City Manager

City Manager Position

The City of Escanaba, Michigan—a vibrant community of 12,680 residents in the scenic Upper Peninsula—is seeking a dynamic and experienced City Manager to serve as its Chief Administrative Officer. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a 12-square-mile city with a $31 million operating budget, while shaping the future of a community that values innovation, collaboration, and quality of life. Our city operates under a Council‑Manager form of government, ensuring efficient administration and responsive leadership.

Escanaba proudly manages a variety of municipal utilities, including water, wastewater, and electric services, offering an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that directly impacts the community’s quality of life.

The City Manager will provide visionary leadership and oversee all city departments, agencies, and offices to ensure efficient, effective, and responsive municipal services.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating staff while organizing workloads and evaluating performance.
• Developing and implementing short- and long-term strategic plans to meet community goals.
• Gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to inform decisions and policy recommendations.
• Coordinating activities across departments and with external agencies to ensure seamless operations.
• Advising the City Council, making presentations to boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public.
• Driving economic development initiatives and cultivating partnerships with regional and community stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of knowledge, leadership, and vision to the role, including:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Political Science, Finance, or a related field, plus 5–10 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Broad understanding of municipal operations with strong communication, collaboration, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to integrate feedback, innovate, and lead initiatives that enhance city services.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A proactive approach to staying current with trends in local government management.

Nestled in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Escanaba offers a high quality of life, natural beauty, and a welcoming community. Residents enjoy access to recreation, cultural events, and a strong sense of community. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a city where leadership is valued and innovation is encouraged.

The City offers a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Application Period Is Now Open, With a. Applicants Should Submit a Resume, Application, And Letter Of Interest.

• Email: hr
• Mail:
  City of Escanaba, Attn:
  Human Resource Director, P.O. Box 948, Escanaba, MI

Please review the complete job description before applying anaba.org/hr. Additional community information is available anaba.org.

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