The City of Hope seeks a confident and dedicated leader, passionate
for public service, with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to be its Assistant City Manager. The
Assistant City Manager will be responsible for: working with department heads; budget
preparation; project planning and coordination; HR duties; working closely with the City
Manager and performing other administrative duties assigned. Applicants should possess at
minimum a relevant bachelor’s degree, 10 years of work experience, a broad knowledge base,
leadership experience, good personal communication and writing skills, a service attitude, with
problem solving and multitasking abilities. Applications for this position will be received
through May 24 or until position is filled. Interested persons should email their resume with
cover letter to City Manager JR Wilson at [email protected]. Applicants will receive a
response email that their application was received. If applicant does not receive a response,
applicant should call 870-777-6701 to speak with City Manager JR Wilson. Starting salary range
is approximately $70,000 - $80,000. Benefits include: APERS retirement plan; employee health
insurance and 1/2 cost of family health insurance provided; sick time; vacation time; 12 paid
holidays; etc. A voluntary 457 plan is available. The City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.