City Manager - Ennis Texas
City Manager - Ennis Texas
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Job Description
Job Description
Application review begins March 3 2025.
The City of Ennis Texas is a vibrant community renowned for its rich cultural heritage warm hospitality and strong sense of togetherness. Located just 35 miles south of Dallas and with a population of 24847 Ennis residents enjoy afamilyfriendly environment with abundant local festivals recreational activities and seamless connectivity to the DallasFort Worth Metroplex.
Ennis is seeking a City Manager to serve as the strategic leader communicator and advisor to the City Commission and community. Reporting to the Mayor and Commission the City Manager oversees a substantial budget of $153M and leads a dedicated team of 243 fulltime employees. The next City Manager will drive meaningful change and foster a thriving community by focusing on public engagement community outreach enriching life experiences strategic growth and resilient infrastructure to ensure that Ennis remains a wonderful place to live work and visit.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY MANAGER
The new City Manager will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of this vibrant community and will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment enhancing public services and ensuring sustainable growth. These opportunities include but are not limited to:
Economic Development: Lead efforts to attract and retain businesses enhance the downtown area and foster innovation in key sectors to boost the local economy.
Community Engagement: Strengthen communication and partnerships with residents businesses and stakeholders to ensure inclusive growth and shared success.
Infrastructure and Growth Management: Oversee critical infrastructure projects and manage growth to balance development with maintaining Enniss smalltown charm.
Organizational Excellence: Foster a culture of innovation accountability and collaboration among city staff to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Enrich Community Life: Offer diverse events entertainment recreational activities and celebrate the Citys cultural heritage to ensure that Ennis remains a vibrant community.
Compensation and Benefits
The City of Ennis offers an attractive total rewards package including a starting salary ranging from $200000 to $225000 based on the selected candidates qualifications. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Car Allowance: $600 per month
CityProvided Phone or Cell Phone Allowance
Paid Time Off
Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System
Select Professional and Civic Membership and Participation Expenses Paid
Desired Qualifications
A bachelors degree in public administration business administration or a related field (masters degree preferred).
A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government with experience as a city manager deputy city manager or department director.
Special Instructions
Application review begins March 3 2025. After the initial review we will review and classify all applications based on the posted qualifications and may invite selected candidates to a virtual or in person interview. This announcement will remain posted and we will continue to accept applications until the City of Ennis selects a finalist.
Our hiring process requires applicants to provide explicit authorization before conducting any criminal background checks credit checks academic verifications or reference checks. In accordance with federal state and local laws governing public records all submitted materials including resumes and cover letters may be subject to public disclosure.
For more information please email or call 214.842.6478.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
