The City of Brenham is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and effective municipal city management professional. The City Manager will find Brenham a diverse and progressive City with the challenges and opportunities that are characteristic of a thriving and growing community.
Brenham is a full-service community located midway between Houston and Austin on US-290. The City operates under a Home Rule Charter in a Council-City Manager form of government. The Council consists of a Mayor and six council members. The Council sets the policy for the operation of the government, and the City Manager, appointed by Council, administers those policies. The City Manager is responsible for appointing and supervising the leadership team, and also works closely with the General Manager of Public Utilities who oversees the infrastructure and operations of the City's electric, gas, water, and wastewater systems.
The City Council is looking for a manager who is:
- Mature, disciplined, ethical, transparent, inclusive, and collaborative.
- A skilled negotiator and mediator.
- Charismatic with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Willing to address issues directly and say no when necessary.
- A consensus builder and strategic partner within and beyond the community.
- Strong but humble, assertive but respectful, forceful but tactful, and self - confident without being egotistical.
Building a close, positive, and lasting relationship with the City Council is essential. The ideal candidate should:
- Communicate directly and frankly, positively, and respectfully.
- Be an exceptional listener and communicator.
- Guide the City Council through the decision making process.
- Be a creator and maintainer of highly productive relationships with state, county, college district, and school district officials.
The City Manager should:
Inspire and motivate others by example.
Unite the organization with a shared sense of purpose.
Promote teamwork and create a culture of accountability.
Delegate responsibility with clarity and articulate expectations.
Ongoing priorities for the City Manager include:
Taking the city workforce to the next performance level using best practices.
Promoting continuous improvement at every level of the organization.
The ideal City Manager should be:
Results- driven, steadfastly strategic, and visionary yet grounded.
Respectful of Brenham's heritage and "small town" charm.
Positioned to facilitate Brenham's evolution into a livable and sustainable community.
Skilled in blending the city's rich past with a bright future.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment, including telephone and computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; and the employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as books and stacks of records. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee frequently faces difficult and stressful situations. The employee has frequent contact with other employees both within and outside of the assigned department, including the public, the media, and other organizations; interactions often involve sensitive or difficult issues that require persuasion and negotiation. The employee constantly is required to change tasks frequently and to perform tedious, exacting work. The employee frequently is required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and to work closely with others as part of and/or leader of a team. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Education
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred in public administration, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible municipal government experience is required.
- Five years of experience as an Assistant City Manager or City Manager is required.
- Experience in a full- service city, including electric and/or gas utility is highly desirable.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
Apply online at https://cityofbrenham.applicantpro.com/jobs/ by March 13, 2026 to be considered in the first review of applicants.
