FLSA Status: Exempt
Effective: September 2024

Job Summary: The City Manager plans, directs, manages, and reviews the activities and operations of the City. Coordinates City services and activities among City departments and with outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

Education/Training/Experience Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, management, or business administration.
2. Master’s degree preferred.
3. Five to seven years of experience in executive leadership in a city with population of at least 10,000 and that provides full municipal services.
4. Seven to ten years of experience as a manager in a mid-size city is preferred.
5. The City Manager will be required to reside in City of Mount Pleasant within six (6) months of employment.
6. A valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Directs the development and implementation of City department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; interprets administrative policies.
2. Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; and allocates resources accordingly.
3. Plans, directs and coordinates the work plan for City departments; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with Department Directors to identify and resolve problems.
4. Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; and identifies opportunities for improvement.
5. Represents the City with outside agencies; coordinates City activities with other cities, counties and outside agencies and organizations.
6. Provides highly complex and professional staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council; and prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
7. Provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
8. Negotiates contracts and agreements with representatives of other governmental agencies, businesses, consultants and other agencies and parties.
9. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive city management program, and principles and practices of program development and administration.
2. Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration; supervision, training and performance evaluation; and pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
3. Skilled as an innovative leader and strong communicator.
4. Exceptional leadership and management skills required.
5. Skilled in addressing the infrastructure needs of a growing community and understanding of the City’s development ordinances.
6. Ability to be a diplomatic, honest, and transparent people person with a good sense of humor.
7. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
8. Ability to identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
9. Ability to engage and be visible in the community.
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Depending on assignment, the position requires lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

HIPAA Compliance Statement All employees who have access to health information whose confidentiality is protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule must have an understanding and knowledge of the Privacy Rule that corresponds to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.

E.O.E. The City of Mount Pleasant prohibits job discrimination for reasons of a person's ethnic origin, political association, religion, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, gender identity, pregnancy, spirituality, belief, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information, and age, which has no bearing on their qualification, performance, and ability.

Candidates invited to interview will be required to complete a job application.