City Manager - City of Iowa Colony, TX

City of Iowa Colony, TX
Iowa Colony, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 17, 2025
  • Salary: 175,000 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:200,000
  • Apply By: Aug 11, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    Are you a strategic, collaborative, and growth-minded municipal leader who can guide a rapidly expanding community through smart development and modernized operations? If so, apply to be Iowa Colony’s next City Manager!

     

    We’re looking for an exceptional communicator and organizational builder who is:

    • Experienced in high-growth municipal environments
    • Skilled in capital planning, budgeting, and team development
    • Adept at working with elected officials, MUDs, and regional partners
    • Able to maintain strategic leadership and vision while at the same time functioning in direct roles of economic and community development

     

    Iowa Colony is a rapidly growing community in Brazoria County, Texas, located just south of Houston along the SH 288 corridor with a population of 17,240. Iowa Colony operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The new City Manager will report to the Mayor and City Council.

     

    The ideal candidate will have experience in managing growth-driven municipalities and overseeing infrastructure and organizational development.

     

    Required qualifications include:

     

    • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
    • Five years of progressively responsible municipal management experience
    • Minimum three years in an executive leadership role in local government or similar organization.
    • Valid driver’s license

     

    Preferred qualifications include:

     

    • Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) or related field
    • ICMA Credentialed Manager designation
    • Experience working with Municipal Utility Districts and major planned developments along with the capital projects and financing to support such investments
    • Service in high-growth communities

    Residency: Residency within the City of Iowa Colony, TX, is required for the City Manager within a reasonable time frame, as agreed upon within the City Council following the start of employment, in accordance with the City Charter.

    The City of Iowa Colony offers a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

     

    Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/iowa-colony-tx-city-manager/

     

    For more information on this position, contact:

    Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President

    claypearson@governmentresource.com

    713-816-8639

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