Village Manager: Policy & Services Leader

City of St Joseph; Dimondale (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer appointed by the Village Council to lead all village departments and align services with policy requirements. The role plans and implements community programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and contract adherence.

The CAO also takes on the roles of Village Clerk, Treasurer, Sewer Administrator, and Zoning Administrator, guiding fiscal management and public information efforts on behalf of the municipality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Three or more years of municipal experience is required. Progressively more responsible municipal management experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, financial controls, personnel management, and economic development.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief administrative officer appointed by and receiving policy direction from the Village Council.
• Plan, develop, and implement Village services to meet policy requirements and address community needs.
• Oversee the organization and direction of all Village departments and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.
• Assume the roles of Village Clerk and Treasurer as defined by the Village Charter.
• Assume the roles of Sewer Administrator and Zoning Administrator.

Skills

Policy development

Budgeting knowledge

Communication

Data analysis

Public meetings

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/administration or equivalent

Tools

BS&A software

Job description

City of St Joseph is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer appointed by the Village Council to lead all village departments and align services with policy requirements. The role plans and implements community programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and contract adherence.

The CAO also takes on the roles of Village Clerk, Treasurer, Sewer Administrator, and Zoning Administrator, guiding fiscal management and public information efforts on behalf of the municipality.