Town Manager

Overview

The Town of Gilbert is currently in the selection process for a new Town Manager
. The Town Manager is one of four positions appointed directly by the Council, alongside the Town Attorney, Town Clerk, and Presiding Judge. The Manager essentially serves as the chief executive officer for the organization, overseeing all remaining staff and has authority over all personnel decisions and advises the Council on all policy matters.

As a general law municipality (not governed by a city charter), Gilbert exercises the full range of municipal authority consistent with chartered cities. The Town prohibits labor agreements by code; all employees are classified as at‑will. While the Police and Fire Departments have professional associations that represent their employees, no collective bargaining agreements exist. Per Town Code, the Manager is required to establish residency within Gilbert town limits within a “reasonable amount of time” following appointment.

Gilbert has partnered with Slavin Management Consultants for this recruitment. In order to apply for this position please send a letter of application, detailed resume, and salary requirement to:
John Kross, Western Regional Manager at Slavin  may also contact him via phone at (480) 797‑4487. The ideal candidate will embody the values of public service, demonstrate a deep commitment to community, and possess the vision to guide Gilbert through its next era of growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Learn more about our ideal candidate, the position and the town by viewing our candidate brochure. The brochure may be viewed by clicking here.

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480‑503‑6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.