City Manager

Ranson Financial Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concordia, Kansas, seeks an experienced City Manager to lead day-to-day operations while guiding a forward-looking vision for the community. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, effective problem solver, and collaborative leader dedicated to serving residents and businesses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with elected officials, employees, residents, and community organizations to advance Concordia’s goals.

Qualifications

• Five to nine years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or related field.
• Master’s degree in public administration (MPA) preferred.
• Relevant experience may substitute for some or all educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day municipal management and operations.
• Collaborate with elected officials, employees, residents, businesses and community organizations.
• Implement a forward-looking strategic vision for Concordia’s future.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaborative leadership

Municipal government experience

Education

Bachelor’s in public administration

MPA preferred

Education substitution possible

Job description

City Manager – Concordia, KS (Review begins October 11)

The City of Concordia, Kansas, is seeking an experienced, community-minded professional to serve as its next City Manager. The city is looking for a proven local government leader who can balance the day-to-day responsibilities of municipal management with a forward-looking vision for Concordia’s future. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, effective problem solver, strong communicator, and collaborative leader who is committed to the community and understands the importance of working closely with elected officials, employees, residents, businesses, and community organizations.

Desired Qualifications

The City is seeking candidates with:

• Five to nine years of progressively responsible professional experience, preferably in municipal government or a related public-sector environment.
• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in public administration (MPA) or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant professional experience may substitute for some or all of the educational requirements, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate should bring demonstrated experience and knowledge in several key areas of municipal management.

If confidentiality is requested, please note in application materials. Position will remain open until filled. Application review will begin October 11. EOE.