Deputy City Manager - Abilene, TX
Summary
| Title: | Deputy City Manager - Abilene, TX |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2895 |
| Population: | 126518 |
Description
Are you a passionate, results-driven municipal executive who can champion collaboration, oversee complex operations, and advance strategic initiatives? If so, apply to be Abilene’s next Deputy City Manager! We’re looking for an exceptional public sector leader who is:
• An experienced, values-based leader with strong fiscal, operational, and strategic planning expertise
• A skilled communicator who builds trust, fosters high-performance teams, and engages effectively with
• citizens, boards, and commissions
• An innovative problem-solver with proven success in cross-departmental collaboration, performance improvement, and organizational culture
With a population of 126,518, Abilene is a culturally rich, fast-growing city in West Texas known for its western heritage, regional economic leadership, and welcoming community spirit. It serves as a hub for healthcare, education, and commerce for a 22-county area. With strong ties to Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene benefits from a patriotic, service-oriented community and a diversified economy supported by public and private investments. Abilene is also the new frontier for emerging technology with the largest AI infrastructure project in the United States underway.
The City of Abilene operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council includes a Mayor and six Council Members elected by single-member districts and at-large positions. The City Manager’s Office provides executive leadership to all municipal departments and supports the City Council in achieving community priorities. The office drives high-level initiatives, facilitates interdepartmental coordination, and ensures efficient, accountable service delivery. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in executive-level municipal leadership with a focus on operational excellence, team development, and strategic planning. They will demonstrate emotional intelligence and political acumen, a collaborative and transparent management style, deep understanding of municipal finance and project oversight, and strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Required qualifications for this position include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible executive leadership in municipal government
• Minimum 3 years of executive-level experience in city management or multi-department oversight
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire
Preferred qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of municipal government experience
• 5+ years as Assistant/Deputy City Manager or equivalent
• Familiarity with Texas municipal operations and TMRS
• Active membership in the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) and/or International City/County Management Association (ICMA) preferred
The salary range for this position is $220,000 – $235,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
• An experienced, values-based leader with strong fiscal, operational, and strategic planning expertise
• A skilled communicator who builds trust, fosters high-performance teams, and engages effectively with
• citizens, boards, and commissions
• An innovative problem-solver with proven success in cross-departmental collaboration, performance improvement, and organizational culture
With a population of 126,518, Abilene is a culturally rich, fast-growing city in West Texas known for its western heritage, regional economic leadership, and welcoming community spirit. It serves as a hub for healthcare, education, and commerce for a 22-county area. With strong ties to Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene benefits from a patriotic, service-oriented community and a diversified economy supported by public and private investments. Abilene is also the new frontier for emerging technology with the largest AI infrastructure project in the United States underway.
The City of Abilene operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council includes a Mayor and six Council Members elected by single-member districts and at-large positions. The City Manager’s Office provides executive leadership to all municipal departments and supports the City Council in achieving community priorities. The office drives high-level initiatives, facilitates interdepartmental coordination, and ensures efficient, accountable service delivery. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in executive-level municipal leadership with a focus on operational excellence, team development, and strategic planning. They will demonstrate emotional intelligence and political acumen, a collaborative and transparent management style, deep understanding of municipal finance and project oversight, and strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
Required qualifications for this position include:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible executive leadership in municipal government
• Minimum 3 years of executive-level experience in city management or multi-department oversight
• Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire
Preferred qualifications include:
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of municipal government experience
• 5+ years as Assistant/Deputy City Manager or equivalent
• Familiarity with Texas municipal operations and TMRS
• Active membership in the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) and/or International City/County Management Association (ICMA) preferred
The salary range for this position is $220,000 – $235,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
