City Manager - McAlester

Listing Title:
City Manager 

Listing Description
The City of McAlester operates under a Charter and is a Council-Manager form of government. The essential functions of this position are to serve as the administrative head of the City government, providing direction and general management for the operation of each department, and to perform duties as delegated by actions of the City Council.

PRIMARY DUTIES: 
Appoint, and when necessary for the good of the service, suspend or remove City employees; appoint administrative officers provided for under the Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, or personnel rules adopted pursuant to the Charter.

Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, divisions, and other organizational units of the City, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by law. 

Attend all City Council meetings unless specifically excused by the presiding Council member. 

See that all laws, provisions of the Charter and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by officers subject to the City Manager’s direction and supervision, are faithfully executed. 

Prepare and submit the annual and capital program to the City Council, and implement the final budget approved by the City Council to achieve the goals of the City. 

Submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year; keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City. 

Make recommendations to City Council concerning the affairs of the City and facilitate the work of developing policy, while promoting partnerships among Council, staff and citizens and building a sense of community.

Perform such other duties specified in the Charter, or that may be required by City Council and are consistent with the Charter, state, or federal law. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's Degree with a concentration in Public Administration or a related discipline, and two years of experience in an appointed managerial or administrative position in local government; or a Bachelor's Degree and five years of such experience.

Position is open until filled.
Salary will commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: Wendy.knight@cityofmcalester.com

(Job) Location:
McAlester, OK 

Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://www.cityofmcalester.com

Contact Information -

Company/Municipality Name:
City of McAlester 

Street Address
28 E. Washington Ave 

City
McAlester 

State
Oklahoma 

Zip Code
74501 

Phone Number
918-423-9300 

Contact Job Title:
Human Resources Director 

First Name
Wendy 

Last Name
Knight 

Email Address
Wendy.knight@cityofmcalester.com

Listing Expiration Date:
04/30/2026