DESCRIPTION: The City of Raytown seeks a highly motivated City Administrator to lead its operations. As City Administrator, you will manage the city's day-to-day operations, oversee city staff, and ensure all city services are provided efficiently and effectively under the general policy and framework established by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
· Develop municipal procedures for administrative and management services, budgeting and fiscal control programs, and planning and data processing to ensure operations consistently meet the community's needs.
· Prepares an annual budget for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen.
· Consults with department heads on administrative policies, problems, and procedures; provides advice and counsel in developing and instituting improvements to strive for consistency in operations.
· Oversees and directs the development of special projects requiring intra-governmental, intergovernmental, and community involvement, and coordinates City efforts to secure grant assistance, all of which is to ensure issues raised by City constituents and the Board of Aldermen are met.
· Represents the City by providing information to the media, business, community leaders, and various other groups and agencies regarding general planning, budgeting, and financial matters to increase public awareness of city officials' decision-making activities.
· Attends civic events on behalf of the city. Uses thorough knowledge of effective practices and methods of communications with the public, Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and staff. Communicates complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing through various modern practices.
· Recommends the appointment and removal of department directors and supervisors; and plans and directs City staff functions and personnel to support City operations and ensure strategic goals are met.
· Prepares monthly and annual written reports for the Mayor and Board of Aldermen regarding City projects, financial statements, and all department activities to keep members of the City's administration current and informed about City business affairs.
· Assists the Mayor in preparing for and following up on Board of Aldermen meetings and attends all Board of Aldermen meetings.
· Develops cost-effective approaches to satisfying community needs and aspirations. Provides final oversight and responsibility for all city employees.
· Performs all duties assigned in the City Code.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified Individuals: A qualified person shall be appointed city administrator for the city by the mayor. Such appointment shall be approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen. The person so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The person appointed to the office of the city administrator shall become a resident of and reside within the city limits within six months of appointment. The residency requirement may be waived by a majority vote of the Board of Aldermen.
Physical: Work is most often performed in an office setting with a controlled environment, with frequent visits to various locations outside City Hall.
Mental: Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administrative officials, and the public; and exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
· Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline.
· 7 to 10 years of responsible administration of a governmental unit or professional managerial work experience; or former experience as a City Administrator/Manager, Assistant City Administrator/Manager, or Department Head is highly desired.
· Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Board of Aldermen meetings are scheduled on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, unless they fall on a holiday or election day, in which case they are scheduled for the following Tuesday.
The deadline for applying and submitting resumes will be May 15, 2025.
City of Raytown
10000 East 59th Street
Raytown, MO 64133
hr@raytown.mo.us
