ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER

Salary : $269,621.56 - $315,457.48 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 27-00110
Department: CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
Incumbents serve as a senior executive manager, reporting to the top City executive and is responsible for broad policy planning and management oversight responsibilities. incumbents will assist the City Manager with all phases of government and may include leadership of one or more departments. Responsibilities include: participating in strategic planning and budgeting; facilitating the development and implementation of policy proposals; leading leadership teams; representing the City with elected officials, other jurisdictions, citizen advisory boards and public forums; responding to constituents; and, evaluating performance of assigned City departments, program categories and/or services.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of progressively responsible management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include panel interviews.

Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Education and Experience Verification
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE

The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05

How many years of progressively responsible management experience do you possess?

• 14 years or more
• 12 years to less than 14 years
• 10 years to less than 12 years
• Less than 10 years
• None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

08

Please describe your leadership experience working with Public Safety departments.
Required Question