City of Maricopa, AZ - Deputy City Manager

SGR • Maricopa, AZ

21h • $186,000 - $224,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Maricopa is seeking a forward-thinking, politically astute municipal leader to serve as its next Deputy City Manager. This role is crucial for guiding a rapidly growing community, building consensus, and strengthening relationships. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, an effective communicator, and an innovative leader with strong municipal management and fiscal knowledge. Maricopa offers a family-friendly environment with ample recreational and educational opportunities, and residents are engaged in shaping the city's future. The Deputy City Manager is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for optimal day-to-day operations of assigned areas, ensuring alignment with the City’s mission and strategic priorities. This position directly oversees Directors and Division Managers, driving innovation, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a consensus builder, a relationship-driven executive, and adept at navigating the political landscape of municipal government with professionalism and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, communications, or a closely related field.
• Five years of management experience in administration, finance, or management with a local government agency or business in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Local government experience is necessary for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license or obtain one within 30 days of hire, unless a qualifying military-related exception applies.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Executive-level experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, or comparable position.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the day-to-day operations of assigned areas function at an optimal level and align with the City’s mission, objectives, and strategic priorities.
• Directly overseeing assigned Directors and Division Managers and other assigned staff.
• Driving innovation, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Building consensus and establishing trust internally.
• Developing productive partnerships throughout the region and state.
• Navigating complex issues with professionalism and sound judgment within the political environment of municipal government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager