Assistant City Manager

Gfoat; Canyon, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Canyon seeks an Assistant City Manager to oversee and coordinate municipal operations under the City Manager's direction, with responsibility for assigned departments and critical link between City Manager and Department Heads.

The candidate will serve on the Senior Leadership Team, participate in budgeting and strategic planning, and work with citizens, boards, and external partners to advance the City's goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10 years of municipal government administration experience, with at least 5 years at the Department Head, Assistant City Manager, or equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision to assigned departments and meets regularly with Department Heads.
• Keeps the City Manager informed of departmental operations, major projects, and emerging issues.
• Participates in planning efforts, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
• Represents the City with citizens, governmental entities, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Serves on the Senior Leadership Team and assists with annual budget and strategic planning processes.
• Coordinate with the Board of City Development and the Local HOT Committee.
• Assists with short-term rental identification, registration, and collections.
• Assist the Parks Director with the Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Advisory Committee.
• Oversee management of City projects assigned.
• Present information to the City Commission and other groups as required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and directives.
• Collaborates with City management to promote positive working relationships.
• Research and recommend solutions to organizational issues and concerns.
• Coaches, mentors, and evaluates direct reports.
• Attends Board, Committee, Commission, and public meetings.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget administration

Policy development

Personnel management

Project management

Public engagement

Intergovernmental relations

Negotiations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the City Manager's direction, assists in overseeing, planning, directing, and
coordinating all City operations, with direct responsibility for assigned departments.
Participates as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in developing and
administering City policies and procedures and serves as a critical link between the
City Manager and Department Heads.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Able to work in the U.S.A.
Bachelor's degree in public administration, Business Administration,
Management, or a related field.
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal
government administration experience, with at least 5 years of experience at
the Department Head, Assistant City Manager, or equivalent level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct supervision to assigned departments and meets regularly
with Department Heads.
Keeps the City Manager informed of departmental operations, major
projects, and emerging issues.
Participates in planning efforts, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
Represents the City with citizens, governmental entities, community
organizations, and stakeholders.
Serves on the Senior Leadership Team and assists with annual budget and
strategic planning processes.
Coordinate with the Board of City Development and the Local HOT
Committee.
Assists with short-term rental identification, registration, and collections.
Assist the Parks Director with the Parks, Open Space, and Recreation
Advisory Committee.
Oversee management of City projects assigned.
Present information to the City Commission and other groups as required.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and
directives.
Collaborates with City management to promote positive working
relationships.
Research and recommend solutions to organizational issues and concerns.
Coaches, mentors, and evaluates direct reports.
Attends Board, Committee, Commission, and public meetings.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in public administration, Business Administration, Management,
or a related field. Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal
government administration experience, with at least 5 years of experience at the
Department Head, Assistant City Manager, or equivalent level.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal administration, organizational
leadership, public finance, human resources management, strategic communications,
information technology systems, facilities management, parks and recreation
operations, library services, and golf course enterprise operations.
Skill in executive leadership, strategic planning, budget administration, policy
development, personnel management, project management, public engagement,
conflict resolution, negotiations, and intergovernmental relations.
Lead and coordinate diverse municipal departments; develop and implement
organizational initiatives; build collaborative relationships with City Council, employees,
and stakeholders; manage complex budgets and projects; communicate effectively in
public and private settings; and provide innovative, customer-focused solutions that
support the City's strategic goals and service expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with most work done on a
computer. The position regularly requires visits to parks, municipal facilities, library
facilities, recreational amenities, and golf course operations. The employee will inspect
facilities and project sites, attend meetings, and travel throughout the community.
Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, and occasional
lifting of materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
However, some after-hours or weekend work may be required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The Assistant City Manager works in a dynamic municipal environment, combining
executive leadership responsibilities with operational oversight of assigned
departments. The position requires regular interaction with City Council members,
department directors, employees, citizens, business leaders, and community
stakeholders. Work is performed in both office and field settings and may involve
evening, weekend, and emergency response assignments. The position requires the
ability to effectively manage competing priorities, lead organizational initiatives, and
maintain productive working relationships in a highly visible public-sector environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Local travel is required to perform the essential duties of the position. Out-of-town
travel may be required to attend meetings, conferences, or training.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities,
duty, or responsibilities required by the employee for this position. The City of
Canyon may assign other activities, duties, or responsibilities to support its overall
mission.

DISCLAIMER

All job requirements are subject to revision to reflect changes in position
requirements or to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. Some
requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to their health and
safety or to other employees. Employees must follow other job-related duties as
requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and in compliance with
Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.