City Administrator - City of Pacific, MO

City of Pacific, MO
Pacific, Missouri 63069 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 12, 2025
  • Salary: $120,000 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$150,000
  • Apply By: Jul 13, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Executive
  • Job Description

    Are you a collaborative and community-minded local government professional who can balance big-picture strategy with small-town values? If so, apply to be the City of Pacific’s next City Administrator! We’re looking for an exceptional servant leader who is:

    • An accessible and transparent communicator
    • Skilled in budgeting, capital project oversight, and HR management
    • Committed to enhancing city operations and community services

     

    Pacific, Missouri, is a scenic and historic small town located just 30 miles west of downtown St. Louis. With a population of 7,842 and nestled at the edge of the Ozark Mountains, Pacific offers the charm of a close-knit community alongside the convenience of access to a major metro area. The City operates under a fourth-class city administrator form of government. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term, and the Board of Aldermen consists of six members.

     

  • Job Requirements

    Subject to the direction and supervision of the Mayor and working at the legislative and policy direction of the board of aldermen, the City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the City and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the municipal government. The ideal candidate will be a strong generalist with experience in municipal management, budget development, and staff leadership.

     

    Required qualifications for this position include:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
    • Any equivalent combination of education, internship, and experience will be considered
    • Minimum five years of experience in municipal or county government administration

     

    Preferred qualifications include:

    • Experience with municipal utilities (water and sewer systems)
    • Grant writing experience

     

    The salary range for this position is $120,000 – $150,000 DOE/DOQ.

     

    Please apply online at: http://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment-employers/open-recruitments/pacific-mo-city-administrator

     

    For more information on this position, contact:

    Kevin Knutson, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

    KevinKnutson@GovernmentResource.com

    727-754-0407

  • Special Instructions

    Please apply online.

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