City Manager - CITY OF ST JOSEPH : Job Details

CITY MANAGER

2022

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for the overall supervision and administration of the governmental activities of the City of Hudson. Responsible for the effective and efficient administration of all city departments to carry out the objectives and policies established by the City Council and the Charter of the City of Hudson. Assumes responsibility for all fiscal, regulatory, and legal activities of the city, its departments, and employees, and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The City Manager serves at the pleasure and under the direction of the City Council.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision is exercised over all city department heads and employees.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following: (These examples do not include all the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform).

-Attend meetings of the City Council and other boards and commissions as directed by the City Council or charter.

-Supervise the day-to-day activities of all departments of the city.

-Appoint, with council approval, all department heads for departments not specified by charter or ordinance.

-Ensure the fiscal integrity of the city through the establishment and maintenance of sound financial records, policies, and programs.

-Prepare reports, policies, and recommendations for the council to keep them aware of the activities and needs of the community.

-Prepare and monitor, with council approval, an annual operating and capital improvement budget.

-Participate and represent the city in community, state and national activities as required.

-Review complaints and departmental activities with citizens and representatives of organizations.

-Evaluate work performance of departmental personnel and make recommendations for personnel actions.

-Carry on activities in the development of good public relations. Be available for 24-hour call out in emergency situations.

-Maintain and improve professional capabilities by attending training seminars, schools etc.

-Ensure that all laws and ordinances are enforced.

-Perform related work as required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

-City Charter, Section 4.9. City Manager shall be selected based on their executive and

administrative qualifications with special reference to their training and experience in

municipal administration.

-Combination of education and experience to effectively manage the City of Hudson.

-Ability and knowledge of public administration and the operation, practices, and procedures of

of government agencies.

- Considerable knowledge of personnel administration and labor negotiations.

-Ability to prepare accurate written records and reports.

-Ability to train and supervise other employees.

-Ability to plan, coordinate, assign, and supervise the work of a group of subordinates engaged in a variety of activities.

-Ability to effectively present information on organizational activities.

-Ability to work effectively with other officials, employees, and the general public.

-Initiative and resourcefulness in handling problem situations.

-An employee in this position, upon assignment, should have the equivalent of the following training and experience:

-Experience in organizational and personnel administration and related work.

-Experience in financial management.

-Several years of responsible supervisory experience, preferably in municipal government.

-Valid Michigan Driver's License.

The City of Hudson is seeking a City Manager

The City of Hudson, Michigan, established in 1833 and incorporated in 1893, is located along the western boundary of Lenawee County, in south-central Michigan in the heart of the tri-state area of Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. The city is rich in railroad and manufacturing history and continues to be a viable small city for family, business, education, employment and recreation.

The city has a Council-Manager form of government. The workforce consists of 16 full-time employees and several part-time workers. The city provides Water and Sewer, Refuse, Public Works, Police, Fire, and Advanced Life Support services to the 2,416 residents and businesses. The FY 25-26 budget is $6,591,497. General fund portion of the budget is $2,226,999.

Qualifications & Experience

Th City Charter, Section 4.9 states that the City Manager shall be selected based on their executive and administrative qualifications with special reference to their training and experience in municipal administration.

Significant consideration of a candidate will be based on:

The knowledge of public administration and practices.

Knowledge of personnel and labor negotiations.

Prepare accurately written records and reports.

Initiative and resourcefulness with problem solving.

Experience in municipal financial management.

Accessibility and approachability to effectively work well with other officials, Department Heads, employees and the public. Good people skills are a required characteristic.

Degree in business or public administration preferred but not required.

Salary & Benefits

The City of Hudson Salary for the position is $90,000-$110,000, negotiable upon qualifications and experience and if selected, six (6) month performance evaluation.

The city offers Medical, Dental, Optical, Health Savings Account (H.S.A.), and life Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, paid birthday and longevity pay. 401/457 retirement plans. 6% contribution by the city to the 401 plan. City vehicle use.

Application & Resume

Application and resume are due by 5pm on September 15, 2025. Applicants will be required to sign a reference check consent form and subject to a criminal background check.

A new Manager is to be appointed and working prior to January 16, 2026.