City Manager

City Manager

The City of Waco has retained SGR to assist in the recruitment of a City Manager. Are you an experienced municipal executive with proven strategic visionary leadership in a complex regional full-service city? If so, apply to be Waco's next City Manager! Visit the SGR website for more information and to apply for the position.

The City Manager's Office provides executive leadership, oversight, and coordination of all City departments and services. Reporting directly to the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and reviewing administrative activities and operations of the City.

The City seeks a strong relationship-driven leader with demonstrated abilities in the following :

• Economic development acumen and well-versed in development processes.
• A skilled problem solver with excellent negotiation skills and a track record of creative / entrepreneurial solutions
• Public-Private-Partnerships (P3)
• A calculated risk-tolerant philosophy
• Managing growth while preserving community culture

The ideal candidate will be an experienced municipal executive with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a collaborative style. They will be a visionary leader with demonstrated abilities in strategic planning, economic development / redevelopment, fiscal management, consensus & coalition building, coaching & mentoring staff, and a visible champion for exceptional customer service.

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The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds. To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

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