Fairfield City Administrator Job at Clear Career Professionals, Fairfield, TX

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  • Clear Career Professionals
  • Fairfield, TX

Job Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
5 p.m. | Friday | December 19, 2025
Expected Start Date: February 1, 2026


RECRUITMENT BROCHURE

The City Administrator manages daily operations, oversees projects, and implements Council policy. Key responsibilities include coordination across departments, budget management, grant development, community engagement, and emergency management planning.

In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate closely with the Mayor and City Council to advance community priorities.
  • Oversee operations across all departments, ensuring alignment with city goals.
  • Facilitate policy development and guide department heads in effective implementation.
  • Pursue funding and grant opportunities at state and federal levels.
  • Promote transparent communication with the community and regional partners.
  • Support a culture of integrity, teamwork, and responsiveness.
  • Work closely with EDC to attract and retain businesses.
  • Coordinate emergency management planning and readiness efforts across departments.

The next City Administrator will inherit a solid foundation and a community eager for continued improvement in infrastructure, parks, and services. The ideal candidate for this position will be approachable, ethical, and proactive leader with five or more years of local government leadership experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Five or more years of experience in local government management.
  • Demonstrated experience in budgeting, project management, and policy implementation.
  • Managerial experience showing strong leadership and supervision of staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience in grant writing and securing alternative funding sources.
  • Knowledge of Texas municipal government and relevant regulations.
  • Residency within Freestone County is required.

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic Thinking and Vision
  • Community and Relationship Building
  • Community and Economic Development Leadership
  • Crisis Management and Emergency Response Coordination
  • Decisive and Ethical Leadership
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Coaching and Staff Development

To Apply:

Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.

Mark Shrives, VP/NW Regional Director

Clear Career Professionals, LLC

mark@clearcareerpro.com

(214) 550-2850 Ext. #700

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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