City Manager

Job Description:
Under the policy direction of the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for the overall administration and strategic leadership of municipal
operations, ensuring the effective delivery of public services in alignment with Council goals, policies, and applicable laws. This role oversees all City
departments—including Police, Fire, Finance, Human Resources, Utilities, Public Works, Planning, and others—providing executive direction and
managing daily operations. The City Manager advises the Council on public policy and budgeting, implements Council directives, develops citywide
administrative strategies, and maintains fiscal responsibility. As the primary liaison between the City Council, staff, and the community, the City
Manager represents the City in intergovernmental affairs, fosters public engagement, leads high-level negotiations, promotes economic
development, and upholds a high-performing organizational culture. This position requires responsiveness to complex issues and accessibility for
emergency matters beyond regular business hours.
Qualifications:
•A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or a closely related field
and five years of increasingly responsible experience in an administrative and managerial capacity with a local government or related area.
•OR a Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning or a closely related field with 4 years of increasingly responsible
experience in an administrative and managerial capacity with a local government or related area.
•A Master’s degree is preferred, An MPA is highly desirable.
•Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully complete a thorough background check and successfully complete a drug test.
• Extensive knowledge of police and fire procedures