City Manager

City of Cameron, MO
Cameron, Missouri 64429 United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 24, 2025
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: May 26, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    Are you an engaged, community-focused, and innovative leader who can oversee all city operations and foster strategic growth? If so, apply to be the City of Cameron’s next City Manager! We’re looking for an exceptional, hands-on administrator who is:

    • An excellent communicator and public servant
    • Skilled in strategic and fiscal management
    • Passionate about economic development and community building

     

    Cameron, Missouri, is a thriving third-class city known for its welcoming small-town atmosphere, strategic location, and commitment to sustainable growth. Home to over 8,300 residents, Cameron sits at the crossroads of I-35 and U.S. 36, providing easy access to Kansas City and St. Joseph.

     

    Cameron operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The Administration Department oversees the overall governance, financial stewardship, and operations of the City. The ideal candidate for City Manager will be a compassionate and technically proficient leader with strong managerial instincts. They will demonstrate transparency, a “can-do” attitude, and creative problem-solving skills. Experience in economic development, strategic planning, and mentoring staff is key. The next City Manager will be an effective communicator, willing to meet regularly with the Council and engage actively with the community.

     

    Required qualifications include:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
    • Six (6) to ten (10) years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with equivalent experience
    • Five (5) years in city management with utility management experience
    • Residency within the city limits

     

    Preferred qualifications include:

    • Master’s degree
    • Ten (10) or more years of municipal management experience
    • ICMA Credentialed Manager

     

    The salary range for this position is $108,000 - $150,000 DOE/DOQ.

    Please apply online.

    For more information, contact:

    Larry Gilley, Senior Vice President

    LarryGilley@governmentresource.com | 325-660-4208

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