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If so, apply to become the City of Amarillo's next Assistant City Manager. The City of Amarillo is seeking an experienced executive to serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager while providing ...

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Lake Oswego, OR · On-site

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The City Manager's Office has 8.5 FTEs and departmental direct reports include the Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Sustainability Program Manager. WHY APPLY This is a rare ...

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Experience serving as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a comparable executive local government position * Master's degree in Public Administration or a related field

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Bridgeport, TX · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Experience serving as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a comparable executive local government position * Master's degree in Public Administration or a related field

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New Braunfels, TX · On-site

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The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the City's chief executive officer ... The legal team includes the City Attorney, First Assistant City Attorney (currently vacant), Senior ...

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The City Manager is appointed by the City Council and serves as the City's chief executive officer ... The legal team includes the City Attorney, First Assistant City Attorney (currently vacant), Senior ...

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Assistant City Manager - City of Amarillo, TX

Amarillo, TX • On-site

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.
Government Relations and Lobbying Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$200 - $250/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

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Assistant City Manager - City of Amarillo, TX

Listing Title:
Assistant City Manager - City of Amarillo, TX

Listing Description

municipal budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational leadership

  • Skilled in public safety administration, intergovernmental relations, and crisis management
  • Committed to transparency, innovation, and outstanding public service

Amarillo is a welcoming, fast-growing community of more than 200,000 residents. Located in the Texas Panhandle along historic Route 66, Amarillo offers big-city amenities while maintaining its signature small-town atmosphere, where neighbors know one another and community spirit runs deep.

Amarillo operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and four City Council Members. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight of multiple City departments while helping guide organizational priorities, policy development, and daily operations. This recruitment is focused on the Public Safety portfolio, including Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Communications, City Marshal, Intelligence Liaison, Municipal Court, and Animal Management & Welfare.

The ideal candidate is an experienced municipal executive who is collaborative, approachable, and capable of building trust across every level of the organization.

Required qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible municipal leadership experience as a City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Department Director, or equivalent.
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License.
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex organizations, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
  • Ability to effectively supervise multiple departments and build collaborative teams.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice or Business Administration.
  • Experience managing organizational budgets exceeding $300 million.
  • Criminal justice background or direct experience overseeing public safety operations.
  • Experience with labor relations, collective bargaining, emergency management, and regional partnerships.
  • Strong understanding of technology initiatives and innovation in local government.

The salary range for this position is $225,000 – 250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Contact Information

Company/Municipality Name:

Street Address
623 S Johnson St

City
Amarillo

State
Texas

Phone Number
806-378-3000

Contact Job Title:
Sr. Recruitment Coordinator

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