Cape Girardeau, MO, population 35,349, is seeking to replace our retiring City Manager. Ideally located on the Mississippi River and I-55, & home to Southeast Missouri State University, we are a regional education, retail, and healthcare hub with a daytime population exceeding 100,000. A Council/Manager government with the Mayor elected at large and six Council members elected from wards, our city has a $42.5 M operating budget with 384 F/T employees a $6.5 M capital projects budget, and an S&P bond rating of “A+.”Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
The ideal candidate will lead our full-service organization including public works, parks & recreation, fire, police, administrative services, airport, and development services, and will have demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic planning, problem solving, finance, decision making, public relations/communications, fostering active community involvement, and downtown revitalization Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
An MPA/MBA and 5-10 years City Manager or Assistant City Manager or President/CEO experiences with a city/company of similar size, complexity and financial strength preferred. We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
