City Administrator - Woodbury, Minnesota

Salary : $220,000.00 - $260,000.00 Annually

Location : Woodbury, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 00288

Job Classification : City / Town / Village Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Job Description

First review of applications will occur on Monday, April 7, 2025.

The City of Woodbury, Minnesota is a thriving, dynamic community located just eight miles east of Saint Paul, offering the perfect blend of urban accessibility and suburban charm. As Minnesota's eighth-largest City and one of its fastest-growing, Woodbury is home to nearly 80,000 residents and serves as the economic hub of the East Metro.

The City is seeking a City Administrator to oversee all municipal operations and ensure the effective delivery of City services. Reporting to the City Council, this position provides strategic leadership, advises on public policy, and directs financial and administrative functions to promote efficiency, transparency, and long-term fiscal health. This role requires a forward-thinking leader committed to collaboration, innovation, and maintaining the City's reputation for excellence in governance and service delivery.

Click here to view the recruitment brochure .

Key responsibilities of the position include :

• Providing professional guidance to the City Council in policy development, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the City and ensuring that policies and laws are effectively implemented.
• Supervising department heads and fostering a high performing, engaged workforce.
• Developing and administering the annual budget and capital improvement plan with a focus on fiscal responsibility.
• Promoting transparency, accountability, and ethical governance in all City operations.
• Cultivating partnerships with regional agencies, community organizations, and business leaders.
• Anticipating future community needs and developing long-term strategies to maintain and enhance City services.
• Representing the City in negotiations, public meetings, and intergovernmental discussions.
• Ensuring open and effective communication with the City Council, staff, and residents.
• Assuming other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated by the City Council.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary range for this position will be $220,000 - $260,000, depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. The City provides a competitive wage and benefits compensation package to include employer provision and participation to group medical, dental and life insurance; employee assistance services; short-term and long-term disability insurance; as well as multiple voluntary benefits. All employees working thirty (30) hours or more per week (average) and their dependents are eligible for insurance benefits on the first of the month following date of hire. Eligible dependents include legal spouse and dependent children, up to age 26 for medical and dental insurance. Click here to view the full benefits package. The City Administrator is not required to reside within the City of Woodbury. Relocation cost reimbursement will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Desired Qualifications

This position requires a master's degree in public administration or a related field, along with ten (10) years of experience as a City Administrator or Manager, or as an Assistant Administrator or Manager in a similarly sized City. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of municipal governance, public administration, and organizational leadership, with a proven track record of managing complex City operations, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic initiatives.

Special Instructions

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than Monday, April 7, 2025. For more information, please email Art.Davis@bakertilly.com or call 816-868-7042.

For more information about the City of Woodbury, please visit : https : / / www.woodburymn.gov / .

The City of Woodbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and is committed to a diverse workforce

Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.

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Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?

Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?

Are you currently designated as an ICMA-Credentialed Manager?

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Salary : $220,000 - $260,000