Located along the southeastern edge of the Texas Hill Country in Comal County, the City of Garden Ridge is “Naturally Home” to approximately 5,000 residents, a motto that reflects the community’s appreciation for its natural setting and hometown feel. The city derived its name from a series of ridges overlooking fields of wildflowers on the upslope of the famous Texas Hill Country on ranch and farmland owned and cultivated by immigrant and first-generation Germans. At about 7.1 square miles and incorporated in 1972, the city sits approximately 3 miles west of Interstate 35, 20 miles northeast of downtown San Antonio, and 12 miles west of downtown New Braunfels.
The City of Garden Ridge is searching for a visionary and strategic City Manager ready to lead a small community through its next growth phase. This role requires a leader with exceptional communication skills who can effectively engage with residents, staff, and external stakeholders. Candidates should have experience managing municipal finances, a deep understanding of planning, zoning, and economic development, and proven experience working through growth related challenges, including water and wastewater systems. Familiarity with implementing Public Improvement Districts and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones is particularly valuable, as is an understanding of the Texas Open Meeting and Records Acts.
This role requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or public administration, with a master’s degree in public administration, political science, or business preferred. Candidates should also have seven (7) to 10 years of municipal administrative experience, including five (5) in a managerial or executive role. Any combination of education and experience that provides the appropriate knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.
Garden Ridge is offering a salary range of $160,000 to $180,000 for this position, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
