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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: City Manager Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Exempt Revision Date: 07/08/2014
SUMMARY: Under the administrative direction of the City Council, performs the duties of Chief Administrative Officer in
the administration of all services, affairs and programs of the City. Provides administrative direction and guidance to City
departments. Ensures the financial integrity of the City. Establishes and monitors internal controls and coordination of City
programs. Prepares long and short term strategic plans to meet organizational and development needs of the City.
Performs duties specified in City Charter or required by City Council.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Develops long and short-range plans through input from City Council, community organizations, private citizens,
department heads and officials for other governmental entities.
Directs and manages the development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for
each service area; establishes appropriate service and staffing levels; allocates resources, accordingly.
Provides overall direction to Division Directors through meetings and communication and ensures all
departmental activities are consistent with City goals and objectives.
Performs the full range of supervisory activities for all senior management personnel including selection, training,
evaluation, counseling, and dismissal.
Plans, coordinates and implements city programs and services; tracks and monitors project status for citywide
projects and major initiatives that are part of the annual operating plan.
Directs/oversees/monitors the development of the annual operating and capital improvement budgets;
recommends budgets to Council for approval; administers approved budget through appropriate internal controls;
provides technical assistance and advice regarding revenue, expenditures, appropriations, allotment control,
supplemental requests and the sale of bonds.
Keeps the City Council fully informed on matters related to the financial condition and future needs of the City;
makes recommendations concerning financial issues and concerns.
Attends City Council and Board and Commission meetings as necessary and serves as liaison between Division
Directors and Council members; attends other intergovernmental and community meetings as required.
Serves as the City’s representative and liaison to the community by presenting programs to civic organizations
and by responding to citizen issues.
Presents options and recommendations to the City Council personnel policies and assignments for efficient
operation of the City Government.
Executes or causes to be executed all contracts and other legal documents authorized by the City Council,
generally subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complains from both internal and external sources.
Serves as the General Manager for the City of Georgetown’s 4A Corporation (Georgetown Economic
Development Corporation) and 4B Corporation (Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation)
Ensures that all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the City Council are faithfully executed by city staff.
Serve in extension of current duties as required for emergency management, particularly in the areas of
management of the Emergency Operations Center.
Serves as a role model and supporter of the City’s Mission Statement, Values Statement and Customer Service
Initiatives to City staff, the general public, and all other work contacts.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework Government, Public Administration,
Business, or related field. Ten years of progressively responsible management and administrative experience in a
municipal government. Five years of the required experience must have been at a senior executive management level in
a full-service city.
Master's degree in public administration, business administration or a related field, preferred.
Knowledge of:
Administrative, organizational and management practices and procedures related to similar size and growth
municipalities as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs..
Public finance, budgeting and budgetary controls related to the implementation of municipal government laws,
rules and regulations.
Public Relations and Customer Service methods, practices and techniques.
Research, analysis, and application methods, practices and resources including legal, economic development
and planning and development, and technical reference.
And firm understanding of Council/Manager form of municipal government administration.
And a solid background in municipal service management, economic development trends, growth management
and sustainable development issues, city planning and development techniques and historic preservation
methods.
Utilities, including water, wastewater, electric, and Transportation
Human Resources and Personnel and Employee Relations, Employee Benefits and Insurance Administration
Skill in:
Planning, organizing, coordinating and directing complex projects.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing including preparation and presentation of technical reports
and materials.
Networking with internal/external administrative officials at the Federal, state, and local levels as well as private
and public foundations.
Establishing and maintaining effective cooperative working relationships.
Providing effective leadership.
Analyzing problems, provide alternatives, identify solutions in support of established goals, project consequences
of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
Planning, developing and implementing City policies, procedures and objectives.
Effectively directing, supervising and delegating duties to Director level staff.
Negotiating, mediating, and resolving customer complaints and concerns.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching,
crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls
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