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National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)

City Manager

National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States

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Overview Are you a proven leader with integrity, transparency, and a passion for community engagement? If so, apply to be Canadian’s next City Manager! We’re looking for an exceptional communicator and strategic thinker who is:

Experienced in local government management and capital project delivery

Knowledgeable in finance, planning processes, and water laws

Skilled at building relationships with community members, regional partners, and elected officials

With a population of 2,314, Canadian, Texas, is a vibrant community that takes pride in its heritage and high quality of life. With roots in cattle ranching and the oil and gas industry, Canadian also thrives on tourism and culture. Canadian operates under a Type A General Law, Council-Manager form of government. The City Council includes the Mayor and five Council Members. The City Manager is the chief administrative and executive officer, reporting directly to the City Council. The new City Manager will deliver the $3.6M City Hall renovation bond project (if approved), strengthen communication and social media presence, implement strategies for water acquisition and resource planning, improve transparency and citizen engagement through publishing live Council meetings, and oversee annual street maintenance and infrastructure improvements.

Responsibilities

The new City Manager will deliver the $3.6M City Hall renovation bond project (if approved)

Strengthen communication and social media presence

Implement strategies for water acquisition and resource planning

Improve transparency and citizen engagement through publishing live Council meetings

Oversee annual street maintenance and infrastructure improvements

Qualifications Required qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor’s in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum three years of progressively responsible municipal supervisory/managerial experience

Must reside within City limits within timeframe set by Council

Bondable and able to obtain a Texas Driver’s License within 90 days

Preferred qualifications include:

Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration

Five years of experience as City Manager/Assistant City Manager

Familiarity with Texas water law, planning processes, and FEMA/NIMS training

Bi-lingual ability

Salary / Benefits The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $145,000 DOE/DOQ.

How to apply Please apply online.

Contact information For more information on this position, contact:

Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

marshareed@governmentresource.com | 806-789-9641

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