The City of Euless is seeking an experienced, innovative, community- oriented servant leader to take on the role of Assistant City Manager (ACM) and serve as a key member of the City Executive Team.
Euless is a dynamic, growing city with more than 61,555 residents in 16.2 square miles, centrally located within the Dallas/Fort metropolitan area. Named the best place to live in United States for jobs, safety and diversity by the New York Times, Euless features beautiful tree-lined streets, a wide range of housing options, excellent educational and workforce opportunities, a robust business friendly environment, a dedication to historic preservation, and strong community leadership and partners that make the City Simply FabEuless!
The City of Euless is a home rule city operating under a council manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of the Mayor and six Council Members, who are elected at large, serving three-year terms, with no term limits. The City Council has the authority to enact local legislation, levy taxes, adopt budgets, determine policies, incur debt, and appoint the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge. The City Manager reports directly to the City Council and serves as the chief executive officer of the organization and is responsible for the daily management of all City departments. Several boards and commissions assist the Council in deciding matters of policy and procedure and meet on various issues throughout the year.
Euless is looking for someone with a strong track record of successfully managing the many and varied aspects of city operations. Under the broad direction of the City Manager, the ACM is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, administering, directing, and evaluating municipal activities, goals, and policies. Along with managing the overall operations of the assigned departments, the ACM will perform a variety of administrative duties and responsibilities involved in the development and coordination of City programs and boards and provide highly responsible managerial support to the City Manager.
The City of Euless is seeking an experienced and leadership-minded ACM with a demonstrated track record of excellent work, a dedicated servant leader who is a team player and embraces the “Euless Way.” The Assistant City Manager will have the experience necessary to handle most municipal government matters, and will play a significant role in the City Manager’s Office in providing day-to-day management of City Departments, projects, and programs. Both organizational and community fit are paramount. The incoming ACM is required to have excellent time management skills and be an expert communicator who is adept at delivering regular presentations to City Council, various boards and commissions, and engaging in public speaking opportunities within the community.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, political science, finance, business administration, or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration, or related field, is preferred but not required. A minimum of ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal management with at least five (5) years of senior management experience in municipal government or public administration is required. Previous experience as an Assistant City Manager or similar position is preferred. A valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
The salary range for this position is $190,000 – $225,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.
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For more information on this position contact:
Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President
LarryGilley@GovernmentResource.com
325-660-4208