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INDEPENDENCE, MO – City Manager City of Independence, MO
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Are you a forward-thinking, relationship-driven public sector leader who excels at managing complex organizations and driving strategic, community-centered results? If so, consider becoming the next City Manager for the City of Independence, Missouri.
Independence is seeking an exceptional communicator and systems-minded administrator who is:
Experienced in large-scale municipal operations
Skilled in financial stewardship and organizational performance
Effective at building trust with elected officials, employees, and the community
Located just east of Kansas City, with a population of 123,000, the community offers convenient access to regional employment centers, entertainment districts, professional sports, Truman Library & Museum, Midwest trails, high-quality parks, and a diverse mix of neighborhoods.
Independence operates under a Council‑Manager form of government. Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the next City Manager will lead a full‑service city with more than 11 departments. The ideal City Manager will be a seasoned municipal executive with experience managing a full‑service city, large workforce, and complex political environment.
Required qualifications for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in local government
Experience overseeing a full‑service municipality with utilities or complex enterprise operations
Demonstrated success in budgeting, strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, and staff leadership
Residency with the City of Independence is required for the City Manager with a reasonable time frame, as agreed upon by the City Council following the start of employment, in accordance with the City Charter.
Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) or related field
Experience managing a city of similar size or larger
Experience with electric utilities, major capital programs, and redevelopment projects
ICMA‑CM credential
The salary range for this position is $220,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/independence-mo-city-manager/
For more information, contact: Billy Owens, Senior Vice President
billyowens@governmentresource.com
Phone: (972) 989-3686
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Independence is seeking an exceptional communicator and systems-minded administrator who is:
Experienced in large-scale municipal operations
Skilled in financial stewardship and organizational performance
Effective at building trust with elected officials, employees, and the community
Located just east of Kansas City, with a population of 123,000, the community offers convenient access to regional employment centers, entertainment districts, professional sports, Truman Library & Museum, Midwest trails, high-quality parks, and a diverse mix of neighborhoods.
Independence operates under a Council‑Manager form of government. Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the next City Manager will lead a full‑service city with more than 11 departments. The ideal City Manager will be a seasoned municipal executive with experience managing a full‑service city, large workforce, and complex political environment.
Required qualifications for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in local government
Experience overseeing a full‑service municipality with utilities or complex enterprise operations
Demonstrated success in budgeting, strategic planning, intergovernmental relations, and staff leadership
Residency with the City of Independence is required for the City Manager with a reasonable time frame, as agreed upon by the City Council following the start of employment, in accordance with the City Charter.
Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) or related field
Experience managing a city of similar size or larger
Experience with electric utilities, major capital programs, and redevelopment projects
ICMA‑CM credential
The salary range for this position is $220,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Please apply online at: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/independence-mo-city-manager/
For more information, contact: Billy Owens, Senior Vice President
billyowens@governmentresource.com
Phone: (972) 989-3686
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