City Manager
Required qualifications include
- Master’s degree in public administration, political science, urban planning, business administration, or a related field
- 10+ years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal government or public sector management
- 5–6 years of administrative or supervisory experience at the senior managerial or executive leadership level (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Valid driver’s license upon hire
- Must reside within Lenexa’s City limits within six months of employment
- Relevant professional certifications and ongoing engagement in professional conferences and continuing education in local government trends and best practices.
Are you an accomplished local government executive who combines collaborative leadership, strategic growth, and a commitment to exceptional public service? If so, the City of Lenexa, Kansas invites you to apply to become its next City Manager! We’re seeking a proven servant leader who is:
- A trusted, visible partner to the Governing Body, city staff, and the community
- A forward-thinking, apolitical problem-solver committed to Lenexa’s continued success
- An exceptional communicator who builds consensus and inspires confidence
- Above all, the ideal candidate is a commonsense problem solver, who sees the big picture and is willing to make difficult decisions for the betterment of Lenexa as a whole.
Part of the 2-million-plus residents in the Kansas City metropolitan area, Lenexa, Kansas has built a national reputation for pairing historic charm with visionary planning. The City of Lenexa is guided by “The Lenexa Way” — a shared commitment to superior quality services, prudent financial management, strategic community investment, extraordinary community pride, inclusive community building, responsible economic development, sustainable policies and practices, and a values-based organizational culture.
Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the City Manager serves as the City’s chief executive officer, leading a team of more than 900 dedicated professionals and overseeing a $275.2 million budget in support of the Governing Body’s vision, policies, and goals. The successful candidate will provide executive leadership for:
- Citywide budget development, fiscal oversight, and long-range financial planning
- Recruitment, development, and management of a high-performing, service-oriented workforce
- Implementation of Governing Body policy, strategic plans, and community priorities
- Council, media, and intergovernmental relations, including monitoring of state and federal legislative issues