Full-time · On-site
City Manager
This is a high-stakes executive leadership role for a municipal professional who thrives on managing the complexities of rapid urban growth. Farmersville offers the unique challenge of protecting a historic small-town identity while integrating into the booming North Texas economic corridor. It is a perfect fit for a transparent, financially savvy leader who wants to be the primary administrator of a city's evolution.
City of Farmersville · Farmersville, Texas, United States · Posted 22 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-stakes executive leadership role for a municipal professional who thrives on managing the complexities of rapid urban growth. Farmersville offers the unique challenge of protecting a historic small-town identity while integrating into the booming North Texas economic corridor. It is a perfect fit for a transparent, financially savvy leader who wants to be the primary administrator of a city's evolution.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Chief Administrative Officer overseeing all city operations and staff
- Implement and enforce state laws and local ordinances effectively
- Advise the Mayor and City Council on policy, budget, and strategic planning
- Manage large-scale infrastructure and capital improvement projects
- Maintain active and transparent engagement with the local community and stakeholders
Essential
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in municipal government
- At least three years of experience in a high-level leadership capacity (Department Director, Assistant City Manager, or City Manager)
- Proven track record in growth management and infrastructure oversight
- Willingness to establish residency within the City of Farmersville within one year of hire
- Demonstrated expertise in financial administration and operational discipline
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) or Business Administration (MBA)
- Experience managing municipalities with populations between 20,000 and 100,000
- ICMA Credentialed Manager status
- Texas Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification
- Extensive experience in long-term capital improvement planning
Key Skills
Strategic leadershipGrowth managementIntergovernmental relationsPublic speaking and communicationBudgeting and fiscal stewardshipEmotional intelligenceConflict resolutionPolicy implementation
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive executive salary
- Relocation assistance potential
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement and health benefits (standard municipal package)
- Opportunity to lead a growing Home Rule Charter city
Next step
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