisholm.com.