Assistant City Manager

Gulfshoresal; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo seeks an experienced executive to serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager, leading across a Public Safety portfolio and advancing Council priorities. The ideal candidate will bring collaborative leadership, budgeting proficiency, and a track record of organizational success.

The position reports to the City Manager and guides policy development, daily operations, and cross-department collaboration to deliver high-quality municipal services for Amarillo’s growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible municipal leadership experience as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Department Director, or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organizations, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to effectively supervise multiple departments and build collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic oversight of multiple City departments with focus on Public Safety (Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Communications, City Marshal, Intelligence Liaison, Municipal Court, Animal Management & Welfare).
• Serve as strategic partner to City Manager and guide organizational priorities, policy development, and daily operations.
• Support City Council priorities and strengthen regional partnerships while ensuring exceptional municipal services.

Skills

Municipal leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Public safety administration

Intergovernmental relations

Crisis management

Team supervision

Public service

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Are you a collaborative, visionary local government leader who thrives in complex organizations and enjoys building high-performing teams? If so, apply to become the City of Amarillo’s next Assistant City Manager. The City of Amarillo is seeking an experienced executive to serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager while providing leadership across a portfolio centered on Public Safety. This position will play a critical role in advancing City Council priorities, strengthening regional partnerships, leading major initiatives, and ensuring exceptional municipal services for a growing community.

We’re looking for an executive who is:

• A collaborative leader who develops strong teams and works across organizational boundaries
• Experienced in municipal budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational leadership
• Skilled in public safety administration, intergovernmental relations, and crisis management
• Committed to transparency, innovation, and outstanding public service

Amarillo is a welcoming, fast-growing community of more than 200,000 residents. Located in the Texas Panhandle along historic Route 66, Amarillo offers big-city amenities while maintaining its signature small-town atmosphere, where neighbors know one another and community spirit runs deep.

Amarillo operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and four City Council

Members.

Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of multiple City departments while helping guide organizational priorities, policy development, and daily operations. This recruitment is focused on the Public Safety portfolio, including Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Communications, City Marshal, Intelligence Liaison, Municipal Court, and Animal Management & Welfare.

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal executive who is collaborative, approachable, and capable of building trust across every level of the organization.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible municipal leadership experience as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Department Director, or equivalent.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex organizations, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Ability to effectively supervise multiple departments and build collaborative teams.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or Business Administration.
• Experience managing organizational budgets exceeding $300 million.
• Criminal justice background or direct experience overseeing public safety operations.
• Experience with labor relations, collective bargaining, emergency management, and regional partnerships.
• Strong understanding of technology initiatives and innovation in local government.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 – $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information on this position, contact:

Jay Singleton, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

[e-mail]

817-223-2654