Strategic City Manager for Growth and Community Impact

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Berkeley (MO); Hybrid; USD 153,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Berkeley in Missouri seeks a City Manager to lead a Council-Manager government, strengthen finances, and guide long-term growth. You will supervise teams, drive organizational change, and work with the elected body and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has proven management experience, strategic planning, budgeting expertise, and a Master's in Public Administration (or business) with strong communication, leadership, and HR skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and supervise staff to implement changes.
• Maximize municipal budgeting, finance, and economic growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with City Council, residents, and regional partners.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Public speaking

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

HR practices

Staff development

Microsoft Office

CJIS clearance

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree (considered with experience)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Berkeley in Missouri seeks a City Manager to lead a Council-Manager government, strengthen finances, and guide long-term growth. You will supervise teams, drive organizational change, and work with the elected body and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has proven management experience, strategic planning, budgeting expertise, and a Master's in Public Administration (or business) with strong communication, leadership, and HR skills.