City Administrator - Monett, Missouri

Monett, Missouri (pop. 9,789) is the regional center for Barry and Lawrence counties. Located approximately 50 miles southwest of Springfield and 60 miles northwest of Branson, Monett offers easy access to the Ozark Mountains and Silver Dollar City.

The City Administrator works closely with elected officials, department heads, and community stakeholders to promote the city's vision and strategic objectives, focusing on four key areas: administrative leadership, budget management, strategic planning, and community engagement. In addition to strong leadership and communication abilities, the selected candidate must bring a forward-thinking, visionary approach to the role, with a focus on driving growth in Monett. This includes addressing key areas like economic development, job creation, housing, and infrastructure improvements.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The City of Monett offers a comprehensive benefits package to include a $6,000 annual car allowance, LAGERS retirement, 160 hours of vacation and 160 hours of sick leave available from day one, and the ability to accrue vacation time to the maximum limit. The city also reimburses candidates for expenses related to in-person interviews and provides relocation reimbursement for the hired candidate moving over 50 miles and up to $5,000 with itemized receipts.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science or equivalent experience in financial, administration or public relations fields, master’s degree preferred; and at least five (5) years of municipal government experience, including leadership roles and project management roles. A working knowledge in the areas of municipal finance and budgeting, public sector procurement, human resources, public works, public safety, economic development, planning and development, utility operations, and experience in managing complex projects is desired.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4718561/

This position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes occurs on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. For more information, please email Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or call 816-868-7042.

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• Baker Tilly