The City of McAllen Human Resource department mission is to treat each person as a valued customer while contributing positively to the bottom line of the City of McAllen through comprehensive programming that displays a thorough understanding of all aspects of the human resources profession, including pro-active involvement in areas of legal compliance, and service that displays an enthusiastic interest in the lives of others.
We will continually develop our own repertoire of skills and maintain a balance between our personal and professional lives.
TO OUR EMPLOYEES
We are committed in providing our employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of the City of McAllen. Above all, employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every City of McAllen customer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of McAllen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The City of McAllen promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
General 1. Assist in performing the duties of the City Attorney’s Office. 2. Analyze situations or problems and provide professional advice to the City Commission, City Manager and department directors about matters such as legal conditions, issues, changes to State or Federal laws affecting City operations and current and future trends. 3. Issue oral and written legal opinions and/or legal memoranda at the request of the City Attorney, City Commission, City Manager or department directors. 4. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for City officials and staff. Confer with colleagues with specialty in area of law to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. 5. Research, review and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements and other legal instruments. 6. Serve as a liaison between outside legal counsel and City officials on specialized legal issues. 7. Maintain knowledge of Federal and State laws, court decisions affecting municipalities as well as the City Charter and City Code provisions. 8. Represent the State as Prosecuting Attorney in Municipal Court as assigned. 9. Perform additional related work activities as assigned including giving legal advice and making presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public and attending meetings including City Commission meetings, and Property & Casualty Claims Board meetings. Litigation 10. Conduct initial assessment of claims and assist claims adjusters with related matters. 11. Assist with coordination of litigation matters and caseload, including initial case assessments and investigations. 12. Obtain, review, and analyze relevant supporting documents, including department files, incident reports, medical records, and witness statements. 13. Prepare, draft, and update legal documents, including correspondence, monthly litigation reports, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law, discovery responses and requests, subpoenas, and documents responsive to discovery and subpoena requests. 14. Evaluate findings, develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. 15. Summarize records and reports such as medical records, depositions, internal documents, and incoming discovery. 16. Perform additional related duties as assigned whether implied or required.
Jul 16, 2024
Full Time
General 1. Assist in performing the duties of the City Attorney’s Office. 2. Analyze situations or problems and provide professional advice to the City Commission, City Manager and department directors about matters such as legal conditions, issues, changes to State or Federal laws affecting City operations and current and future trends. 3. Issue oral and written legal opinions and/or legal memoranda at the request of the City Attorney, City Commission, City Manager or department directors. 4. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for City officials and staff. Confer with colleagues with specialty in area of law to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. 5. Research, review and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements and other legal instruments. 6. Serve as a liaison between outside legal counsel and City officials on specialized legal issues. 7. Maintain knowledge of Federal and State laws, court decisions affecting municipalities as well as the City Charter and City Code provisions. 8. Represent the State as Prosecuting Attorney in Municipal Court as assigned. 9. Perform additional related work activities as assigned including giving legal advice and making presentations to councils, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public and attending meetings including City Commission meetings, and Property & Casualty Claims Board meetings. Litigation 10. Conduct initial assessment of claims and assist claims adjusters with related matters. 11. Assist with coordination of litigation matters and caseload, including initial case assessments and investigations. 12. Obtain, review, and analyze relevant supporting documents, including department files, incident reports, medical records, and witness statements. 13. Prepare, draft, and update legal documents, including correspondence, monthly litigation reports, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda of law, discovery responses and requests, subpoenas, and documents responsive to discovery and subpoena requests. 14. Evaluate findings, develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. 15. Summarize records and reports such as medical records, depositions, internal documents, and incoming discovery. 16. Perform additional related duties as assigned whether implied or required.
1. Administers and enforces the City Charter; ensures that all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the Commission subject to enforcement, are faithfully executed.
2. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of all City departments to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies and direction set by the City Commission in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
3. Informs City Commission on key matters impacting City operations.
4. Directs and manages the development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each service area.
5. Identifies areas for improvement and develops strategic initiatives to effectuate change objectives.
6. Maintains responsibility for intergovernmental relations with other cities, stakeholders, elected and appointed officials, and public and private organizations.
7. Provides highly responsible policy analysis and administrative staff assistance to the Mayor and City Commission.
8. Directs specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies.
9. Prepares policies and procedural proposals for review and adoption by the City Commission.
10. Attends and facilitates City Commission meetings and workshops.
11. Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Commission, citizen committees and outside agencies; oversees the preparation of press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and the public.
12. Directs and develops the administration of the City budget and capital program; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; controls expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments; and keeps the City Commission fully informed on matters related to the financial condition of the City.
13. Executes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts and other instruments binding the City to financial obligations.
14. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
15. Provides visionary, innovative leadership, supervision, and general direction to the City management team in support of their efforts toward achieving departmental goals and objectives.
16. Provides organizational leadership, promotes organizational values, and ensures a discrimination free environment.
17. Plans and evaluates management staff performance; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance; provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
18. Initiates disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with the City's personnel rules, policies and procedures.
19. Assesses community and citizen needs and ensures objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively and with high quality municipal services.
20. Directs development and implementation of initiatives for service quality improvement, provides day-to-day leadership, and works with the City's management team to ensure a high performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.
21. Works closely with the City Commission, a variety of public, private and community organizations and citizen groups in developing and implementing programs to achieve City priorities and solve community problems.
22. Directs and coordinates preparation of analysis and recommendations on public policy issues and on long range plans for City services.
23. Represents the City and works closely with appointed boards, committees, and public and private officials to achieve planned action and results.
24. Participates in regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technology related to municipal programs and operations.
25. Partners with professional and community organizations on behalf of the City and maintains good working relationships with key community constituencies.
Jul 16, 2024
Full Time
1. Administers and enforces the City Charter; ensures that all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the Commission subject to enforcement, are faithfully executed.
2. Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of all City departments to ensure that operations and services comply with the policies and direction set by the City Commission in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
3. Informs City Commission on key matters impacting City operations.
4. Directs and manages the development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each service area.
5. Identifies areas for improvement and develops strategic initiatives to effectuate change objectives.
6. Maintains responsibility for intergovernmental relations with other cities, stakeholders, elected and appointed officials, and public and private organizations.
7. Provides highly responsible policy analysis and administrative staff assistance to the Mayor and City Commission.
8. Directs specific and comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal policies.
9. Prepares policies and procedural proposals for review and adoption by the City Commission.
10. Attends and facilitates City Commission meetings and workshops.
11. Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Commission, citizen committees and outside agencies; oversees the preparation of press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and the public.
12. Directs and develops the administration of the City budget and capital program; forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; controls expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments; and keeps the City Commission fully informed on matters related to the financial condition of the City.
13. Executes deeds, deeds of trust, easements, releases, contracts and other instruments binding the City to financial obligations.
14. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
15. Provides visionary, innovative leadership, supervision, and general direction to the City management team in support of their efforts toward achieving departmental goals and objectives.
16. Provides organizational leadership, promotes organizational values, and ensures a discrimination free environment.
17. Plans and evaluates management staff performance; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance; provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
18. Initiates disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with the City's personnel rules, policies and procedures.
19. Assesses community and citizen needs and ensures objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively and with high quality municipal services.
20. Directs development and implementation of initiatives for service quality improvement, provides day-to-day leadership, and works with the City's management team to ensure a high performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.
21. Works closely with the City Commission, a variety of public, private and community organizations and citizen groups in developing and implementing programs to achieve City priorities and solve community problems.
22. Directs and coordinates preparation of analysis and recommendations on public policy issues and on long range plans for City services.
23. Represents the City and works closely with appointed boards, committees, and public and private officials to achieve planned action and results.
24. Participates in regional, state, and national meetings and conferences to stay abreast of trends and technology related to municipal programs and operations.
25. Partners with professional and community organizations on behalf of the City and maintains good working relationships with key community constituencies.
