Macon, Missouri (est. pop. 5,500) is centrally located approximately 150 miles northeast of Kansas City and northwest of St. Louis. Nestled amidst captivating woods, choice farmland, and spectacular lakes, Macon is a quiet but active and progressive city built on traditional family values. Macon offers abundant recreational opportunities, including an extensive park system, sports facilities, and cultural events throughout the year.

Reporting to the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator is responsible for the administration of all affairs of the municipality, recommending measures that are expedient and necessary to the Council, and the preparation, presentation, and management of the city’s annual budget, which is just over $4M in FY2024. The City Administrator will need to be adept at engaging with elected officials, staff, and citizens with diverse needs and expectations, and committed to community involvement, ensuring accessibility, respect, and responsiveness to citizens and elected officials while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The starting salary for this position will be $85,500 - $105,500. The city offers a comprehensive benefits package to include health, vision, and dental insurance; basic life and accidental death insurance; long term disability insurance; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation; personal leave; and participation in the LAGERS Retirement Plan. Residency is required. The city offers relocation expenses reimbursement up to $5,000.

This position requires a High School diploma/GED, along with five to seven years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including supervisory experience. An advanced degree from an accredited university or college with major coursework in business, accounting, finance, public, or municipal administration is preferred. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience in related fields, where public administration, public relations, and financial management are key elements, will be considered.

This position is open until filled; however, first review of resumes occurs on Monday, June 10, 2024. 

For more information, please email Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or call 816-868-7042.