City Administrator – City of Festus

Responsible for the effective management of the daily operations of the City and reporting to as well as providing technical assistance to the Mayor and City Council Members.

• Oversees daily activities of city government except the police department; works with department heads to meet goals and objectives. Serves as chief liaison to the mayor and council; prepares agenda and materials for City Council meetings, research agenda items, provides follow-up with City Council; serves as interface between department heads, employees and elected officials; maintains positive relationships with City Council and prepares annual report.
• Oversee economic development activities of the City and promote the City to future developers; partners with Jefferson County Economic Development Commission; works with engineers, consultants, realtors, owners and other partners looking to develop and expand economic activity in the City; and works with neighbors to mitigate impacts.
• Carries out all long range and/or strategic activities for the City, working with City Council and Mayor on strategic planning and implementation.
• Assumes total budget responsibility for all City departments; tracks and develops the budget; works with City Council, Mayor and citizens to seek input; monitors and oversees monthly reports and ensures compliance.
• Handles all public relations for the City, acts as spokesperson; prepares press releases and coordinates City newsletters; monitors social media and website; collaborates with regional and state partners.
• Oversee the bidding process and contracts for all City projects, reviews and prepares bid specifications, works with vendors, ensures legal compliance; presents bid information to City Council and works to implement approved bids.
• Oversee all personnel functions for the City except police; oversees hiring, firing, and discipline including drug testing; reviews all personnel policies; ensures local, state, and federal compliance with the law.
• Establishing short- and long-term goals for fire service and department operations, leads the department in process improvement and organizational improvement by producing, gathering, and analyzing data.

Minimum Training and Experience Required - Five years related experience and or training and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Training and Experience Required - Six to ten years’ related experience and or training or a master’s degree from a college or university and one to five years of experience; or bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters in public administration preferred.

Compensation - The hiring range is $130,000 - $180,000 with an excellent benefits package of $60,000 at minimum salary (LAGERS retirement/insurance/457 plan).