City Manager

Salina, Kansas is a progressive city with a growing population of just under 50,000.  The City
offers a safe, accessible, and connected community with a comfortable lifestyle for families and
young professionals alike.  The downtown area is the heart of Salina and is changing fast in
support of its vibrant and growing community.  Residents enjoy a low cost of living and access to
quality healthcare.  Kiplinger recently names Salina as the 9th cheapest place to live in America
with populations under 50,000.  Located in the middle of the state, Salina is a community with
historic roots.  Residents of Salina enjoy a big city lifestyle with all the perks and hometown
feeling of a small community.

The Office of the City Manager is the office of the chief executive of the city government.  The
City Manager is appointed by the City Commission for an indefinite term and serves as the City's
Chief Executive and Administrative Officer.  The departments that report directly to the City
Manager are Arts & Humanities, Finance, Computer Technology, Community & Development
Services, Fire, Human Resources, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Works,
and Utilities.  This position oversees more than 500 full-time employees, 350 seasonal positions
and an annual budget of $151M. The community has a history of stable and long-serving city
managers and a governing body with a culture that fully supports the Commission-Manager form
of government. This position also works closely with community partners and is highly visible at
community events.

Please see the recruitment brochure at www.governmentpros.com for more information about
this charming community and to see application instructions for the position.
For additional information or questions about this position, please reach out to Chris Lowe, GPS
Partner, at clowe@governmentpros.com or (785) 766-9104.