La Marque, Texas - City Manager
The position is open until filled.
First review deadline
5 p.m. | June 26, 2026
La Marque, Texas is hiring a City Manager with a salary range from $185,000 to $205,000, DOQE.
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City, providing strategic leadership and oversight of municipal operations, financial management, organizational planning, and service delivery. Working closely with the City Council, department leaders, and community stakeholders, this position champions operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, transparent communication, and the long-term success of the organization and community.
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The Position
The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City and provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administrative direction in accordance with the City Charter and policies established by the City Council. This executive position is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of municipal services, advancing organizational goals, and fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and public service throughout all City operations.
Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager oversees the daily administration of the City, including financial management, organizational planning, policy implementation, and interdepartmental coordination. The incumbent leads and supports department leadership in achieving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, contracts, and City policies. The City Manager serves as the primary advisor to the City Council on municipal operations, community needs, and policy considerations, providing recommendations and reports to support informed decision-making.
This role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can effectively manage complex governmental functions, build productive relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, businesses, and external agencies, and represent the City in regional and intergovernmental initiatives. The City Manager is expected to communicate transparently, respond proactively to community concerns, and promote long-range planning and sustainable growth for the organization and the community it serves.
The position exercises broad authority over organizational administration, including directing departmental operations, overseeing budget development and fiscal stewardship, evaluating organizational performance, and supporting workforce development and leadership succession. The City Manager also represents the City in negotiations, public meetings, civic engagements, and professional associations, serving as a visible and trusted leader dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within the community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a closely related field;
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal management experience, including experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or in a comparable executive leadership role; or,
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred;
Executive leadership experience in municipal government operations and administration;
Experience with municipal budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning;
Strong knowledge of local government operations, public policy, and intergovernmental relations;
Proven ability to work effectively with elected officials, staff, and community stakeholders;
Experience leading organizational improvement, economic development, or community development initiatives;
Excellent communication, public presentation, and relationship-building skills; and,
Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and consensus-building abilities.
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