Assistant City Manager - City of Dallas

The City of Dallas is seeking an experienced person to serve on the executive team of the City Manager. The position of Assistant City Manager shall oversee multiple departments through subordinate department directors to monitor completion of performance objectives established by the City Manager. This executive level position shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with operating and capital budgets. As a member of the executive team, the Assistant City Manager shares responsibility in developing and interpreting policy guidelines and represents the City before various professional, citizen and business groups to educate and promote City initiatives.

The City is seeking candidates with strong local government experience managing a diverse staff in a multi-cultural environment. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded executive with extensive knowledge in all areas of municipal operations including finance, public works, economic development, enterprise operations, public safety, and public relations. The City is seeking candidates with strong planning and administrative skills, including the development, presentation and management of a budget similar in size and complexity to the City of Dallas. The new Assistant City Manager shall possess a strong working knowledge of council-manager form of government.

The new Assistant City Manager will be expected to provide strong visionary leadership to the organization and be able to instill a spirit of teamwork in the organization. The successful candidate should be an effective delegator with a proven ability to empower and motivate other members of the team. The City is seeking candidates who can develop long range strategic plans and articulate a vision for positive change. The new Assistant City Manager will be forward thinking with exceptional collaboration skills. In addition, the new executive team member will be a visible, approachable individual who is energetic. Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to negotiate contracts will be paramount.

Candidates will have a reputation for having strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical matters to a broad range of non-technical people and an ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, city staff, news media, vendors and the general public on matters related to city government. In addition, the City of Dallas is looking for a person who takes initiative and has a track record as a creative problem solver who can anticipate problems, develop innovative solutions, and effectively present recommendations to the his/her superiors. The successful candidate should be able to independently plan and execute complex projects in an environment of multiple agencies and be politically savvy.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and ten (10) years of executive level management experience. Municipal experience in an organization of comparable size and complexity to the City of Dallas is desired. A Master’s degree in business or public administration is highly preferred.

Executive Recruiting
1500 Marilla, 3AN
Dallas, TX 75201
email: HRJobs@dallascityhall.com

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