City Manager - Ennis, Texas

Application review begins March 3, 2025. 

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.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY MANAGER

The new City Manager will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of this vibrant community and will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative environment, enhancing public services, and ensuring sustainable growth. These opportunities include, but are not limited to:

·Economic Development: Lead efforts to attract and retain businesses, enhance the downtown area, and foster innovation in key sectors to boost the local economy.

·Community Engagement: Strengthen communication and partnerships with residents, businesses, and stakeholders to ensure inclusive growth and shared success.

·Infrastructure and Growth Management: Oversee critical infrastructure projects and manage growth to balance development with maintaining Ennis’s small-town charm.

·Organizational Excellence: Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration among city staff to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

·Enrich Community Life: Offer diverse events, entertainment, recreational activities, and celebrate the City’s cultural heritage to ensure that Ennis remains a vibrant community.

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

·Health Insurance

·Dental and Vision Insurance

·Voluntary Life Insurance

·Disability Insurance

·Car Allowance: $600 per month

·City-Provided Phone or Cell Phone Allowance

·Paid Time Off

·Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System

·Select Professional and Civic Membership and Participation Expenses Paid

·A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).

·A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, with experience as a city manager, deputy city manager, or department director.

Application review begins March 3, 2025. After the initial review, we will review and classify all applications based on the posted qualifications and may invite selected candidates to a virtual or in person interview. This announcement will remain posted, and we will continue to accept applications until the City of Ennis selects a finalist.

Our hiring process requires applicants to provide explicit authorization before conducting any criminal background checks, credit checks, academic verifications, or reference checks. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws governing public records, all submitted materials, including resumes and cover letters, may be subject to public disclosure.

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

Salary : $200,000 - $225,000