City Manager

Russell, Kansas (pop. 4,497; $20 million budget; 77 FT employees), located on I-70 near beautiful Wilson Lake in central Kansas, is a tight-knit community known for its high quality of life. Russell's strong economy is anchored by agricultural and manufacturing industries, and benefits from being situated within one of the state's leading oil producing regions. The City has many cultural and historical attractions, including Deines Cultural Center, Fossil Station Museum, and the recently-restored Dream Theatre. Russell is a full-service city with its own electric utility, and operates under a council-manager form of government. The City maintains a municipal airport, golf course, and over 160 acres of parks. For a full description of the community, visit http://www.russellcity.org/.

A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration or a related field is preferred, along with at least 5 years of local government experience. The ideal candidate will have proven management and budgetary skills, while having demonstrated sound judgment and professionalism. Russell is seeking a responsible leader who will communicate openly with the council, city staff, and residents to set goals for city programs and develop ideas to improve the community.

Competitive benefits, Salary $80,000-85,000 DOQ. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three work-related references to [email protected] or LEAPS-Russell, 300 SW 8th, Topeka, KS, 66603. If confidentiality is requested, please state in application materials. Position will remain open until filled. Resume review begins December 03, 2012. EOE.