City Manager - Ennis, Texas

The City of Ennis, Texas is a vibrant community renowned for its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and strong sense of togetherness. Located just 35 miles south of Dallas and with a population of 24,847, Ennis residents enjoy a family-friendly environment with abundant local festivals, recreational activities, and seamless connectivity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Ennis is seeking a City Manager to serve as the strategic leader, communicator, and advisor to the City Commission and community. Reporting to the Mayor and Commission, the City Manager oversees a substantial budget of $153M and leads a dedicated team of 243 full-time employees. The next City Manager will drive meaningful change and foster a thriving community by focusing on public engagement, community outreach, enriching life experiences, strategic growth, and resilient infrastructure to ensure that Ennis remains a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

The City of Ennis offers an attractive total rewards package, including a starting salary ranging from $200,000 to $225,000, based on the selected candidate's qualifications. Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred) and a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, with experience as a city manager, deputy city manager, or department director.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume by Monday, March 3, 2025 at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4815720.

For more information, please email Edward.williams@bakertilly.com or call 214.842.6478. 

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