Are you ready for the opportunity to lead the team behind one of Chicagoland’s most desirable communities? The City of Wheaton is seeking a skilled City Manager who is ready to contribute to an outstanding community that residents are proud to call home.
The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer and administrative head of the City of Wheaton. This high-level position is responsible for the efficient administration and oversight of all municipal departments and services. The City Manager will plan, develop, implement, and manage city programs, policies, and services, ensuring compliance with city ordinances and statutes.
This role involves supervising municipal staff, managing budgets, and working closely with the City Council to advance city objectives. The City has a total of 270 employees and four labor unions. Wheaton’s 2024 total budget is approximately $130 million. Thanks to decades of fiscally responsible, forward-thinking leadership, the City of Wheaton boasts an “AAA” rating by Standard and Poors with a strong economy and outstanding budgetary performance. The City has received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for 23 consecutive years.
The ideal candidate:
- Demonstrates extensive knowledge of municipal management, accounting principles, budgeting, collective bargaining agreements, and Illinois municipal regulations.
- Shows strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships.
- Exemplifies leadership through engagement and accessibility, while empowering department heads to manage their teams, with a focus on ensuring accountability for performance standards and driving results.
- Has familiarity with pending legislation, city ordinances, grants and emergency response procedures.
- Demonstrates strong fiscal management, with a commitment to innovation and being proactive, while being responsive.
- Illustrates the ability to work collaboratively with key community partners, citizens and other community groups in order to achieve strategic goals.
- Has exceptional decision-making, problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and public relations skills.
- Demonstrates proficiency in budgeting, strategic planning, and personnel management.
- Has the ability to delegate effectively, analyze and solve complex problems, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Has experience working with labor unions.
- Exhibits capability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and engage in public speaking.
Education & Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Government Administration, City Planning, or a related field is required, along with at least eight years of municipal government management experience, including a minimum of five years in a supervisory capacity.
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