City Administrator

The City of Credit River, MN (pop. 5,500) is accepting applications from qualified individuals to assume the role of our next City Administrator. As the Chief Administrative Officer of the City, the City Administrator provides leadership to the City staff and helps the City Council to define, establish and attain overall goals and objectives of local government. The City Administrator manages operations of the City and is responsible for supervising all city staff and consultants. This position is responsible for the management of all functions directly or indirectly through the department heads, prepares budgets and implements policies on behalf of the City, prepares agendas and executes assignments given by the City Council. The City Administrator is responsible for delivering quality service to citizens in compliance with all legislative, judicial, and administrative obligations.

Incomplete, faxed,or indirect applications through third party hiring sites will be discarded.

Minimum Qualifications

The job requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field and four or more progressively responsible years of related experience, or equivalent. Key characteristics are knowledge of government, knowledge of financial management in a government setting, leadership, interpersonal relationships and problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications

Additionally desired qualifications include master’s degree in business or public administration, experience in a full service municipal or government setting with public utilities. Knowledge of planning and zoning and economic development is desirable.

Salary Range: $116,000 to $145,000 - DOQ.

Visit our website

https://www.creditriver-mn.gov/our-city/employment

or call 952-440-5514 for an application packet or for further information. All responses shall be submitted to the Interim City Administrator not later than 4:30 p.m. on 2/19/25.

All responses must include the following four (4) items:

1. A cover letter

2. Résumé

3. Completed and signed job application, (attach additional sheets if necessary)

4. Separate page listing three professional references with full contact information.

All supplied materials to the City must be “single-sided” and only one full document is required. Incomplete, faxed,or indirect applications through third party hiring sites will be discarded.

Reply ONLY in the following methods:

VIA US MAIL: Eric Johnson, Interim City Administrator City of Credit River

18985 Meadow View Blvd

Prior Lake, MN 55372

OR

VIA EMAIL (PDF DOCS ONLY) Attn: Eric Johnson, Interim City Administrator

cityadmin@creditriver-mn.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $116,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $116,000 - $145,000