Salary

$186,459.79 - $212,484.58 Annually

Location

Royal Oak City Hall

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500088

Department

City Manager

Opening Date

01/30/2026

Closing Date

3/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Benefits

Job Description

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by March 5, 2026. To apply to this role please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VT7ZXW

For questions, contact Jaymes Vettraino from Vettraino Consulting, jobs@vettrainoconsulting.com.

View advertisement: City of Royal Oak - City Manager Recruitment Flyer

Royal Oak, Michigan (pop. 58,211), is a dynamic and vibrant community that offers the amenities of a larger city while maintaining the character and accessibility of a close-knit town. Incorporated in 1921, the City spans 12 square miles and is known for strong neighborhoods, award-winning schools, and a thriving business, cultural, and entertainment environment.

Royal Oak operates under the council–manager form of government. The City Commission consists of six commissioners and a mayor elected at large on a nonpartisan ballot during odd-numbered years (most recently November 2025). The City Manager, appointed by the commission, serves as the City’s chief administrative officer and is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and executing all municipal operations. City staff includes approximately 360 full-time employees represented by nine labor units, and 150–200 part-time employees. Royal Oak’s total all-fund budget is approximately $275 million. The City maintains a stable financial position, including well-funded pension and OPEB obligations.

Royal Oak is committed to its council–manager form of government. While the City has experienced recent leadership transitions, it also has a history shaped by a long-serving City Manager and is seeking its next manager with the goal of establishing a stable, successful, and long-term partnership with the governing body, staff, and community.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership of municipal operations, with an emphasis on customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. The position is accountable for operations across all departments, promoting open communication and dialogue, fostering organizational alignment, and advancing collaborative engagement both internally and externally.

The City Manager must be able to work effectively with a highly engaged City Commission, listen thoughtfully to individual perspectives, support informed policy decisions, and reinforce appropriate roles to ensure effective governance and professional administration.

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The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or MPA or a related Master’s degree and chief administrative officer experience in a local government, or experience in a local government of similar complexity and size to Royal Oak. ICMA membership and credentialed managers, or an equivalent professional certification, are highly preferred.

Salary is $186,459.79 to $212,484.58+ (DOQE), with a comprehensive benefits package and includes a $10,000 supplement pay with excellent benefits. Royal Oak is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates representing a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Application Special Instructions

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by March 5, 2026. To apply to this role please use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7VT7ZXW

For questions, contact Jaymes Vettraino from Vettraino Consulting, jobs@vettrainoconsulting.com.

The City of Royal Oak provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, long and short-term disability, life insurance for employees and dependents, an Employee Assistance Program, access to a health and wellness center, and a robust retirement plan with both employee and employer contributions.

Employer Royal Oak, City of (MI)

Address 203 S Troy St

Royal Oak, Michigan, 48067

Phone 248-246-3070

Website https://www.romi.gov/

City of Royal Oak, MI

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