Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manager

Salary

$188,179.00 - $206,041.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

E94

Department

City Manager Office

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 4:00 PM Central

• Description
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Definition

The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking an Assistant City Manager.

This is a full-time, executive-level position responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for assigned municipal functions and advancing effective, efficient, and accountable service delivery. The position provides leadership in policy development and implementation; promotes interdepartmental coordination and organizational performance; builds productive relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, developers, and community partners; and provides strategic support and assistance to the City Manager, City Council, and department directors. The position oversees assigned operational and development functions, which may include public works, engineering, facilities, fleet, community development, economic development, and code enforcement, and serves as Acting City Manager as required.

Examples of Work

• Assists the City Manager in providing executive leadership and direction for assigned departments and functions to ensure effective, efficient, and economical delivery of City services.
• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for assigned departments; evaluates organizational structure, staffing, workload, systems, and service delivery; and implements improvements to strengthen organizational capacity, operational performance, and customer service.
• Establishes appropriate service, staffing, and resource levels for assigned functions and ensures the effective allocation and utilization of personnel, financial, and other organizational resources.
• Oversees the development and administration of budgets for assigned areas, including forecasting resource needs, monitoring financial performance, approving expenditures, and implementing necessary budget adjustments.
• Leads and coordinates complex strategic initiatives and projects that cross departmental boundaries, ensuring collaboration, accountability, effective implementation, and timely follow-through.
• Translates City Council and City Manager priorities into actionable administrative strategies, initiatives, and operational plans and monitors progress toward desired outcomes.
• Provides executive leadership, mentoring, coaching, and performance accountability for department directors and senior staff while promoting collaboration, professional development, and organizational alignment.
• Provides focused leadership and oversight for Development Services and related functions, including process improvement, customer service, code enforcement practices, and support for economic development initiatives and strategic use of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone districts.
• Represents the City administration in relationships with elected and appointed officials, employees, residents, businesses, regional partners, and other stakeholders, and promotes effective public communication, transparency, and community engagement.
• Reviews and analyzes significant operational, administrative, legislative, and policy issues affecting the City; develops recommendations and solutions; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration, policy analysis, project management, or operational leadership in areas such as public works, city engineering, facilities management, fleet operations, community development, economic development, or code enforcement.

Supplemental Information

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Works as an essential employee before, during, and after emergencies or disasters, whether natural or man-made. Subject to emergency operations recall and other assignments necessary to maintain continuity of City services.

Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500

humanresources@missouricitytx.gov

http://missouricitytx.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

• Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,500 annually

• Family: $5,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $5,000 annually

• Family: $10,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,500

• Employee & Family: $2,750

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• EPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,500 annually

• Family: $3,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,500 annually

• Family: $9,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: Cigna

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan

• Features:

• Eye Exam $10 Copay

• Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Short-Term Disability

• Critical Illness

• Hospital Indemnity

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.

Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheons, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in local government administration, policy analysis, project management, or operational leadership?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience providing leadership, oversight, or management of municipal departments, divisions, programs, or major projects?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe your experience working with a City Council, elected officials, or other governing body. How have you balanced policy direction, professional recommendations, and competing community interests?

05

Describe your experience overseeing municipal budgets and allocating limited resources among competing priorities. Provide a specific example of a difficult budgetary decision you made or recommended.

06

What do you believe are the most important qualities of an effective Assistant City Manager, and how has your professional experience prepared you to serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager, City Council, department directors, employees, and community?

Required Question

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov