The City of Topeka is seeking a community-minded leader to serve on its senior executive management team as its Deputy City Manager. This is a highly visible position that will assist the City Manager with all facets of the City's management and will have direct responsibility for the City's Public Safety Departments, which include Fire, Municipal Court, Emergency Management and Police.

What you’ll do:

Assist the City Manager in developing, preparing and administering policy, direction and budgets.
Plan, organize, and direct the functions of assigned public safety departments.
Serve as the Acting City Manager in the absence of the City Manager.
Assist in emergency operations and incident management activities as assigned.

The ideal candidate:

Is a collaborative leader and team player.
Has the ability to analyze complex problems and make sound recommendations.
Is an innovative and strategic thinker.
Is highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Minimum qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration or a related field is required.
Master’s degree and City Manager designation through ICMA (International City Manager Association) is preferred.
Must have a minimum of seven years broad governmental experience in various aspects of municipal operations or equivalent level experience.
Must have a minimum of four years of supervisory experience of upper management staff.

Annual Entry Salary: Up to $225,000 DOQ