Under general direction, provides high level professional support and analytical work for the City Manager's Office. Serves as liaison between City Manager's Office and assigned departments. Participates and oversees the analysis, monitoring, and tracking of department's service delivery and special projects. Interacts with Mayor and City Council Offices, various City departments, all levels of employees, and the general public. May exercise functional supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
City Hall - 100 Military Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm; occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

• Provides high-level professional support to the Deputy City Manager and the Chief of Financial & Administrative Services or an Assistant City Manager.
• Oversees coordination of high-profile special projects and assignments as required, including researching, writing, providing analysis, managing deadlines, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Assists in the coordination of City Council Committees and boards, serving as liaison on special projects, committees, and task forces as assigned.
• Acts as liaison between City Manager's Office and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Acts as a resource for assigned departments; provides direction, guidance, and analysis for special projects and departmental issues.
• Researches, coordinates analysis and prepares reports on operations and policy matters, including providing recommendations on alternative methods for executive leadership, City Manager and/or City Council.
• Tracks and edits City Council agenda items for assigned departments.
• Engages, as assigned, in the annual budget development process for assigned departments.
• Manages completion of department's actions to adhere to City Auditor's findings.
• Projects assigned may include occasionally lifting/carrying up to 15 pounds and visiting different departments or work sites.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in Public or Business Administration, governmental, legislative or a related field, to include two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility
• Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, governmental, legislative or a related field
• Experience in municipal government.
• Experience providing executive-level support.

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures
• Skill in utilizing personal computers and associated software applications in the completion of assignments
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
• Ability to coordinate and review the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel
• Ability to understand assigned departments' operations, services, and activities
• Ability to interpret, explain and apply City and department policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations
• Working conditions are in an office environment