Deputy City Manager: Strategy & Operations

canyontx; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Canyon invites applications for an Assistant City Manager to oversee city operations, direct departments, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to shape policies and procedures. This role serves as a key link between the City Manager and Department Heads in a dynamic municipal environment.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven to ten years of municipal government experience, with at least five years in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible 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.
• Coordinates 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

Conflict resolution

Negotiations

Intergovernmental relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field

Job description

The City of Canyon invites applications for an Assistant City Manager to oversee city operations, direct departments, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to shape policies and procedures. This role serves as a key link between the City Manager and Department Heads in a dynamic municipal environment.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven to ten years of municipal government experience, with at least five years in a leadership role.