Salary: $118,325.00 - $150,838.00 Annually
Location : Missouri City, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: E92-691
Department: City Manager Office
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/10/2026 5:00 PM Central

Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the "Show Me City," is seeking an accomplished and strategic executive to serve as its Chief of Staff. Reporting directly to the City Manager, this position serves as the principal advisor and extension of the City Manager by leading executive operations, advancing strategic initiatives, coordinating organizational priorities, and ensuring the effective execution of City Council goals and City Manager directives.
The Chief of Staff provides executive leadership for cross-functional initiatives, organizational performance, executive communications, intergovernmental relations, and continuous improvement while fostering collaboration, accountability, and organizational alignment. This position exercises exceptional judgment, political acumen, confidentiality, and discretion in managing complex and sensitive matters and may supervise professional, administrative, communication

Examples of Work

• Serves as principal advisor to the City Manager on strategic priorities, policy, executive operations, and organizational initiatives.
• Coordinates departments reporting to the City Manager to ensure alignment with City Council goals and organizational priorities.
• Leads citywide strategic initiatives, organizational improvements, and cross-functional projects.
• Reviews executive reports, Council agenda items, policies, and recommendations; conducts research and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Develops executive performance measures, dashboards, and strategic reports.
• Facilitates executive meetings, resolves cross-departmental issues, and promotes collaboration.
• Represents the City Manager before elected officials, governmental agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders as assigned.
• Oversees executive communications, administrative policies, process improvements, and technology and AI initiatives.
• Supervises assigned staff and performs related duties as assigned.
• Participates in evening meetings, emergency operations, and weekend activities as required.

• Thorough knowledge of public administration, municipal operations, strategic planning, budgeting, policy development, project management, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to provide executive-level leadership while exercising sound judgment, diplomacy, political awareness, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives and build consensus.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with elected officials, executive leadership, employees, and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, develop executive reports and recommendations, and drive organizational performance and continuous improvement.

Education, Experience, or Certification

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field is required.
• Master's degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, or a related field is preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible executive management experience in municipal or comparable public-sector organizations, including executive leadership support, strategic planning, policy implementation, and cross-functional project management.
• Experience as a Chief of Staff, Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Executive Director, or comparable executive leadership position is preferred.

Supplemental Information
Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development

Missouri City, TX 77489

(281) 403-8500
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 400 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.
BENEFITS Medical Plans (Three Options)

1. Cigna - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)
   
   • Plan Type: High-Deductible Medical Health Plan
   • Provider: Cigna
   • Deductibles:
     
     • Single: $2,500 annually
     • Family: $5,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
     
     • Single: $5,000 annually
     • Family: $10,000 annually
   • Additional Details:
     
     • Employee pays dependent premiums
     • Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details
   • Health Savings Account (HSA)
   • Provider: H.S.A. Bank
   • Features:
     
     • Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses
     • Contribution Limits:
       
       • Employee only: $4,400 (IRS Limit)
       • Employee & Family: $8,750 (IRS Limit)
       • Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000
     • City Contributions:
       
       • Employee only: $1,500
       • Employee & Family: $2,750
     • Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider: Cigna
   • Deductibles:
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays:
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $40
     • Non-Preferred: $80
3. EPO Plan
   
   • Provider: Cigna
   • Deductibles:
     
     • Single: $1,500 annually
     • Family: $3,000 annually
   • Out-of-Pocket Maximums:
     
     • Single: $4,500 annually
     • Family: $9,000 annually
   • Prescription Drug Co-pays:
     
     • Generic: $10
     • Preferred: $45
     • Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

1. DHMO Plan
   
   • Provider: Cigna
   • Features:
     
     • No deductible
     • No annual maximum
     • Member co-pay depends on the procedure
2. PPO Plan
   
   • Provider: Cigna
   • Features:
     
     • $1,500 per person annual maximum
     • $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: Vision Service Plan
• Features:
  
  • Eye Exam $10 Copay
  • Frames $150 Allowance Annually

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
• Coverage:
  
  • $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
  • $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores
• Features:
  
  • Pre-tax Medical Spending Account
  • Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac
  
  • Accident
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7% employee contribution
• City contributes 2 to 1

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH IRA available through Mission-Square

Other Benefits
Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:
  
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Friday after Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
  • One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:
  
  • 0-5 years: 14 days
  • 6 years: 15 days
  • 7 years: 16 days
  • 8 years: 17 days
  • 9 years: 18 days
  • 10-14 years: 19 days
  • 15 years or more: 20 days
• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
  Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners
• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Holiday Luncheon's, and Public Service Recognition Week.

01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of progressively responsible executive management experience do you have in a municipal or comparable public-sector organization?

• Less than 8 years
• 8-10 years
• 11-15 years
• More than 15 years

03

Have you served in any of the following executive leadership roles? (Select all that apply.)

• None
• Chief of Staff
• Assistant City Manager
• Deputy City Manager
• Executive Director
• All of the above

Required Question