Nederland, Texas, is a thriving, family-friendly city with a small-town feel and a strong sense of community. Located just over an hour and a half southeast of Houston, Nederland is home to approximately 18,000 residents and is part of the Golden Triangle region, serving as a key hub for petrochemical, industrial, and commercial enterprises. The city boasts an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a welcoming environment, making it an attractive place to live and work.

Nederland operates under a council-manager form of government. The Mayor is elected at-large, and the City Council consists of four at-large members. While council members must reside in their respective wards, all elections are citywide.

The City Manager provides executive leadership, fiscal oversight, and strategic direction for Nederland. Reporting directly to the City Council, this position ensures the effective management of city operations and the delivery of high-quality municipal services. Key responsibilities include overseeing all city departments, managing the city's budget, leading infrastructure projects, and serving as a primary liaison with business leaders, residents, and external agencies.

The ideal candidate must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven years of municipal administration or closely related experience.
• The ability to be bondable.
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within three months.

Preferred qualifications include:

• A master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Texas municipal government, including knowledge of state laws, tax structures, and economic development policies.
• FEMA certifications and experience with emergency management, from preparation to recovery.
• Experience in union negotiations, collective bargaining, and public safety labor relations.
• An ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation or similar executive leadership certification.
• A proven track record in capital program management, infrastructure planning, and financial sustainability.
• Technical knowledge in community development and a strong ability to modernize city systems and processes.

The salary for this position is targeted at $175,000 to $195,000 DOQ/DOE.

Deadline for the first review of applications: 4/13/25

Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/nederland-tx-city-manager

For more information on this position, contact:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President

ClayPearson@governmentresource.com

713-816-8639

About City of Nederland, TX

SGR exists to help local governments be more successful by Recruiting, Assessing, and Developing Innovative, Collaborative, Authentic Leaders. SGR provides a comprehensive scope of executive recruitment services. Each executive recruitment is tailored to meet the client's specific needs, providing a high degree of personal attention to each search conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization. SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.

Connections working at City of Nederland, TX