City Manager

Requirements

Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field; a Master's degree is preferred. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible leadership, managerial or administrative experience in a municipal organization of similar size and service delivery model, of which, five (5) years must be in a senior executive level. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Prior experience working as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or closely related professional level experience desired.

General Purpose

The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and reviewing all the administrative activities and operations of the City. The City Manager coordinates programs, services, and activities among City departments and with outside agencies; ensures the financial integrity of the municipal organization; and represents the City's interest to the general public, other agencies, levels of government, and other outside interests. The City Manager provides highly responsible and complex policy advice and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council and exercises direct supervision over management, professional, and clerical staff.

Typical Duties

The City Manager shall:

• Take personnel actions regarding employees as authorized under the Charter. The City Manager may authorize department heads to exercise these powers with respect to their subordinates.

• Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by other applicable law.

• Attend all City Council meetings. The City Manager has the right to take part in discussion but not vote.

• Participates in the City's community engagement and involvement efforts, champions a comprehensive strategic community engagement and involvement plan that builds public awareness of City initiatives, programs, services, policies and events.

• See that all laws, provisions of the Charter and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement by the City Manager's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.

• Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council.

• Submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.

• Make such other reports as the City Council may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices and agencies subject to the City Manager's direction and supervision.

• Keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City.

• Make recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City.

• Provide support to the offices of the Mayor and the Representatives.

General Information

How to Apply

To be considered, candidates must click the link below and complete an online application.Candidates are encouraged to attach a cover letter and comprehensive résumé to their application. Clickhereto apply for the City Manager position. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout the various stages of the process.

Baker Tilly US, LLPwill evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may invite a select number of applicants to complete additional assignments.For more information, please email Edward.Williams@bakertilly.com or call 214-842-6478.

The starting salary, based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, will range from$325,000.00 to $375,000.00plus outstanding benefits. Click here to access the recruitment brochure!

This recruitment will incorporate existing rules and regulations that govern public sector recruitments in the State of Texas. Information presented to the City of El Paso for consideration may be made available to the public, in accordance with public disclosure/open records laws.