Assistant City Manager

The City of Topeka is seeking a talented individual for the position of Assistant City Manager. Topeka is the capital city of Kansas and home to Washburn University. The city is experiencing an exciting operational and economic revitalization, from nationally recognized open data efforts to a downtown redevelopment project. Topeka has a population of 127,000, employs 1,200, and has an annual operating budget of $270M.

Under direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager (ACM) is an exempt position assisting in the planning, directing, management and review of the activities and operations of the city. Performs high level administrative work in analyzing, controlling, recommending and supervising the implementation of policy concerning managerial, operational, and financial matters as assigned. Coordinates city services and activities among city departments and with outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in public administration or related field; have five years demonstrated experience and progressive responsibility in public administration, including supervisory responsibility; possess extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management; public policy development; community relations; governmental finance and budgeting; public planning; and project management. Hiring range up to $109,690 depending on qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Administration or related graduate degree. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in government or business management, including five (5) years of administrative and supervisor responsibility.