THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of McKinney, Texas, presents a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team of one of the nation’s highest-performing cities as an Assistant City Manager. This position has become available due to the upcoming departure of an Assistant City Manager, who served in the role for five years and was selected to become a City Manager in another community. This year, the City of McKinney was recently recognized as a Top Workplace by USA Today.

ABOUT McKINNEY

McKinney, Texas, population of 222,441, has a unique, rich, and diverse spirit with a vibrant and promising future. Located along US 75, in the northeastern corner of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, McKinney’s population has more than doubled every ten years since 1990 and is expected to reach 350,000 once the community is built out. McKinney is just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas and is the county seat of Collin County.

Throughout its growth, McKinney has maintained its sense of community and dedication to community engagement. The City’s Unique by Nature brand is more than a tagline – it represents a way of life in a community that willingly works together to make McKinney a great place in which to live, work and raise a family.

CITY GOVERNMENT

The City of McKinney operates under the council–manager form of government with home rule status, and the current City Manager was appointed in 2016. The City Council consists of seven voting members, four of which are elected from districts and two members plus the mayor elected at large. All members are elected for four-year terms, with a limit of two terms per office. The City of McKinney is a large organization with 1,340 FTEs,a $219 million General Fund budget, and a total budget of $888 million. The City’s fiscal policies have resulted in a AAA bond rating from S&P and Moody's.

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to be a part of a High-Performing Organization that values collaboration and works at a fast and dynamic pace.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the City Manager, this position is one of four Assistant City Managers for the City. Each Assistant City Manager functions as an administrative officer for assigned areas of responsibility, and for all City administration as assigned in the absence of the City Manager. Importantly, this position does not have a pre-assigned portfolio of departments or responsibilities, as the City Manager will determine the best assignments based upon the experience and expertise of the selected candidate.

Assistant City Managers in McKinney are leaders of leaders, each responsible for providing strategic oversight of a number of operational city departments, while also serving as a key member of the City Manager’s executive team. In this capacity, Assistant City Managers frequently interact with the Mayor and Council, leaders of other public agencies, and community stakeholders.

The most successful candidates for Assistant City Manager will have a leadership style founded upon team building, collaboration, and facilitation; significant municipal leadership experience; a strong work ethic and comfort level in a fast-moving environment; and political astuteness and comfort interacting with elected officials, stakeholders, and business leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following is a typical way to qualify:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred, as is ICMA Credentialed Manager designation.

• Experience: Seven years of previous experience in progressively responsible leadership roles that includes significant work in local government.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The City of McKinney is offering a salary range of $183,610 - $266,240 for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The City provides an excellent executive benefit plan with retirement provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution. The City of McKinney matches member deposits and interest at retirement at a rate of 2 to 1. The City of McKinney also participates in Social Security.

Interested candidates are encouraged to review additional benefit information in the detailed recruitment brochure by clicking on the .pdf link on this page.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

A first review of résumés is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, but the City may close the recruitment at any time once a suitably strong group of candidates has been established.

Interested candidates should apply immediately by submitting a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter below.

Confidential inquiries are welcomed to:

Greg Nelson | greg@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100

Bryan Noblett | bryan@mosaicpublic.com | (916) 550-4100