-
Job Description
Summary
The City of Waco has retained SGR to assist in the recruitment of a City Manager. 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!
Visit the SGR website for more information and to apply for the position.
Overview
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 Ideal Candidate
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:- 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:- 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 of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Desire to give back
- Economic development acumen and well-versed in development processes.
-
ABOUT THE COMPANY
-
-
City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
-