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A safe and beautiful community of about 34,000 residents situated just 10 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, the City of Leawood is known for its nationally ranked schools, thriving businesses, and eclectic public art collection. One of the most desirable suburbs in the region — and recently named a Top 20 Best Small City in America — Leawood stretches along the edge of the Kansas-Missouri state line in Johnson County, bordered by Overland Park, Prairie Village, and Kansas City itself. Its compact size of roughly 15 square miles packs a lot of punch: walkable, mixed-use communities, more than 50 restaurants, and brand-name or boutique shopping to please every taste. 

Leawood operates under a mayor/council form of government, with a separately elected mayor and eight council members. The governing body is responsible for appointing a City Administrator, developing policies and direction for the organization, and approving an approximately $75.4 million annual operating budget.

Responsible for the overall operation of City programs, strategic planning, and special projects with citywide impact, the City Administration department manages the financial and operational aspects of the City and analyzes existing procedures to improve effectiveness. Its staff provides strong leadership to achieve adopted goals and objectives, ensures efficient access to City documents, and encourages citizen participation. Under the mayor’s and City Council’s direction, the City Administrator assists in managing all City affairs, coordinating and supervising daily operations to ensure the organization’s priorities and actions align with City Council’s vision and goals.

The City of Leawood is seeking a passionate and dedicated servant-leader eager to bring their skills and political savvy to a community set on growing with distinction. This position requires a master’s degree in public administration, business management, or a related field from an accredited college or university and a history of successful executive management in local government. The selected candidate must complete their National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements within one year of their hire date. They will also need a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

The City of Leawood is offering a salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 for this position based on experience and qualifications.

Please apply online.

For more information on this position, contact:
Lissa Barker, Senior Vice President
LissaBarker@governmentresource.com
817-266-0647

About City of Leawood, KS

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