City Manager
About St. Joseph, Michigan:
The City of St. Joseph, Michigan, (population 7,868) is a thriving active community with a "small town" feel, a quaint downtown, and an outstanding school system. Nestled at the mouth of the St. Joseph River on the southeast shore of Lake Michigan, the town has been termed the “Rivera of the Midwest” with the surrounding area peppered with remarkable beaches and sand dune formations.
This role in summary:
The City of St. Joseph is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated leader who will serve as a strategic partner and organizational visionary to the City’s leadership in its efforts to move the City forward. The St. Joseph City government prides itself on providing a very high level of customer service to its residents in all service areas. The City has a legacy of stable leadership and is operated under a Commission - Manager form of government. The City Manager is hired by and will report to the City Commission. The City Commission comprises the Mayor, Mayor pro tem, and three City Commissioners, who enact ordinances, set policies, and adopt the annual budget. The City employs approximately 125 regular full-time employees with annual revenue totaling $40 million.
Responsibilities will include:
- Planning, organizing, directing and evaluating the activities of city government so that the policies of the City Commission are carried out in an efficient and economical manner.
- Supervises and coordinates the 12 department heads, including an Assistant City Manager
- Prepares and recommends annual operating and capital improvement budgets
- Negotiates all employee collective bargaining contracts.
- Represent the City in its relations with the public, the press, and other regional and private agencies
- The City Manager also serves on several commissions and boards as a representative for the City
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Planning or a related field
- 7+ years of leadership experience at a senior executive/administrator level in an organization with comparable responsibilities
Other desired skills and experiences:
- City Government operations experience
- Local government experience in Michigan as a manager, deputy or assistant
- A record of being an active, visible member of the community, through engaged participation in local activities
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
- Experience with grant awards, administration and completion
Compensation and benefits:
- The salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 per year. Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience
- The City offers competitive benefits, including defined benefit pension, health insurance, and paid time off
Additional information:
- For questions or to apply, submit a cover letter and resume to CityManagerSearch@sjcity.com
- If you desire your initial candidacy to be confidential, please include this in your application submission
- Initial review of candidates will begin on May 13, 2024 - applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled
- Starting date is tentatively September 16, 2024
The City of St. Joseph is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
