Description
City of Alpine
City Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration
FLSA: Exempt
RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION: Plans, directs, manages, and reviews all activities and operations of the city; coordinates programs, services, and activities among city departments and outside agencies; ensures the financial integrity of the municipal organization; represents the city's interests; provides highly responsible and complex policy advice and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and/or TRAINING: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, or related field is required. Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience in public administration, municipal government, non-profit, or corporate organization is required. Licenses and Certificates: Class C Texas Driver's license required. Additional licenses and certifications determined by the City Council. Special Consideration: Regular travel for training. Requires flexible time management. Bilingual is preferred.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENT: Analyzes a wide range of municipal policies; prepares policy and procedural proposals for review and adoption by the City Council. Attends all City Council meetings, workshops, boards, and commission meetings Oversees the preparation of meeting agendas and supporting materials; presents recommendations to council; and responds to questions and direction from City Council. Directs/Oversees/Monitors the development and administration of the City's budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; controls expenditures; and keeps the City Council fully informed on matters related to the financial condition of the city. Authorizes and oversees the administration of grant proposals ensuring all requirements for funding and operations can be met within City policies. Executes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts and other instruments binding the City to financial obligations. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources. Conducts supervisory activities which includes selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and termination. Develops and maintains positive working relations with other local governments and state/federal agencies. Develops and implements capital improvement and strategic plans for a wide range of municipal activities. Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for cost effective improvements in City operations. Works with department heads to design, evaluate and administer departmental programs and services. Assists with the operations of human resource programs which include personnel policies and procedures, recruitment, testing, training, compensation, classification, safety, and benefits. Assists as a member of Emergency Management Team which is required to remain within the City in the event of disaster or Act of God. Participates in the investment committee and assists with determining compliance and best practices for investing the City’s funds. Assists with City functions and performs other duties as required or necessary. All other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal administration and organization in order to effectively formulate and implement strategic planning initiatives. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal finance, budget preparation, and administration. Knowledge of current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government. Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs. Knowledge of city, state, or federal regulations and City ordinances, rules, regulations and standards. Knowledge of research methods. Knowledge of municipal bonds (general obligation, certificates of obligation, and revenue, etc.). Knowledge of local government purchasing laws and practices. Knowledge of City Charter and Ordinances. Knowledge of document retention and records management; knowledge of secretarial and administrative practices. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Texas Open Records Law. Knowledge of rules and regulations of the Texas Open Meeting Law. Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of official record maintenance and retention. Knowledge of principles and practices of recording and filing city financial records. Skills and experience in developing and leading teams of people to accomplish City tasks, setting goals and objectives, work organization, delegation and employee supervision. Skills in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment. Ability to identify and respond to the public and City Council issues and concerns. Ability to analyze problems, provide alternatives, identify solutions in support of established goals, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations. Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policy, procedure, law, and regulation. Ability to work with and coordinate between multiple agencies and different governmental structures to meet goals and objectives. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports and documents Ability to execute oral and written instructions. Ability to prepare clear, concise oral and written communication. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City Council, government officials, community groups, and the general public and media representatives. Ability to operate a motor vehicle through City traffic.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Leads a team of 100 employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment and in the field as necessary. Exposure to irate members of the public. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: As evidenced by my signature below, I have read my job description and have fully understood my duties and responsibilities related to my employment with the City of Alpine. I also acknowledge that I am qualified to perform these duties and, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position as described. Further, I understand that if, at any time, I am unclear as to what my job duties and responsibilities are, or what is expected of me, I will notify management immediately to interpret these duties and expectations.
Approved by the City of Alpine City Council on July 1, 2025
Requirements
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, and/or TRAINING: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Political Science, or related field is required. Three (3) to five (5) years of management experience in public administration, municipal government, non-profit, or corporate organization is required. Licenses and Certificates: Class C Texas Driver's license required. Additional licenses and certifications determined by the City Council. Special Consideration: Regular travel for training. Requires flexible time management. Bilingual is preferred.
