Employment Opportunity - City Manager

The City of Mascoutah, Illinois (pop. 8,568) is seeking a proven leader with a record of accomplishment. The City’s annual budget is $29.9 million with 65+ employees.  Mascoutah is a proud and diverse City, with a historic downtown and a broad range of housing; active volunteer community; outstanding parks and highly rated schools; growing commercial, cultural and entertainment corridor/district; significant infrastructure projects in place; great Southern Illinois location bordering Scott Air Force Base and MidAmerica Airport; located 23 miles east of St Louis, MO.

 

Experience/Education:  Position requires 5+ years of progressively responsible management experience; city/town management experience highly desired; utility management (electric, water, and sewer) highly desired; success in commercial economic development and down town revitalization highly desired; must have BA/BS, highly desire MBA/MPA; city residency required within 12 months of hire.  Credentialed Manager (ICMA) desired.

 

Skills Desired:  Collaborative and dynamic leader experienced in commercial economic development in a diverse community.  Able to work closely with the City Council to plan and execute budgeting, long and short term planning and economic development for the City.  Must be a consensus builder, able to solicit and use community involvement to develop plans.  Candidate must have excellent interpersonal communication skills to work with the council, staff, community and organizations which represent the business and population base.

 

Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications (IMRF pension, excellent benefits).

 

Submit resume, work related references and salary history to: City of Mascoutah, Attn: City Clerk – City Manager Search Committee, 3 W. Main St., Mascoutah, IL 62258 or by email to khaas@mascoutah.com by September 15, 2018.  See below for full job description.  EOE