City Manager - City of Berkeley, MO

City of Berkeley, MO; Berkeley (MO); On-site; USD 153,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley, MO is seeking an experienced municipal executive to strengthen the organization, build a strong leadership team, and guide financial stewardship for sustainable growth.

The City Manager will lead strategic planning, budgeting, economic development, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the City Council and serving residents, businesses, and partners.

Residency in Berkeley within one year is required; the role carries a salary range of $153,000–$165,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience supervising teams and leading organizational change.
• Strategic planning, project management, and process improvement experience.
• Understanding of the City Charter and municipal operations.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting and public finance.
• Experience with economic growth initiatives and business development.
• Strong leadership, public speaking, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations.
• HR management practices and staff development experience.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• CJIS clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City organization as Chief Administrative Officer and report to City Council.
• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational change initiatives.
• Oversee financial management, economic development, and core municipal functions.
• Build trust with elected officials, employees, residents, businesses, and regional partners.

Skills

Municipal leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Public finance

Staff development

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Negotiation

Local laws

MS Office

CJIS clearance

Driver's license

Education

MPA/MPA-equivalent

Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Are you an experienced municipal executive who can strengthen an organization, build an effective leadership team, manage complex finances, and help position a community for long-term growth? If so, apply to be the City of Berkeley’s next City Manager!! We’re looking for an exceptional, resilient, and community-focused leader who is:

• A strategic and hands‑on municipal administrator
• A skilled financial manager and organizational leader
• An effective communicator who can build trust with elected officials, employees, residents, businesses, and regional partners

Located in St. Louis County, Berkeley is a well‑connected community with convenient access to the greater St. Louis region. The community sits between Interstates 270 and 70 along Highway 170, providing excellent regional transportation access. Berkeley operates under a Council‑Manager form of government. The governing body consists of seven members: the Mayor, one at‑large Council Member, and five ward representatives. The City Manager serves as Berkeley’s Chief Administrative Officer and reports directly to the City Council.

Required qualifications include:

• Proven management experience, including supervising teams and leading organizational change.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, project management, and process improvement.
• Understanding of the City Charter and its application to municipal operations.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting and public finance.
• Experience with business development and economic growth initiatives.
• Strong leadership, public speaking, negotiation, and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations.
• Understanding of human resources management practices and staff development.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• CJIS clearance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree may be considered with applicable experience and skill sets.

Preferred/Advantageous:

• Sales or marketing experience that can support promotion of City initiatives.
• Extensive municipal executive leadership experience.
• Economic development and redevelopment experience.
• Experience overseeing public safety, human resources, and other core municipal functions.

The selected City Manager is required to establish residency within the City of Berkeley within one year of appointment.

The salary range for this position is $153,000–$165,000, depending on experience and qualifications.