City Manager — Growth, Community & Ops Leader

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Work location: In person

Job summary

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc. seeks a City Manager for Meeker, OK. The role oversees daily city operations, prepares budgets, and coordinates with the Mayor and City Council to advance municipal goals.

Desirable candidates have municipal leadership experience, an understanding of council-manager government, and a commitment to community service. In-person work with flexible hours to meet meetings and emergencies is expected.

Qualifications

• Municipal leadership experience.
• Budgeting and financial management experience.
• Experience in a council-manager form of government.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead organizational change.
• Ethical, transparent, calm under pressure, and committed to community service.
• Certified City Manager preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated patience, compassion, and respect for citizens and employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all city departments.
• Prepare or oversee agendas for City Council, Public Works Authority, Planning Commission, and other public meetings.
• Implement and manage city programs, policies, and operational procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate department directors and staff; promote transparency and accountability.
• Coordinate activities across departments and support directors in problem solving.
• Oversee hiring, training, discipline, and evaluations with support from Town Clerk and City Council.
• Represent the City to state, federal, county, regional, business, and civic organizations.
• Respond to citizen concerns and service requests, ensuring timely follow up.
• Prepare and present the annual operating budget; ensure financial activities remain within approved limits.
• Implement City Council directives and policy decisions.
• Meet with vendors, architects, attorneys, engineers, and others doing business with the city.
• Perform administrative duties required by ordinance or directed by the City Council.
• Carry out additional responsibilities necessary for effective city operations.

Skills

Municipal leadership

Budgeting & finance

Council-manager governance

Prioritization

Ethical conduct

Certified City Manager

Community service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration

3+ years public sector leadership OR 5+ years executive management

Experience in budgeting, personnel, contracts, purchasing, public safety

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

OML/ICMA membership

Job description

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc. seeks a City Manager for Meeker, OK. The role oversees daily city operations, prepares budgets, and coordinates with the Mayor and City Council to advance municipal goals.

Desirable candidates have municipal leadership experience, an understanding of council-manager government, and a commitment to community service. In-person work with flexible hours to meet meetings and emergencies is expected.