City Manager

Hiring Salary: $325,000 - $375,000 DOE/DOQ

The City of Goodyear, Arizona, is seeking a City Manager to lead a full-service municipal organization delivering a comprehensive range of services through 16 departments, overseeing a total annual budget exceeding $1.2 billion, and supporting a workforce of 1,442 staff. Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager provides executive leadership across municipal operations, service delivery, major initiatives, and long‑range planning.

Home to approximately 123,000 residents, Goodyear stands at a pivotal moment, with major opportunities ahead as it thoughtfully balances growth, infrastructure, investment, and long‑term sustainability. The city continues to prioritize the values most important to its residents, including being a safe and desirable place to live and raise a family, along with access to robust city services, community resources, and recreational options.

It’s a great time to be in Goodyear!

For consideration, apply by February 9 by completing an application and attaching your cover letter (recommended) and resume.

Goodyear, AZ

Contract

100016

CM-City Manager's Office

City Manager

01/12/2026

2/9/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Exempt

The ideal candidate is a confident, engaged, and forward‑looking City Manager who thrives in a high‑growth environment, builds relationships, and brings strategic vision and operational excellence. They should have a people‑first mindset, with emotional intelligence and interpersonal awareness, actively cultivating a positive, high‑performing team and culture grounded in the city's core values:
Adaptability, Empathy, Integrity, Initiative, Innovation, and Optimism. Goodyear seeks a long‑term partner energized by growth, complexity, and the opportunity to help shape the city's future.

• Four (4) years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Extensive executive experience in city or county management or equivalent executive leadership experience, and demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and organizational leadership.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field.

• Retirement:
  Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Executive Leave: 80 hours per year
• Automobile Allowance: $400 per month
• Vacation Leave: 160 hours per year.
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Available
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance:
  City‑paid coverage
• Cancer Benefit:
  City‑paid coverage
• Life Insurance:
  City‑paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well‑being program
• Free identity theft monitoring and protection
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1%)
• 401a Deferred Compensation Plan
• City Contribution to Retirement Health Savings
• Retiree Health Program
• Bereavement leave, Military leave, and Parental leave

Contact:
Wendi Brown
Phone:  Direct
Toll Free: 866.929.WBCP
Email:

Employer:

City of Goodyear
Address: 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear, Arizona, 85395
Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

to apply

Save the Dates:
March 6, 2026 and March 21, 2026