City Manager

The City of Abernathy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Discrimination against or preference for any person in recruitment, hiring, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, membership, training, examination, appointment, promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, physical disability or non-merit factor is prohibited.

August 18, 2023| Careers

Position

City Manager

Appointment

City Council

Supervisor

City Council

Wage

$70,000-80,000

Worksite

On-Site (Abernathy, Texas 79311)

Hours of Work

M – F, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Attendance at City Council and other meetings is required. May be required to work additional hours & days as necessary.

Classification

Permanent Full-Time; FLSA Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
Class C Texas Driver’s License required, additional licenses and certifications a plus.

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Job Description

The City of Abernathy (3,005) is a Type A General Law City with 17 full-time employees. Abernathy is located approximately 20 minutes north of Lubbock. The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer for the city, providing executive leadership and representation on all matters concerning city government.

The duties and responsibilities of the Manager are determined by the City Council in compliance with the Local Government Code and State Statutes.

The City Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and reviewing all activities and operations of the city; coordinates programs, services, and activities among city departments and outside agencies; ensures the financial integrity of the municipal organization; represents the city’s interests; provides highly responsible and complex policy advice and administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

The City of Abernathy offers TMRS retirement, medical and other benefits. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the City Secretary at k.adames@cityofabernathy.org. All applications should be submitted no later than Friday, September 29^th, 2023.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience. Class C Texas Driver’s License required, additional licenses and certifications a plus.

Job Duration

Indefinite

Required Travel

10-25%

Minimum Experience

3-5 Years

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Please read the instructions before completing the application. All applications for employment with the City of Abernathy must be made on this form and a separate application is required for each position. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must have an original signature. A resume may be attached, but you must complete all spaces on the application to be considered for employment. All information submitted is subject to verification. A false or misleading statement may result in your disqualification. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete this application, please contact the City Secretary at (806) 298-2546 or 811 Avenue D, Abernathy, Texas 79311. The City of Abernathy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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I understand that no employment is being offered to me by my completion of this application. I also understand that if I am hired, my employment with the City of Abernathy will be “AT WILL.” I understand that the phrase “AT WILL” means that the City of Abernathy is allowed to change the conditions of my employment, up to and including my involuntary termination, at any time for any reason or for no reason, and that similarly, I may resign at any time for any reason or for no reason. I understand that this “AT WILL” relationship may not be changed, either verbally or by any written document, unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by the City Manager.

I also understand that nothing contained in this application or in the granting of an interview creates a contract between the City of Abernathy and myself, either for employment or for the providing of benefits.

I further understand that should I be offered employment, my employment is subject to successful completion of any applicable physical and well and drug screening as permitted by the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable law.

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I hereby authorize the City of Abernathy to investigate all facts contained in my application for employment. I also authorize the release of any and all information by my present and past employers, wherever located, which may be required for a reference check. I further authorize all of my previous employers and current employer to give any and all information concerning my employment and any other pertinent information which said employers may have, personal or otherwise, and I release all parties form all liabilities for any damages which may result from the furnishing of said information.

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I hereby authorize, without reservation, the City of Abernathy to investigate, now and during my employment with the City, if applicable, my past employment, education and activities. I similarly authorize the City to request and receive any information concerning me, including but not limited to criminal history, consumer reports, credit reports, and public records, from any persons, entities, schools, companies, corporations, partnerships, associations, credit bureaus, consumer reporting agencies, state agencies, departments of labor, law enforcement agencies, licensing agencies, and from my previous employers.

A “consumer report” refers to any information bearing on an individual’s credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation or personal characteristics. For example, it includes (but is not limited to) a criminal records check.

I further release, discharge, and hold harmless the City of Abernathy, Texas and all of its agents, any persons, law enforcement agencies, schools, or personal/business entities and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents of any kind from any and all claims, liability, damages and responsibility of whatever kind or nature, arising out of or in connection with any act or omission in any such investigation or compliance with this authorization and request to release information, or any attempt to comply with it. This paragraph applies to any negligence, sole negligence, comparative negligence, concurrent negligence, error, or omission.

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