THE CITY OF RHOME, TEXAS POSITION TITLE: CITY …

1 THE CITY OF RHOME, TEXAS POSITION TITLE: CITY ADMINISTRATOR SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe City of Rhome is seeking a local government administrator with experience managing fast-growing municipalities. The City of Rhome is a general law type A city of approximately 1,600 just northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in Wise County, TEXAS . The City of Rhome has approximately 15 employees plus volunteer reserve police officers and fire/EMS personnel and offers a full range of services including water, sewer, contract sanitation, streets, police, code compliance and a volunteer fire department.

2 The operating budget for FY 2017-2018 is approximately $3M. The City's location and several major residential developments are expected to lead to a population boom in the near-term, requiring a self-motivated, committed, and personable administrator to successfully manage development while preserving Rhome's rural character. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDA dministrative direction is provided by the City Mayor as the direct supervisor. The City Administrator provides direct and functional supervision over the City s Department Heads. EXAMPLES OF WORKESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe City Administrator shall perform all duties required by law, ordinance, resolution or order of the governing body and shall attend all meetings of the governing body.

3 Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Subject to the authority of the Mayor and City Council, manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for the City administrative offices. In conjunction with the Mayor, develop operating and capital budgets for Council consideration; has responsibility for final budgetary recommendations and fiscal accountability to the Mayor and City Council. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget goals, funding limitations and service levels.

4 Monitors progress towards fiscal objectives. Facilitate, lead, and/or participate in meetings and/or proceedings, as necessary. Serve as liaison between departments, external organizations, the general public, and other agencies. Coordinate annual budget preparation; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Develop and maintain positive working relations with other local governments. Act as Human Resources Administrator. Act as Finance Director. Perform other duties, as assigned. None of the essential job functions or duties within this job description are intended to be, nor are they, delegations of the power and duties of the Mayor, as prescribed by TEXAS Local Government Code Section , nor do they include any powers and duties reserved for a City Manager by TEXAS Local Government Code Section The City Administrator shall provide assistance to the Mayor in exercising such duties, at the direction of the Mayor.

5 NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA bility to:Skilled in the following: Providing leadership Managing projects Speaking in public Analyzing and developing policies and procedures Analyzing complex problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals Preparing and administrating budgets Managing change and sensitive topics Planning, analyzing and evaluating programs and services, operational needs and fiscal constraints Prioritizing, organizing and managing multiple simultaneous projects Reading, interpreting.

6 Applying and explaining laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Preparing clear and concise reports, including oral, written and audio/visual presentation Maintaining sensitive and confidential information Providing customer service Gathering and analyzing information and making recommendations based on findings and in support of organizational goals Operating a computer and related software applications Communicating effectively with a variety of individuals Knowledge of:Possess considerable knowledge of: Program development and administration principles and practices Public relations principles Experience using Microsoft suite of products and QuickBooks or equivalent financial software QUALIFICATIONSAny combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying.

7 A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or public administration Experience: Ten (10) years of progressively responsible local government experience, including public entity budget experience Preferences: Experience with economic development and managing growth-related issues. Experience with Public Improvement District implementation, and ongoing processes and procedures. Certified Public Accountant License and Certification: Must possess a valid TEXAS State driver s license. Special RequirementsMust be able and willing to work the hours necessary to accomplish assigned duties; attend evening meetings and/or critical events and activities, as appropriate; and travel out of town as necessary to attend and/or participate in workshops, conferences, seminars, and meetings during work and non-work hours.

8 Ethical and Moral RequirementsAs an official of the city, must be of the highest moral and ethical character, and be willing to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and will be expected to conduct the job functions and outside activities with the highest degree of fidelity, morality and ethics. ADA COMPLIANCEPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand in the office, at the counter or in meeting rooms as necessary for extended periods.

9 The POSITION requires frequent use of computers. Occasional ability to lift, carry and put away such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 40 pounds. Moreover, while the POSITION is largely administrative and supervisory, the employee may sometimes be required to directly participate in other activities, and may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or use hands to operate equipment, objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Must maintain the necessary mental and emotional capacities required for the successful performance of the duties and responsibilities of the POSITION .

10 WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in an office setting with frequent interruptions and with the need to deal with a wide variety of people, some of whom may be irate, difficult or even dangerous. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate while in the office. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSThe City of Rhome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Rhome will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.