The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of cities, counties, school districts, and special districts within the 16-county North Central Texas region. The agency is an organization of, by, and for local governments. Its purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments — and to help them recognize regional opportunities, resolve regional problems, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint regional decisions — as well as to develop the means to assist in the implementation of those decisions.

Under the guidance of the NCTCOG Executive Board, the Executive Director serves as the organization’s chief executive and administrative officer, tasked with implementing the board’s vision and overseeing daily operations. This position serves as the NCTCOG agenda coordinator and monitors legislative developments related to the agency and its work. The selected candidate will also execute policies, resolutions, and decisions established by the board or mandated by the State of Texas, ensure the proper administration of the organization’s affairs, and oversee all of NCTCOG’s departments through strong and competent leaders, ensuring business is conducted in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The Executive Director oversees a diverse team of senior leaders, including the Deputy Executive Director; the Directors of Transportation, Environment & Development, the Area Agency on Aging, and Emergency Preparedness; along with the Senior Economic Development Manager and the Criminal Justice Program Administrator. In addition to establishing strong working relationships with members of the board, the executive director is also a critical link within the organization’s service area, serving as a liaison between NCTCOG and various government entities, private sector groups, and other strategic partners.

The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in guiding NCTCOG through a period of significant growth and transformation, with the region’s population projected to continue growing rapidly. While the organization will soon begin work to update its strategic plan, overarching goals addressed in the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan will continue to drive work in the year ahead. NCTCOG is seeking an experienced and visionary servant leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and ethical leadership are paramount for this role, ensuring honest and fair interactions with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and strategic financial management, including implementing cost-saving measures while aligning with the organization’s goals. This role offers broad discretion in decision-making, guided by Texas laws and NCTCOG policies. A deep understanding of Texas local government structures is essential, along with experience in intergovernmental affairs and collaborative work with local, state, and federal governments.

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, business management, planning, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree or other postgraduate degree preferred. Candidates should also have 10 years of successful leadership at a senior executive/director level in a public or private organization with comparable hands-on responsibilities.

The organization is offering a highly competitive salary of $225,755 - $350,902 for this position, depending on the selected candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Please apply online.

For more information on this position, contact:

Lissa Barker, Senior Vice President

LissaBarker@governmentresource.com

817-266-0647

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