Assistant City Manager

The Assistant Cit y Manager serves as a key member of the City of Levelland’s executive leadership team and works closely with the City Manager to oversee municipal operations, implement organizational priorities, and support effective service delivery. The ACM provides leadership and coordination across assigned departments, helping department heads achieve operational goals while maintaining accountability to the City’s overall strategic direction. The position serves as an important connection between the City Manager and departments, promoting communication, collaboration, and consistent organizational practices. The ACM will also lead and support special projects, strategic initiatives, budget development, and organizational improvement efforts. Experience in municipal finance and budgeting is highly desirable. The position will prepare reports and recommendations, assist with policy development and implementation, and represent the City with elected officials, boards, community organizations, regional partners, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring a practical, collaborative approach to municipal leadership and the ability to balance long-term organizational priorities with the day-to-day realities of providing exceptional services to the community. The City of Levelland seeks an experienced and collaborative municipal leader who values professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be committed to building strong working relationships with City leadership, employees, department heads, elected officials, and the community. Under the direction of the City Manager, the new Assistant City Manager will assist in overseeing, planning, directing, and coordinating City operations. The ACM will provide leadership to assigned departments, support and lead department heads in achieving organizational goals, and serve as a key link between the City Manager and departments. The position will also lead and support special projects, participate in strategic and budget planning, prepare reports and recommendations, and represent the City with elected officials, community organizations, and other stakeholders. EDUCATION A bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required. EXPERIENCE Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal government or public administration experience is preferred. Five (5) years of significant supervisory and organizational leadership experience, including responsibility for personnel, budgets, strategic planning, municipal operations, or major projects, is required. A Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification may be credited as one (1) year of experience. A Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree may be credited as two (2) years of experience. SKILLS & ABILITIES Strong communication, organizational leadership, project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will be able to coordinate across departments, manage competing priorities, develop practical recommendations, and support the City's strategic goals and service expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr