City of Kyle - City Manager

Web Site: www.cityofkyle.com

Job Posted on: 7/13/2010

Closing Date: 9/11/2010

Salary: $116,000 starting

Description, Education and Experience Requirements:
The City of Kyle seeks applicants for the position of City Manager of a 30,000+ home rule city with a council-manager form of government located in a growth corridor south of Austin, Texas. The City Manager shall be Chief Executive and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City. This position serves at the will of the City Council and is responsible for the proper administration of all the affairs and business of the City in accordance with the City Charter, state law, and the City ordinance, including: overseeing all departments and employees, except as provided otherwise in the Charter and the civil service laws; preparing and submitting the proposed annual budget; administering the budget; and reporting to the City Council on the financial and administrative affairs of the City. Within a reasonable time of employment as established by the Council, the City Manager must reside within the City of Kyle.



Qualified candidates must possess the following:


-A Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business, or closely related field.
-A Master’s Degree or related professional degree is preferred.
-A minimum of ten (10) years of administrative or supervisory experience in comparable sized city, five (5) years of which should be as a City Manager or Assistant City Manager.
-Combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted particularly experience in a municipal setting with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
-Experience with cities undergoing rapid growth preferred.
-Experience in public financing required.
-Applicants should have experience in personnel management and economic development.
-Demonstrated success in working well with elected officials and department heads, as well as with the private sector.


The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in conflict resolution; developing and mentoring staff in a positive work environment; establishing cooperative, productive relationships with external organizations; and maintaining effective channels of communication with the City Council and residents.


-Municipal government policies, procedures, activities and practices
-Federal, state, local statues, ordinances and regulations governing municipal operations
-Working knowledge of utility districts and public improvement districts
-Knowledge of full city services and operations
-Laws, practices, and procedures of local government finance, property tax administration, Police, Municipal Court, Library, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building Inspection, and Street Maintenance
-Economic development initiatives

Other attributes sought by the City Council:
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, city officials, and general public
-Participatory manager with effective delegation skills
-Polished, professional presentation style
-Ability to guide City Council by analyzing, appraising, and organizing the facts through complex issues
-Explores innovative technology to achieve greater efficiency
-Properly respond to sensitive inquiries from citizens and government officials

The next City Manager will need to be willing to become involved in many facets of life in the community.

Additional Information:
The starting salary for the position will range from $116,000 to $142,000 depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Plus a competitive fringe benefits plan will be provided as well.

Apply Information:
How to Apply: www.cityofkyle.iapplicants.com/

Candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter with application. A resume and any other supporting documentation may be submitted using the *Police Officers only upload feature.


For more information about the position contact Sandra Duran, Director of Human Resources at (512) 262-3928.


Applications will be accepted until close of business on Friday, September 10, 2010.