Waco, TX – City Manager

About the Position

Are you an experienced municipal executive with proven strategic visionary leadership in a complex regional full-service city? If so, apply to be Waco’s next City Manager!

Waco, Texas, ideally located along the I-35 corridor between Dallas and Austin, is home to more than 140,000 residents and serves as the county seat of McLennan County. Known as the “Heart of Texas,” Waco offers a welcoming lifestyle with rich history, cultural attractions, and economic vitality. Waco is a home-rule city that operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and five members.

The City Manager’s Office provides executive leadership, oversight, and coordination of all City departments and services. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and reviewing administrative activities and operations of the City.

The City seeks a strong relationship-driven leader with demonstrated abilities in the following:

• Economic development acumen and well-versed in development processes
• A skilled problem solver with excellent negotiation skills and a track record of creative/entrepreneurial solutions
• Public-Private-Partnerships (P3)
• A calculated risk-tolerant philosophy
• Managing growth while preserving community culture

The ideal candidate will be an experienced municipal executive with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a collaborative style. They will be a visionary leader with demonstrated abilities in strategic planning, economic development/redevelopment, fiscal management, consensus & coalition building, coaching & mentoring staff, and a visible champion for exceptional customer service.

Required qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• Seven years of experience at a Director or Assistant City Manager level in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain
• Residency within the City of Waco following appointment

Preferred qualifications include:

• Advanced degree in Public Administration or related field
• Experience as City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Department Head in comparable sized community
• Knowledge of collective bargaining and Texas municipal law

The City anticipates offering a desired starting salary range of $315,000 – $365,000 DOE/DOQ, coupled with a full array of traditional municipal benefits, relocation package, vehicle and technology allowance, and participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 municipal match.

For more information on this position, contact:

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development

[email protected]

863-860-9314