The City of Duncanville, Texas, is conducting a nationwide search for an experienced municipal executive to serve as its next City Manager. The Duncanville City Council has engaged T2 Professional Consulting to guide the recruitment process and identify a leader capable of advancing the City’s strategic priorities while maintaining the high-quality municipal services valued by the community.

Located in Dallas County, within the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan region, Duncanville is a vibrant North Texas community with a population of approximately 40,700. Known for its strong community character and commitment to service excellence, the City offers a unique opportunity for an experienced public-sector leader to guide the organization through an important period of growth and regional opportunity.

The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer and is responsible for overseeing municipal operations, implementing policies adopted by the Mayor and City Council, and providing leadership across all City departments, including Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire, Finance, Library, and Economic Development.

The City seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking executive with strong operational leadership, financial stewardship, and the ability to build productive relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, and regional partners. The City Manager oversees all City affairs assigned to the Manager by charter, ordinance, or directive. Additionally, the incumbent manages programs and services provided by the City's operating staff departments and divisions, including: Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire, General Government, Finance, Library, and Economic Development.

​ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

-Develops plans and programming, formulates budgetary data, assigns job duties, conducts employee evaluations, prepares contractual obligations, develops educational curriculum, and reports parameters related to the office's overall programming.
-Provides strategic direction and guidance to the senior executive team, ensuring that strategy is effectively executed across the City by encouraging innovation, building strong teams, and empowering staff to achieve goals to sustain positive change.
-Prepares and submits an annual budget.
-Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence by inspiring broad collaboration on shared goals and fostering an environment where employees are engaged.
-Responds to requests from residents and elected officials.​
-Facilitates strong partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring that the holistic community of Duncanville is understood and included, and quality municipal services are provided equitably.
-Prepares City Council agenda items and supporting information.
-Attends meetings of City Council.
-Advises elected officials on the city's financial condition.
-Makes recommendations to City Council on strategic policy direction.
-Executes policy guidance of City Council.
-Establishes relationships with citizen groups, businesses, and regional governmental bodies.
-Exercises purchasing authority consistent with City policy.
-Monitors state and national legislative issues that may impact municipal operations.
-Ensures effective and efficient use of City revenues to deliver high-quality municipal services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
-Master’s degree in a related field strongly preferred
-Seven or more years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in the public sector, including at least three years serving as a Department Director, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or City Manager
-ICMA Credentialed Manager designation preferred
-Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.