Deputy City Manager
Are you seeking a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and shape the future of your community? The City of Champaign is seeking an experienced, community-focused leader to serve as its next Deputy City Manager.
Responsibilities of Position
The Deputy City Manager is part of a high-performing leadership team that provides direction to the talented and dedicated group of public servants who take care of our City. In collaboration with the City Manager, two Deputy City Managers help lead the City organization in executing the City Council’s vision for our community. We aspire to excellence because we know that members of our community rely upon us each and every day. Leading the team of dedicated professionals at the City is a great career opportunity for an innovative and experienced individual who is ready to take on new challenges and advance their career.
The Deputy City Manager provides oversight to assigned City departments; facilitates projects, programs, and initiatives involving a variety of complex and sensitive assessments of City operations and management; briefs elected officials, the City Manager, the Mayor/City Council, and the Executive Team on complex municipal and community issues; researches and develops recommendations on Citywide matters, pending legislation, and other administrative issues. The Deputy City Manager is expected to be a highly visible leader and actively engaged in the community and frequent work outside of regular business hours is required.
The selected candidate must personify the City’s values of Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, and Results. The candidate must also exhibit an appreciation for the diversity and culture of the City, reflecting a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their leadership of the City.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, public policy, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a comparably sized municipal, State, or Federal organization.
- A minimum of five years managerial or supervisory experience in a comparable sized municipal, State, or Federal organization.
- Experience working in multi-racial, multi-cultural urban communities with demonstrated success in serving a diverse population.
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, public policy.
- Completion of local government leadership training, including programs offered through the International City/County Management Association or similar programs offered by State or nonprofit organizations.
- Certification or certificate of completed training or professional development in racial or multicultural studies; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or similar area of study.
- Two or more years of leading municipal functions in a comparably sized organization at the level of department head, assistant/deputy manager or administrator, or chief operating officer.
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting annual salary: $155,576 - $210,031, DOQ.
- Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
- The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
- Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
To find more information on required experience, desired attributes and City priorities please view the Deputy City Manager Position Profile. To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to deputycitymanager@champaignil.gov and complete a set of supplemental questions by Sunday, February 16, 2025.
