Irving is home to a thriving community of an estimated 263,720 residents who enjoy the perfect blend of modern amenities and rich cultural diversity. Strategically located between the Dallas/Fort Worth International and Dallas Love Field airports, Irving is a dynamic powerhouse in the U.S. economy, attracting business from around the world. The City of Irving is a full-service municipality that operates under a home-rule charter with a council-manager form of government consisting of the mayor and eight city council members. The mayor and city council appoint a professional city manager to oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations.
Under the broad direction of the City Manager, the next Assistant City Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, administering, directing, and evaluating municipal activities and policies. Along with managing the overall operations of their assigned departments, the selected candidate will perform various administrative duties and responsibilities involved in developing and coordinating City programs and provide highly responsible managerial support to the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager over the Quality of Life and Internal Services portfolio has executive oversight of Communications, Library Services, Parks and Recreation, Municipal Court, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Strategic Services. The portfolio of the Assistant City Manager is subject to change at the discretion of the City Manager, however, the ideal candidate must be a proven municipal leader with the ability to successfully manage virtually any city department, program, project, or activity assigned.
The City of Irving seeks an experienced and innovative leader with a passion for the community. The ideal candidate is collaborative and approachable with a focus on developing and maintaining positive working relationships with City staff, elected officials, and the public. The chosen candidate must have a deep understanding of their role in guiding and advising the departments within their portfolio while providing decision-making support to the City Manager.
This position requires the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field, with a master’s degree preferred. Candidates should also have at least 10 years of increasingly responsible experience, including five (5) years of experience as an assistant city manager or city manager preferred. A valid Class C Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain one — with a good driving record — is required.
Irving is offering a competitive starting salary of $200,000+ for this position, depending on qualifications and experience, and a full range of benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.
Please apply online.
For more information on this position contact:
Lissa Barker, Senior Vice President
LissaBarker@governmentresource.com
817-266-0647