Nederland City Manager at Clear Career Professionals

Nederland, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Fiscal Oversight, Strategic Direction, Municipal Services, Budget Management, Efficiency, Transparency, Innovation, Capital Projects, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Labor Negotiations, Economic Development, Infrastructure Planning, Union Negotiations, Financial Sustainability

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5 p.m. | Friday | January 23, 2026 RECRUITMENT BROCHURE The City of Nederland is seeking a visionary and results-driven City Manager to provide executive leadership, fiscal oversight, and strategic direction for the community. Reporting directly to the City Council, this role ensures efficient governance, high-quality service delivery, and the effective operation of all city departments. Key Responsibilities: • Oversee city operations to maintain excellence in municipal services. • Develop and manage the annual budget with a commitment to fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. • Modernize city systems and processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and innovation. • Lead critical capital projects, including water and wastewater infrastructure improvements and street rehabilitation initiatives. • Serve as the primary liaison, fostering strong relationships with business leaders, residents, and external agencies. • Provide leadership in emergency management, public safety, and labor negotiations to ensure community resilience and security. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of seven years of experience in Texas municipal government or a closely related field, with a strong understanding of state laws, tax structures, and economic development policies. The City Manager must establish residence in the City within a reasonable time and maintain residency within the City throughout the tenure as City Manager. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. FEMA implementation. Experience in union negotiations and public safety labor relations. ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) or equivalent executive leadership certification. Proven success in capital program management, infrastructure planning, and financial sustainability. Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered. For more information on this position contact: Michael Boese, MPA, President Clear Career Professionals, LLC michael@clearcareerpro.com (214) 550-2850 Ext. #4

Responsibilities

The City Manager oversees city operations to ensure excellence in municipal services and manages the annual budget with a focus on fiscal responsibility. This role also leads critical capital projects and serves as the primary liaison with various stakeholders.