Assistant to City Manager

The City of North Richland Hills, Texas, invites energetic and driven local government professionals to serve as its next Assistant to the City Manager and join a high-performing organization committed to delivering exceptional services and creating a vibrant, well-connected community. Located in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, North Richland Hills offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, economically diverse community with a strong reputation for thoughtful growth, fiscal stewardship, and quality municipal services.

The Assistant to the City Manager will work closely with the City Manager, executive leadership team, elected officials, and community partners to advance strategic priorities, strengthen organizational performance, and help guide the city through its next chapter of continued growth and innovation. This is an opportunity for an aspiring city management professional to learn and gain leadership experience that will prepare the successful candidate for future success in the field of municipal public service.

The City of North Richland Hills, Texas is an 18 square mile thriving community within the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. The community of more than 74,000 residents is the fourth largest city in Tarrant County and conveniently located within minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. A former rural farming and ranching community, North Richland Hills is a hub of activity and opportunity.

The city has an estimated build out of 83,000 residents and celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2023. Residents cite the convenient location of North Richland Hills (NRH) to almost limitless amenities, as one of the main appeals of choosing the community as a place to live and raise families. Residents enjoy the city’s welcoming and neighborly atmosphere, family friendly amenities, over 800 acres of park land, more than 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, pocket parks, community parks, sports leagues, an aquatic park, concerts and other special events.

Low crime rates, excellent schools, outstanding government services, enviable neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities provide an exceptional quality of life.

North Richland Hills is a Home Rule City operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and seven City Council Members, all elected at-large and serving three-year terms. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal Court Judge. The City of North Richland Hills has recently been awarded several Top Workplace Awards for Employee Appreciation, Work Life Flexibility, Employee Well Being, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values and Professional Development.

The City Manager’s Office oversees the daily operations of the city, which include the coordinating, directing, and reviewing of departmental functions. The City Manager’s Office implements policy directives as provided by the mayor and City Council and prepares the city budget for Council approval. The City Manager’s Office also provides the overall management philosophy and direction to the organization to maintain efficient and effective delivery of municipal services.

In addition, the office provides the mayor and City Council with recommendations on current and future issues through timely, complete, and accurate information and reports.

The Assistant to the City Manager provides professional, administrative, analytical, and legislative support within the City Manager’s Office. Primary responsibilities include supporting the City’s Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs (IGLA) program and…