OMNI is honored to be retained by the City of Riverside, Missouri in the recruitment of their next City Administrator. If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who values community partnership, embraces innovation, and maintains strong focus on achieving meaningful results, this could be the right fit for you.

The City of Riverside, Missouri, is a dynamic and forward-thinking community that lives their tagline of “upstream from ordinary.” Located in Platte County just north of downtown Kansas City and conveniently positioned between Interstates 29 & 635 near the Kansas City International Airport. Riverside spans approximately six square miles and is home to 4,700 residents, with a daytime population of 15,000 due to its growing industrial park, regional employment base, riverboat casino and Park Hill High School.

The City of Riverside currently employees 85 full-time and 20 part-time employees and has a FY26 budget of $56.8 million. They contract services for transit, sewage treatment, water production and ambulance.

Position Summary
The City of Riverside is seeking an experienced municipal executive to lead the organization as City Administrator and help guide the community into its next chapter of progress and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and principled leader to shape the future of a growing community while partnering closely with elected officials, staff, businesses, and residents. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, solution-oriented professional who leads with integrity, inspires confidence, and unites the organization around a shared vision of service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will bring a comprehensive understanding of municipal operations, finance, and governance, paired with strong political acumen and exceptional communication skills. A collaborative mentor and relationship-builder, the next City Administrator will foster a high-performance culture where employees are empowered to excel, resources are managed responsibly, and community trust is strengthened. This visible, engaged leader will embrace Riverside’s unique character, actively participate in the life of the community, and champion partnerships that support sustainable growth, economic vitality, and long-term success.

The hiring salary range for this position is $185,475.05 - $213,288.69, commensurate with qualifications and experience. A generous benefits program, including health, dental, life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave are provided and fringe benefit package. The city participates in the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (MOLAGERS) and offers two voluntary plans through Valic and ICMA-RC.

First application review will be May 8, 2026.

We appreciate your suggestions or referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.