Iowa Colony, TX – City Manager

About this Position

Are you a strategic, collaborative, and growth-minded municipal leader who can guide a rapidly expanding community through smart development and modernized operations? If so, apply to be Iowa Colony’s next City Manager!

We’re looking for an exceptional communicator and organizational builder who is:

• Experienced in high-growth municipal environments
• Skilled in capital planning, budgeting, and team development
• Adept at working with elected officials, MUDs, and regional partners
• Able to maintain strategic leadership and vision while at the same time functioning in direct roles of economic and community development

Iowa Colony is a rapidly growing community in Brazoria County, Texas, located just south of Houston along the SH 288 corridor with a population of 17,240. Iowa Colony operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The new City Manager will report to the Mayor and City Council.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing growth-driven municipalities and overseeing infrastructure and organizational development.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
• Five years of progressively responsible municipal management experience
• Minimum three years in an executive leadership role in local government or similar organization.
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) or related field
• ICMA Credentialed Manager designation
• Experience working with Municipal Utility Districts and major planned developments along with the capital projects and financing to support such investments
• Service in high-growth communities

Residency: Residency within the City of Iowa Colony, TX, is required for the City Manager within a reasonable time frame, as agreed upon within the City Council following the start of employment, in accordance with the City Charter.

The City of Iowa Colony offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

For more information on this position, contact:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President

[email protected]

713-816-8639