Grandview, Missouri, is situated in the southernmost portion of Jackson County, about 15 miles south of Kansas City. The City covers approximately 14 square miles and has a population of 26,270. The City has a Mayor and a Board of Alderman consisting of six members. A professional City Administrator serves as the chief administrative assistant to the Mayor and oversees the administration and management of government business, offices, and employees.

The City is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and effective municipal city management professional to be its next City Administrator. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong customer service focus and commitment to the community. The chosen candidate will optimize the City’s development opportunities and guide it on the path to sustainable growth. Economic development and municipal finance skills are needed to ensure development opportunities are sought and implemented using fiscally responsible processes and procedures that make the best use of the City’s resources. 

The selected candidate must hold a master’s degree in public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university and must have at least five years of city management experience, either as a city manager/administrator or assistant manager/administrator in a larger city. The City will consider significant management experience at a director level in a comparable city. ICMA credentialing is a plus. Residency in the City is preferred but not a requirement for this position. The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000, depending on education and experience.