City Administrator - City of Uhland, Texas

The position is open until filled.

First review deadline
5 p.m. | August 21, 2026

Uhland, Texas is hiring a City Administrator with a salary range from $140,000 -170,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer, providing strategic leadership for all municipal operations while partnering with the Mayor and City Council to advance the City's priorities. This executive role oversees daily operations, financial management, policy implementation, and economic development initiatives, ensuring exceptional public service, organizational excellence, and sustainable community growth.

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Kelly Kuenstler, Vice President
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Position Overview

The City Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Uhland, responsible for overseeing all city operations, including Police, Budget/Finance, Public Works, Solid Waste, City Secretary, Code Enforcement, and Planning & Development.

The Administrator ensures enforcement of all laws and ordinances, manages all department heads and staff, works with outside agencies, and provides comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

Key Duties:

• Oversee city employment, including hiring, termination, discipline, and removal in accordance with policy.

• Recommend employee and officer salaries to the City Council.

• Attend all City Council meetings.

• Prepare and submit the annual budget; administer the approved budget.

• Provide monthly written reports on departmental operations and expenditures, including budget comparisons.

• Keep the City Council informed of the City’s financial status and future needs; make recommendations as needed.

• Submit a year-end report on finances and administrative activities.

• Provide additional reports as requested by the City Council.

• Recommend policy and oversee policy implementation.

• Serve as the City’s purchasing agent and manage all procurement.

• Recommend and oversee rules governing departmental business operations.

• Advise the Mayor, City Council, and Economic Development Corporation on economic development opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a business-related field.

• Minimum of five years of municipal government administration.

• Solid administrative background.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Commitment to community engagement.

• Understanding of city finance and budget processes.

• Proficiency in finance, human resources, general management, and technology.

• Strong understanding of municipal government operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or a business-related field.

• Experience with municipal economic development programs.

• Experience in planning and development.

Knowledge of:

• Familiarity with municipal economic development strategies and tools.

• Advanced financial management and budgeting skills.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to effectively engage with community members, staff, and elected officials.

• Proficiency with modern office technology and software.

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