Assistant City Manager

About the role

The City of Olathe, Kansas is seeking two Assistant City Managers to join its executive leadership team. These positions represent a unique opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a full-service, future-focused city organization known for excellence in public service, strong resident satisfaction, and a values-based culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the City Manager in the overall leadership, administration, and operational direction of the City.
• Serve as executive-level leaders and strategic partners in achieving the City's strategic and operational goals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and initiatives that support the City's vision and mission.
• Lead and manage complex municipal operations, strategic initiatives, and senior management teams.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration and alignment.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, or a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in local government management at a senior management or executive level.
• Experience leading complex municipal operations, strategic initiatives, executive-level projects, and senior management teams.
• Experience as a city manager, deputy city manager, assistant city manager, department director, or comparable executive-level local government leader.
• Professional credentialing or engagement through organizations such as ICMA, GFOA, APWA, or similar public sector associations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with financial management and budgeting.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with community members, elected officials, and business leaders.

Benefits

The City of Olathe offers an excellent benefits package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan contributions, and employer contributions to medical and dental benefits.

Pay

The hiring range for these positions is $215,000 to $250,000 annually.

Schedule

The City of Olathe operates under the Council-Manager form of government and does not specify a specific schedule for the Assistant City Managers.

Contact Information

To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Charlene Stevens, Vice President at 847-380-3240. Applications will be reviewed beginning on July 24, 2026.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is July 24, 2026.