Management Analyst- Rail/Transit

Cape Girardeau, MO, population 35,349, is seeking to replace our retiring City Manager. Ideally located on the Mississippi River and I-55, & home to Southeast Missouri State University, we are a regional education, retail, and healthcare hub with a daytime population exceeding 100,000. A Council/Manager government with the Mayor elected at large and six Council members elected from wards, our city has a $42.5 M operating budget with 384 F/T employees a $6.5 M capital projects budget, and an S&P bond rating of “A+.”

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

The ideal candidate will lead our full-service organization including public works, parks & recreation, fire, police, administrative services, airport, and development services, and will have demonstrated skills in leadership, strategic planning, problem solving, finance, decision making, public relations/communications, fostering active community involvement, and downtown revitalization

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements An MPA/MBA and 5-10 years City Manager or Assistant City Manager or President/CEO experiences with a city/company of similar size, complexity and financial strength preferred.

Supplemental information

Submit resume, cover letter with current compensation package, and five professional references to Human Resources Manager, 401 Independence, Cape Girardeau MO 63703 by March 20, 2009. www.cityofcapegirardeau.org.

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience.