Assistant City Administrator

About the Role

The Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO) supports Kirkwood's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the daily administration of city government, providing research, analysis, and recommendations on complex organizational, personnel, and management issues.

The ACAO directs and supervises the City's Purchasing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Fleet, and Safety functions; serves as Acting CAO in the CAO's absence; and represents the City before Council-appointed boards and commissions regularly.

Our Culture

The City of Kirkwood is an historic and vibrant community with strong civic pride. Our team provides commitment to high-quality services and operational excellence with opportunities to innovate and make a lasting impact on the community. Kirkwood isn't just a city—it's a community with heart, history, and a bright future. We consider our team members our most important asset in providing residents with high-quality City services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, including three years of leadership experience.
• Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of public administration principles and local government organizational practices.
• Working knowledge of current personnel management principles, employee benefit programs, and pension plan administration.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with elected officials, board and commission members, department directors, employees, and residents.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze information, and present clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate programs and staff performance, and to supervise and develop the work of subordinate staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and transparently, both orally and in writing, including with the public and media.

Note

This job description is not intended to limit the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned for the effective operation of the department.