Good afternoon,

The City of Sturgis has opened recruitment for the position of City Manager.

Briefly, the City Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City and is under the direction of the City Council. This position is primarily responsible for:

• exercising administrative supervision of the City through department heads and coordinating the operations of city department;
• assist Council with setting conditions for economic development through implementation of the City's comprehensive plan and Council direction,
• ensuring the development and execution of the City's budget, providing strategic financial advice to the Council and supporting the Finance Officer in ensuring the City's financial health,
• and, building the consensus within the community regarding Council goals.

This position serves as the top appointed executive in the City, responsible for carrying out the policies and programs determined by the elected City Council. The powers and duties of the City Manager are regulated by State law and are outlined in the City's job description for City Manager. This position ensures City government operations and functions effectively serve the needs of Sturgis residents, while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

• Master's Degree in Public Administration (or related educational field of study) (although experience in lieu of education may be considered)
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Management, Economics, Finance, or closely related field from an accredited university
• Minimum of ten (10) years progressive responsibility as a City Manager/Administrator or equivalent managerial position in an organization of comparable complexity
• Diverse exposure to managing all aspects of a full service city
• Proven track record of community outreach and consensus building, both internally and externally, with diverse stakeholder groups

Salary & Benefits: $130,000 to $150,000, depending on applicable, verifiable qualifications and experiences. Exempt position. Annual performance bonus (up to 3% annually). Full-time position, eligible for benefits.

Accepting applicants until position is filled. Submit a City employment application, résumé, detailed letter of interest and a list of references (minimum 3). For a complete job description or for an application, please go to www.sturgis-sd.gov/jobs.

For questions regarding this opportunity or if an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (605) 347-4422 extension 221 or Lkatzenstein@sturgisgov.com

Best regards,

Department of Human Resources
City of Sturgis
1040 Harley-Davidson Way
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4422, extension 221 (office)


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