Job Summary

The City Manager provides is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the municipality, providing leadership and administration on all matters concerning City government. The City Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing and reviewing all activities and operations of the city; Coordinating programs, services, and activities among City departments and non-municipal agencies; Ensuring financial integrity of the municipal organization; Representing the City’s interests; and Providing highly responsible and complex policy advice and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

Community Description

The City of La Joya, Texas is an urbanizing community located west of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission MSA. It is a Home-Rule municipal corporation governed by a City Council composed of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, all elected at-large. The City has adopted a Council-Manager form of government and has earned a Council-Manager Recognition by the International City Management Association (ICMA). Additional information available at lajoyatx.gov.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities As authorized by the Home-Rule Charter, the City Manager shall:

with the advice and consent of the City Council, appoint and remove all department heads of the City, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by Ordinance;
with the advice and consent of the City Council, determine proper and just compensation for all department heads;
attend all meetings of the City Council, taking part in discussion but, having no vote, and shall be notified of all special meetings of the City Council;
see that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by officers subject to his or her 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;
kept the City council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City;
make sure other reports as the City Council may require concerning the operations of the City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision; and
perform such other duties as are specified in the Charter or may be required by the City Council or the laws of the State of Texas.

Physical & Environmental ConditionsWork environment is primarily within office, where the setting is both indoors and outdoors. The space is equipped with office equipment essential for management and administrative tasks. The nature of the job dictates a business dress code, typically involving comfortable, practical clothing and protective gear when necessary.

Work hours can vary, including weekends and holidays. Interaction levels are high, with Council members, management staff, employees and the public. Travel may be required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Must provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities of a municipal organization.

2. Must have knowledge of modern and highly complex principles and practices of municipal administration and organization to effectively formulate and implement strategic planning initiatives.

3. Must have knowledge of principles and practices of municipal finance, budget preparation and administration.

4. Must have knowledge of current social, political, and economic trends and operating problems of municipal government.

5. Must maintain effective working relationships with employees, management staff, council members and the general public.

6. Must manage and implement personnel policies and procedures.

7. Must interpret and apply federal, state and local policy, procedure, law and regulation.

8. Must analyze problems, provide alternatives, identify solutions in support of established goals, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.

Education, Experience & Certifications

1. Education: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Government, Business, or a related field, a Master in Public Administration (MPA) or Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

2. Experience: Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of management and/or administrative experience in municipal government, including one (1) year of senior executive level management experience.

3. Certifications: Position requires a current, valid Texas Driver’s License (TDL). ICMA-Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) preferred.

4. Memberships: Prefer membership in Texas City Management Association (TCMA) and/or International City Management Association (ICMA).

Application Process

Submit completed Employment/Volunteer Application, cover letter and resume to Personnel Department in person at the or U.S. Postal Service at address above or via email: personnel@lajoyatx.gov. After screening initial applicants, interviews may be granted to finalists. Employment offers may be extended after interviews.

Non-Discrimination Policies

In compliance with federal, state and local equal employment laws, the City of La Joya does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-job-related medical condition, handicap or disability, family status, or other protected class. If you need an accommodation to complete this application or any test, notify Personnel Department.

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