City Manager

Reports to: Mayor & City Council Incumbent:

Classification:Full-Time Exempt Date:

City Manager Brochure

General Purpose:

Under the direction and authority of the Mayor and City Council performs high-level administrative technical and professional duties which include directing and supervising departments/staff/boards and overall day-to-day operations of the city.

Desired Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in public administration political science business management or other related fields (preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience as a municipal administrator assistant municipal administrator department head or any combination of education or experience (preferred)
• Education and/or experience outside of the abovementioned desired qualifications may be considered

Essential Duties and Expectations:

• Provide leadership and direction in establishing a unified vision for the City
• Establish short-term and long-term goals for the City
• Maintain clear and consistent communication among the Mayor City Council staff committees and citizens in order to ensure transparency is a priority
• Possess knowledge for administering Type-A General Law cities
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Manage and supervise all departments of the city which include: Electrical Water/Wastewater Public Safety Parks & Recreation Finance Community Development Airport Administrative and Maintenance with the following in mind:
  • Effective leadership and communication
  • Strategic structural organization of departments
  • Efficient and sufficient staffing schedules and workload assignments
  • Engage and motivate staff to excel within roles
  • Ensure staff receive appropriate training to excel
  • Ensure uniform conformance and implementation of policies and procedures
  • Update and standardize policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations
  • Assign projects
  • Complete performance evaluations and make decisions regarding hiring disciplining and terminating city staff excluding the Mayor and City Council
• Work with Staff to prepare the annual budget in accordance with LGC
• Discuss and present the annual budget with Mayor and City Council
• Monitor and administer revenues and expenses in accordance with the adopted budget
• Provide timely financial reports to Mayor City Council and Department Directors
• Assist with completing the annual audit correcting deficiencies and presenting to Mayor and City Council
• Know and enforce purchasing policies and regulations
• Advise Mayor and City Council of current and future needs for planning purposes (for example future growth and economic development)
• Frequently communicate Departmental updates to the Mayor and City Council
• Ensure laws policies and ordinances are enforced
• Perform and administer contract management
• Develop and maintain intergovernmental relationships
• Prepare oversee and/or review studies/reports and coordinate/communicate with Mayor and City Council for decision making
• Attend all City Council and committee meetings and workshops
• Maintain a positive professional image
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees city officials and the public
• Efficiently and effectively make sound judgments and decisions with the best interest of the citizens and city in mind
• Attend and support local events within the City of Llano
• Perform other duties as may be directed by Mayor and City Council

Some of the desired characteristics of the City Manager include high personal integrity and reputation; inclusive management style and ability to work positively with State and other local agencies. The importance of strong written and verbal communication skills cannot be overstated. The City Manager is required to effectively and concisely communicate in writing operating reports agreements land use reports business correspondence and Council policy. Additionally the City Manager must use tact and diplomacy when communicating potentially sensitive information.

The City Manager should be able to critically assess projects proposals and operations to ensure the interests of the City and its citizens are protected. The City Manager will frequently represent the City in negotiations and must have the ability to clearly interpret and communicate the position of the City.

Apply online or contact Human Resources Amy Galloway at