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Deputy City Manager – Support Services – University City, MO (pop. 35,172). A beautiful and historic inner-ring 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 urban-style services and easy accessibility to the Greater St. Louis’s recreational and cultural activities.
The City seeks an approachable, team-playing 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 full-service 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 full-time staff of 270 employees and 22 part-time 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 full-time 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 City’s 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 well-developed skills in effective service delivery and creative problem solving; and
- Have a passion for public service.
Candidates should also have:
- A master’s degree in business or public administration, or closely related field;
- 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 community’s, and the organization’s, “big picture” as well as the skill and ease to “wear many hats.”
The starting salary range is $112,700 – $139,500 (midpoint) +/- DOQ, plus excellent benefits. Candidates should apply by May 7, 2025. Send a resume, cover letter and contact information for five work-related references to the attention of Lee Szymborski, Senior Consultant, MGT, Northfield, IL. Tel: 847-380-3240 X 103. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline: May 7, 2025
Posted: 2025-03-28