Assistant City Manager

City of Lewisville, TX

The position is open until filled with priority review of candidates by Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.

Compensation: The City of Lewisville provides a competitive annual salary starting at $230,000, depending on qualifications, along with a superior benefits package. Residency in Lewisville is not required for this position.

Position Summary: Assists in the planning, directing, management and review of the activities and operations of the City. Coordinates City services and activities among City departments and with outside agencies. Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Manages and evaluates subordinate department directors/managers. Performs duties and acts for City Manager in his/her absence.

Essential Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Assumes management responsibility for assigned departments/divisions.
Directs the activities of assigned departments by meeting with department managers to assign projects and responsibilities, reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures, and identifies and resolves problems.
Assures that departmental operations are performed in concert with all applicable laws, ordinances, and directions from the City Manager and City Council.
Assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; and directs and implements changes.
Represents the City with outside agencies; coordinates City activities with those of other cities, counties and outside agencies and organizations.
Provides highly complex and professional staff assistance to the City Manager; provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions; represents the City Manager in his/her absence.
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence as necessary.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
Manages and supervises special projects and task forces.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of city management and administration.
Negotiates contracts and agreements with representatives of other governmental agencies, businesses, consultants and other agencies and parties.
Explains, justifies and defends City programs, policies, and activities.
Performs other related duties as required.
Position Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, engineering, construction management, or a related field. Graduate degree in Public Administration or a related field preferred.

Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government administration or management, including four (4) years of managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications: None.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy.

Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by the City Manager or designee.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive city management program; principles and practices of program development and administration; municipal budget preparation and administration; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations; and City personnel policies and procedures.

Skilled in: Administering City goals, objectives, and procedures; analyzing and assess programs, policies, and operational needs; making appropriate adjustments; identifying and responding to sensitive community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs; planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of lower-level staff; delegating authority and responsibility; leading and directing the operations, services, and activities of the City; interpreting, and applying Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations; analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals; preparing and administering large and complex budgets; negotiating; composing correspondence, reports, proclamations, etc; developing presentations; using a personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours
The City offers a flexible work week schedule of 9-hour days Monday - Thursday and a 4-hour day on Friday.

City Operating Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm
Friday 7:30am-11:30am

How to Apply

Application Deadline
Review the recruitment brochure and apply online via the City’s career page.

Job Details

Salary
$230,000
- DOQ/E
Job Function
Assistant/Deputy Chief Administrator
Position Type
Full Time

City of Lewisville

Address

PO BOX 299002
Lewisville, TX 75029-9002
United States

Population
140,000
Form of Government
Council-Manager

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