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Assistant City Manager

CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
Waco, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Summary

The City of Waco has retained Mackenzie Eason & Associates to assist in the recruitment of the Assistant City Manager position.

Visit the Mackenzie Eason website for more information and to apply.

Overview
Waco is seeking a seasoned municipal executive with the maturity, credibility, and judgment to operate successfully at the intersection of infrastructure, development, politics, and organizational leadership.

The ideal candidate will likely bring meaningful experience in one or more of the following environments: a large or growing city, a utility or infrastructure-intensive public organization, or a municipal executive role with substantial responsibility for water, public works, engineering, capital delivery, and development services. The City is not necessarily seeking a Professional Engineer, although that background could be valuable; rather, it is seeking someone who combines infrastructure fluency with executive-level perspective and strong people leadership.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • At least six years of experience managing public sector operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field


The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
  • Meaningful and challenging work
  • Make a difference and improve communities
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
    • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
    • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Employee Assistance
    • Longevity Pay
    • And More!
  • Chance to do work you are passionate about
  • Desire to give back

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