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University City MO Deputy City Manager Support Services MGT (formerly GovHR)
Deputy City Manager Support Services University City MO (pop. 35172). A beautiful and historic innerring suburb of St. Louis adjacent to the renowned Washington University in St. Louis University City is a unique urban community with a strong mix of cultural ethnic social and economic diversity. Incorporated in 1906 University City was established with a vision of being a city of culture and fine homes. In University City citizens boast availability to urbanstyle services and easy accessibility to the Greater St. Louiss recreational and cultural activities.
The City seeks an approachable teamplaying professional with strong broad generalist skills with ideally an emphasis in human resource management. The Deputy City Manager (DCM) Support Services will manage an array of responsibilities and possess the desire to work in and shape a dynamic organization. The position oversees the Human Resources Department and several divisions including IT Facilities and Communications services.
University City is a fullservice city providing a range of services including police fire/EMS public works engineering community development and parks recreation & forestry. Water and sanitary sewer utilities are provided by other agencies. The City has a fulltime staff of 270 employees and 22 parttime employees and an overall budget of $52 million.
The ideal candidate is an innovative collaborative thinker and ready to be an integral member of the management team. The DCM Support Services is responsible for leading work areas of about 12 fulltime employees as well as managing budgets of about $3.0 million. The DCM Support Services can expect to have a significant role in developing the Citys overall budget. The position reports to the City Manager.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an energetic ethical and experienced leader with strong technical and interpersonal skills;
- Have a record of problem solving decisiveness and approachability;
- Be a clear concise and open communicator and a good listener;
- Have welldeveloped skills in effective service delivery and creative problem solving; and
- Have a passion for public service.
Candidates should also have:
- A masters degree in business or public administration or closely related field an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered;
- Five seven years of local government experience;
- Supervisory budget strategic planning and project management experience; and
- Management abilities fortified with the skill to conceptualize and put into action the communitys and the organizations big picture as well as the skill and ease to wear many hats.
The starting salary range is $112700 $139500 (midpoint) / DOQ plus excellent benefits. Candidates should apply by May 7 2025. Send a resume cover letter and contact information for five workrelated references to the attention of Lee Szymborski Senior Consultant MGT Northfield IL. Tel:X 103. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Manager