Assistant City Manager
City of Maryville, MO
Located in the heart of northwest Missouri, Maryville offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Home to a vibrant downtown, strong local economy, excellent schools, and the nationally recognized Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville provides a welcoming community with abundant recreational amenities, cultural events, and family-friendly activities. Residents enjoy short commutes, affordable living, safe neighborhoods, and the charm of a close-knit community where relationships matter and leaders can make a visible impact every day.
Join the leadership team at the City of Maryville and help shape the future of a thriving, progressive community that values innovation, collaboration, and exceptional public service. The Assistant City Manager plays a key role in advancing strategic initiatives, supporting daily operations, and enhancing the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who is passionate about local government, committed to community engagement, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a city that combines small-town charm with big opportunities.
Description: Under the supervision of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager is an exempt position that performs substantive and highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager in the development, implementation and administration of City programs and operations. Plans and coordinates a variety of complex projects, assists the City Manager in providing the community with a broad range of public services, and may provide and/or exercise functional supervision over Departmental Directors, management staff and employees of the City. Assists the City Manager in providing highly complex staff assistance to the Mayor and City Council, conducts studies, and prepares reports on various City management problems and functional activities as directed. Performs project management and budget development for special projects.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred-Master's degree or equivalent from college or university; and six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Why Maryville: Join a supportive team in a community known for innovation, collaboration, and growth. Maryville offers a balanced work environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.
Salary: $88,086 — $119,184 DOQ with full benefits