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  • City Manager - City of Bowie, MD

    Bowie, Maryland United States City of Bowie, MD Full Time $190,000 Jan 23, 2026
    Strategic Government Resources Employer:

    City of Bowie, MD

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    Job Description

    Are you a high-performing municipal chief executive who has led organizational transformation, strengthened service delivery, and accelerated economic development in a growing community? If so, you may be the Leader the City of Bowie is looking for.

     

    We are seeking a demonstrably exceptional and collaborative leader who is:

     

    • Experienced in council-manager governance and effective boardmanship
    • Proven in advancing economic development and “live-work-play” community initiatives
    • Skilled in financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and community engagement

     

    Bowie, Maryland, is a vibrant, forward-thinking community of approximately 58,000 residents, known for its strong neighborhoods, high quality of life, and engaged civic culture. Ideally located between Washington, DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, and with easy access to Northern Virginia, Bowie offers the convenience of a major metropolitan region while maintaining a welcoming, suburban character. With a diverse population, a growing business base, abundant parks and trails, and a commitment to thoughtful planning and reinvestment, Bowie presents exciting opportunities for the future.

     

    Bowie is entering a decisive chapter focused on modernizing city operations, improving responsiveness, and accelerating economic development to strengthen the non-residential tax base. The next City Manager will be expected to bring urgency, measurable execution, and a proven record of implementing change in complex organizations.

    Job Requirements

    The City of Bowie operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Manager reports to the Mayor and City Council and serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Bowie and is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination, and performance of all municipal departments and operations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, relationship-driven municipal leader with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a collaborative style. The next City Manager should be a visionary servant leader who is an excellent communicator, a consensus/coalition builder who understands the details of municipal operations and be a visible champion of customer service and community engagement.

     

    Required qualifications include:

     

    • Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
    • Seven (7) or more years of experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Department Head in municipal government, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Demonstrated progression of management responsibility in local government
    • Residency within the City of Bowie following appointment

     

    Preferred qualifications include:

     

    • Experience leading significant economic development or redevelopment initiatives, including public-private partnerships and major project delivery
    • Experience as a City Manager or Assistant City Manager in a comparable community
    • ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) and/or other advanced certifications
    • Experience overseeing or working directly with a municipal police department

     

    The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $245,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

     

    Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/bowie-md-city-manager/

     

    For more information on this position, contact:

     

    Doug Thomas

    Executive Vice President – Recruitment & Leadership Development

    DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com

    863-860-9314

     

    OR

     

    Michael Mallinoff

    Senior Vice President – Executive Recruitment

    mdmallinoff@GovernmentResource.com

    443-336-5772

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