City Manager - Huntsville, Texas
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Location: Huntsville, TX 77320
Description:
Salary: $215,000.00 - $265,000.00 Annually
Location : Huntsville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00274
Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Job Description
The City of Huntsville, Texas, located approximately 70 miles north of Houston, is the county seat and principal commercial center of Walker County. Huntsville is a city that blends a rich historical heritage with a thriving cultural and social atmosphere, enhanced by the vibrant energy of Sam Houston State University's student population.
Huntsville is seeking a City Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among the City Council, City employees, and the citizens of Huntsville. The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that policies align with the city's long-term goals, developing and reviewing the annual budget in collaboration with Council and the finance department, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city, in addition to other responsibilities.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Huntsville, Texas offers a base salary in the range of $215,000 - $265,000 and a comprehensive benefit package that includes a vehicle allowance. Additionally, the city offers an outstanding medical, dental, vision and life insurance package, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. According to the City Charter, the City Manager must reside within the corporate limits of the city within six months of employment.
Desired Qualifications
To qualify for the City Manager position in Huntsville, TX, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, engineering, business administration, finance, marketing, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of related professional experience in a comparable or larger organization is required, with roles such as Assistant City Manager, City Manager, or other comparable leadership positions being highly relevant. While a master's degree in public administration and Certification as a Credentialed Manager by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) are preferred, they are not mandatory. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of effective leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement to drive the city's growth and development.
Special Instructions
Application review begins on December 17, 2024. Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications, and may extend invitations to submit additional information, including references, and a formal interview (virtual or in-person) to a select few. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
03
What is your total number of total number of years of experience as a director, assistant city manager, city manager, or closely related executive leadership position?
04
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
05
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
06
Are you currently designated as an ICMA-Credentialed Manager?
Required Question
Location : Huntsville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00274
Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration
Opening Date: 11/21/2024
Job Description
The City of Huntsville, Texas, located approximately 70 miles north of Houston, is the county seat and principal commercial center of Walker County. Huntsville is a city that blends a rich historical heritage with a thriving cultural and social atmosphere, enhanced by the vibrant energy of Sam Houston State University's student population.
Huntsville is seeking a City Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among the City Council, City employees, and the citizens of Huntsville. The City Manager is responsible for ensuring that policies align with the city's long-term goals, developing and reviewing the annual budget in collaboration with Council and the finance department, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city, in addition to other responsibilities.
Click here to view the recruitment brochure.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Huntsville, Texas offers a base salary in the range of $215,000 - $265,000 and a comprehensive benefit package that includes a vehicle allowance. Additionally, the city offers an outstanding medical, dental, vision and life insurance package, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. According to the City Charter, the City Manager must reside within the corporate limits of the city within six months of employment.
Desired Qualifications
To qualify for the City Manager position in Huntsville, TX, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, engineering, business administration, finance, marketing, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of related professional experience in a comparable or larger organization is required, with roles such as Assistant City Manager, City Manager, or other comparable leadership positions being highly relevant. While a master's degree in public administration and Certification as a Credentialed Manager by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) are preferred, they are not mandatory. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of effective leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement to drive the city's growth and development.
Special Instructions
Application review begins on December 17, 2024. Following the first review date, we will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications, and may extend invitations to submit additional information, including references, and a formal interview (virtual or in-person) to a select few. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City reaches an agreement with one finalist.
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate degree
02
What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Finance/Accounting
- Engineering/Engineering Management
- Marketing
- Closely Related Field to the Above
- None of the above
03
What is your total number of total number of years of experience as a director, assistant city manager, city manager, or closely related executive leadership position?
- Less than 3 Years
- 3 - 5 Years
- 6 - 9 Years
- 10 - 14 Years
- 15 or More Years
- N/A - No director/manager experience
04
Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?
- Municipal Government
- County Government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- United States Armed Forces
- Education
- Private Sector
- Other
05
Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?
- Under 20,000 Residents
- 20,001 - 40,000
- 40,001 - 60,000
- 60,001 - 100,000
- Over 100,000 Residents
- N/A
06
Are you currently designated as an ICMA-Credentialed Manager?
- Yes
- No
Required Question