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Lauber Municipal Law, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Administrator for the City of Butler, MO (4,283 population). Butler is a full-service community and the county seat of Bates County, located in west central Missouri. Butler is a family-oriented third-class community, located along the I‑49 corridor, 50 miles south of metro Kansas City. The City is led by a Mayor and eight City Council members who are elected by the public.
The City:
The new City Administrator will find Butler a friendly, diverse City with a stable government, unparalleled amenities and municipal services, and the usual challenges and opportunities that are characteristic of a thriving and growing community. The City’s 2024‑25 annual budget is $16 million with 65 full time employees and 110 full time and seasonal employees during the summer. Municipal services provided by the City include electric, water, sewer, streets, park, fire, cemetery, police, and airport.
The Position:
With the oversight of the Mayor, the City Administrator will act as chief operating officer of the City. The City Administrator will champion the implementation of policies that will guide this diverse and dynamic community on the path to continuous, sustainable growth, while honoring our heritage, history, and small‑town culture. This position will act as the chief administrative assistant to the Mayor and will work with the Mayor and City Council annually to define the goals and performance objectives for the City.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge Of:
City Administration
Economic development and capital investments
Finance: budgets, investments, purchasing, and record keeping
Human resource management: Employee relations, hiring, terminations, training, benefit administration and salary administration
Land use: zoning, planning and economic development
Supervisory responsibilities
Ability to:
Build teams across departments
Communicate effectively and regularly
Manage public meetings and committees
Provide exceptional customer service, internally and externally
Required Experience and Education:
Minimum of five years of experience in local government
Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field (Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.)
Proven experience with Finance and budgeting
Preference is given to ICMA credentialed professionals.
Preference is given for experience in zoning, planning and economic development
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vehicle allowance
To apply please send a cover letter and resume, along with a salary history to: Lauber Municipal Law, Attn: Kelley Randol, HR Manager using email address krandol@laubermunicipal.com.
The City of Butler, Missouri, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Direct message the job poster from Lauber Municipal Law
Lauber Municipal Law, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Administrator for the City of Butler, MO (4,283 population). Butler is a full-service community and the county seat of Bates County, located in west central Missouri. Butler is a family-oriented third-class community, located along the I‑49 corridor, 50 miles south of metro Kansas City. The City is led by a Mayor and eight City Council members who are elected by the public.
The City:
The new City Administrator will find Butler a friendly, diverse City with a stable government, unparalleled amenities and municipal services, and the usual challenges and opportunities that are characteristic of a thriving and growing community. The City’s 2024‑25 annual budget is $16 million with 65 full time employees and 110 full time and seasonal employees during the summer. Municipal services provided by the City include electric, water, sewer, streets, park, fire, cemetery, police, and airport.
The Position:
With the oversight of the Mayor, the City Administrator will act as chief operating officer of the City. The City Administrator will champion the implementation of policies that will guide this diverse and dynamic community on the path to continuous, sustainable growth, while honoring our heritage, history, and small‑town culture. This position will act as the chief administrative assistant to the Mayor and will work with the Mayor and City Council annually to define the goals and performance objectives for the City.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge Of:
City Administration
Economic development and capital investments
Finance: budgets, investments, purchasing, and record keeping
Human resource management: Employee relations, hiring, terminations, training, benefit administration and salary administration
Land use: zoning, planning and economic development
Supervisory responsibilities
Ability to:
Build teams across departments
Communicate effectively and regularly
Manage public meetings and committees
Provide exceptional customer service, internally and externally
Required Experience and Education:
Minimum of five years of experience in local government
Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field (Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.)
Proven experience with Finance and budgeting
Preference is given to ICMA credentialed professionals.
Preference is given for experience in zoning, planning and economic development
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vehicle allowance
To apply please send a cover letter and resume, along with a salary history to: Lauber Municipal Law, Attn: Kelley Randol, HR Manager using email address krandol@laubermunicipal.com.
The City of Butler, Missouri, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Law Practice
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