Job Title: City Manager
Department: City Manager
Salary: Dependent on Qualifications

**Benefits Information**
The City of Converse offers a competitive compensation and benefit package, including:
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage options for employees and their family
- Paid Holidays (established by City Council)
- Vacation leave accrues from the date of hire
- Sick leave accrues from the date of hire
- Retirement through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) requires 7% employee contribution with the City of Converse matching 2-to-1 of the employee contribution
- Voluntary supplemental retirement plans
- Voluntary flexible spending account (FSA) for health and dependent care
- Employer-sponsored long-term disability
- Employer-sponsored life insurance for the employee, their spouse, and child(ren)
- Voluntary life insurance for the employee, their spouse, and child(ren)
- Voluntary short-term disability

**General Description**
The City Manager is responsible for directing a variety of administrative processes that allow the City to operate. It is their job to implement and oversee policies crafted by the City Council. They are also responsible for documenting and presenting the City budget as well as interfacing with the community to develop new programs.

Working under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager leads, plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the City, including administering policies established by the Council in accordance with the City Charter, and state and federal law. They are the Chief Administrative Officer for the City, serving at the will of the City Council under a separate employment contract.

**Essential Job Duties:**
- Shall appoint, suspend, or remove City employees and administrative officers, except as otherwise provided by law or City Charter.
- Direct and supervise the administration of all City departments and agencies.
- Attend City Council meetings with the right to participate in discussions but not vote.
- Ensure laws, City Charter provisions, and City Council acts are faithfully executed.
- Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council.
- Maintain the City Master Plan and oversee approved changes.
- Provide the City Council and public with a complete annual report on City finances and activities.
- Advise the City Council on the financial condition and future needs of the City.
- Facilitate annual municipal government training for the City Council, including budget/audit training.
- Oversee agendas and materials for City Council meetings.
- Develop plans for personnel, financial, and operational functions of the City.
- Supervise City programs, ensuring future planning aligns with the City’s growth and development goals.
- Provide information to the media and meet with citizens, developers, and community groups.

**Requirements**
**Education and Basic Requirements:**
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, with 5 years as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or government executive.
- Proven success working with elected officials, department heads, and the private sector.
- Experience in economic development.
- Preferred Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Satisfactory background and credit checks, physical/medical exam, and drug screening.
- Must be bondable.
- Valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

**Residency Requirement:**
The City Manager must become a resident of Converse within six (6) months from the date of appointment. Failure to meet this requirement will result in forfeiture of the appointment.

**Disclaimer:** The City of Converse reserves the right to close this job posting at any time without prior notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible for full consideration.

**How to Apply**

Interested applicants should apply online by visiting the following URL:
[https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2974147/City-o…](https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2974147/City-o…)

Applications will only be accepted online. Please ensure all required documents are uploaded and submitted through the application portal.

The application package should include the following:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Letters of reference
- Any additional supplemental materials applicants wish to have considered

**Disclaimer:**
The City of Converse reserves the right to close this job posting at any time without prior notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible for full consideration.

**Additional Information:**
Phone calls will not be accepted regarding this position. Applicants requesting accommodations or application assistance may contact **hr-staff@conversetx.net**.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:**
The City of Converse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.