Assistant Town Manager

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Located on the eastern edge of the Dallas‑Fort Worth metro area, the Town of Sunnyvale seeks its next Assistant Town Manager. This financially and politically stable Texas town is seeking an experienced local government professional to partner with the Town Manager in advancing Council priorities and strengthening organizational success.

Sunnyvale, Texas, is home to approximately 9,500 residents and covers 16 square miles on the eastern edge of Dallas County. The town is ideally situated in the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex, with Highway 80 and future NTTA’s President George Bush Turnpike providing access to the surrounding areas. Sunnyvale residents enjoy the benefits of small‑town living combined with access to the Dallas‑Fort Worth area’s thriving business, cultural, and social districts in a quiet, family‑oriented setting.

Sunnyvale’s population has grown by more than 8% since 2020, and its total tax base has more than doubled since 2013. Sunnyvale has a median household income of $157,500 and an average home market value of $678,868, the 4th highest in Dallas County. Sunnyvale ranks 6th among the top suburbs in Dallas according to an analysis by ;  gave Sunnyvale an overall Grade of A+, highlighting the Town’s rural feel and highly rated schools, and Niche ranks Sunnyvale as the 13th best suburb in Texas for raising a family.

A highly educated and fiscally conservative community, Sunnyvale operates under a home‑rule charter with a council‑manager form of government. The community’s Town Council consists of six members elected at large by place, and the mayor is elected  mayor serves two‑year terms, and council members serve three‑year, staggered terms, all with no term limits. A professional Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council to manage day‑to‑day operations, overseeing staff and the organization’s budget.

The Town has a total fiscal year budget of $83,994,540 with a General Fund budget of $16,048,200 million. Services are provided by 108 full‑time employees and 2 part‑time employees. Sunnyvale’s ad valorem tax rate is $0.4530 per $100 of valuation. Significant projects recently completed or underway include the design and development of the animal shelter and the future town hall and police station, $20 million in street maintenance and reconstruction, a visioning process to create a downtown district, planning efforts for various capital improvement projects, and the creation of two tax increment reinvestment zones.

Under general direction of the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager serves as a key member of the Town’s executive leadership team and assists in the administration and coordination of municipal operations, strategic initiatives, organizational development efforts, and Town Council priorities. The Assistant Town Manager provides leadership and oversight of assigned departments, programs, and special projects, with assignments determined based on organizational needs and the incumbent’s qualifications and expertise.

The position supports long‑range planning, fiscal management, capital improvement implementation, intergovernmental relations, economic development initiatives, and organizational performance, and may serve as Acting Town Manager in the absence of the Town Manager.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished local government professional with a sophisticated understanding of municipal management, governance, public finance, organizational development, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will possess the ability to connect day‑to‑day operations with long‑term community goals. They will work closely with the Town Manager to ensure that policy decisions and financial resources are aligned and will understand the distinct roles of elected officials, the Town Manager, and professional staff.

They will bring a strong understanding of governance, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. Most importantly, the successful candidate will bring the intellectual curiosity, professional maturity, and leadership presence necessary to help strengthen the organization.

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