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Assistant Chief Administrative Officer

City of Kirkwood
Kirkwood, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

The Role:

The Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) supports Kirkwood's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the daily administration of city government, providing research, analysis, and recommendations on complex organizational, personnel, and management issues. Our ACAO directs and supervises the City's Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Fleet, and Safety functions; serving as Acting CAO in the CAO's absence; and representing the City before Council-appointed boards and commissions regularly.

Our Culture:

The City of Kirkwood is an historic and vibrant community with strong civic pride. Our team provides commitment to high-quality services and operational excellence with opportunities to innovate and make a lasting impact on the community.

Kirkwood isn't just a city-it's a community with heart, history, and a bright future. We consider our team members our most important asset in providing residents with high quality City services.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field and 10 years progressively responsible experience in public administration, including three years of leadership experience. A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field is preferred.

  • Thorough knowledge of public administration principles and local government organizational practices.
  • Working knowledge of current personnel management principles, employee benefit programs, and pension plan administration.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with elected officials, board and commission members, department directors, employees, and residents.
  • Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and present clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Ability to evaluate programs and staff performance, and to supervise and develop the work of subordinate staff.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and transparently, both orally and in writing, including with the public and media.




NOTE:

 

This Job Description is not intended to limit the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned for the effective operation of the department.

 

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.


THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

Salary : $136,000 - $150,000

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