City Manager

Clear Career Professionals; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 285,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TMRS 2:1 city match

457(b) plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickLeave

Vehicle allowance

Technology allowance

Job summary

The City of Rowlett is seeking an experienced City Manager to serve as the Chief Executive Officer, reporting to the Mayor and City Council. The role directs all city operations, oversees budgeting, and leads department directors.

The successful candidate will foster stability, open communication, and community engagement. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in public administration, extensive local government leadership, and a commitment to long-term stewardship.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or Law (qualifying experience may substitute for education).
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible local government management experience.
• Service as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Assistant City Manager.

Responsibilities

• Direct all city operations and administer the annual budget.
• Appoint and supervise department directors and carry out Council policy.
• Communicate decisions early and often and be present in the community.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Public Administration / Management / Law

Master's degree in Public Administration

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Rowlett, appointed by and reporting to the Mayor and six member City Council under the council-manager form of government. The position directs all city operations, prepares and administers the annual budget, appoints and supervises department directors, and carries out Council policy.

The next City Manager arrives at a rebuilding moment. The organization experienced significant turnover in recent years, and the Council and executive team have spent the past year restoring stability, reopening communication, and filling vacancies. Council is unified, staff are ready to be trusted, and residents are paying close attention.

The immediate work is organizational. Rowlett needs clear structure, documented procedures, defined performance measures, and department directors who are equipped and empowered to lead. The parallel work is public. Council, staff, and residents describe the same expectation: a leader who communicates early and often, explains the reasoning behind decisions, and is present in the community rather than behind a desk.

This is not a first-time City Manager position, and it is not a resume builder. Rowlett is looking for an experienced professional who intends to stay and finish what they start.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four year college or university in Business Administration,Management, Human Resources Development, Business Management, Public Administration, or Law. (Qualifying experience may substitute for education)
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible local government management experience
• Service as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or Assistant City Manager

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Public Administration
• Experience leading a full service city of comparable complexity
• Experience rebuilding an executive team and its systems

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $285,000 to $315,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

• Participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System with a 2-to-1 city match
• Optional participation in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Vehicle and technology allowances as negotiated in the employment agreement