City Manager

Duncanville, United States | Posted on 03/11/2026 T2PC exists to provide solutions based on research and ethical standards that are inspired by innovation and refined with the wisdom of experience. Our executive search division skillfully matches organizational needs with ideal, quality candidates. 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 as they relate to the overall programming of the office. Provides strategic direction and guidance to 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. Demonstrates 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 financial conditions of the city. Makes recommendations to City Council on strategic policy direction. 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 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a similar field is required, with a master’s degree in a related field highly desired. Candidates must have seven or more years of increasingly responsible executive-level experience in the public sector, with at least three years being a Department Director, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or City Manager. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

RESIDENCY The selected candidate is required to establish residency within the city limits. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of local government departmental practices and systems. Skilled in the use of productivity software and equipment (e.g., office-based software, telecommunications and other communications software).

Skilled in budget development and accounting principles. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and an orientation towards customer service. Ability to supervise, organize, and communicate effectively.

Ability to create and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs. Ability to create plans for and guide implementation of major construction projects. Ability to guide economic development and redevelopment within the City.

Ability to create plans for and guide implementation of new technology systems. Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS The City offers a competitive executive compensation package, with salary dependent upon qualifications and experience and consistent with compensation provided by comparable municipalities within the North Texas region. The position includes a comprehensive municipal benefits program. Holidays The City of Duncanville observes the following as paid holidays for full-time employees: New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.

Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving (2 days) Full-time employees also receive a paid holiday each year for their birthday. Vacation Full-time employees accrue vacation as follows: HIRE: 6.66 hours per month / 15 hours per month Fire Dept. 24-hr shift 4 YEARS: 10.0 hours per month Bonus Vacation Full-time employees receive four extra vacation days if they do not use sick leave during their anniversary year. They receive two extra days of vacation if they use eight or fewer hours of sick leave during the anniversary year.

Full-time employees earn twelve days of paid sick leave per year at the rate of one day per month. 15 hours per month for Fire Department 24-hr shift. Full-time employees are eligible to use up to five working days per calendar year for serious or unexpected illness or death in the immediate family. Pay at a glance Competitive Base Pay Longevity Pay Medical Insurance The City provides medical insurance coverage for all full-time employees.

Dependent coverage is available at cost through payroll deductions. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of the calendar month following thirty consecutive days of employment. Life Insurance The City provides a life insurance policy for all full-time employees equal to one times their annual salary rounded to the next $1000.

Retirement The City is a member of Social Security and the Texas Municipal Retirement System. The City matches social security 1:1 and TMRS 2:1. The employee contribution rate for TMRS is 7%.

Free Memberships to: Optional Benefits AFLAC Direct Deposit AD&D Insurance (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Additional Employee Life Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (Daycare and Health) #J-18808-Ljbffr