Help Wanted: Crestwood's Mayor Shops Around Top Staff Job

New Crestwood Mayor Jeff Schlink moved ahead in posting a job description to hire a new city administrator—the top staff job in city government—after Jim Eckrich back as Public Services Director, and got it.

Eckrich said: "It is best for everybody" on his way out the door as top administrator when won the election for mayor over incumbent Roy Robinson April 5 by a nearly 2 -1 margin.

Schlink pledged to oversee a heightened degree of civility and transparency for Crestwood city government during the campaign for mayor. For instance, note the final bullet point in the job description.

While this job posting lists no specifics on salary, Eckrich made over $100,000 a year and was provided with a car as city administrator.

The following is verbatim from the city's website:

"City Administrator for the City of Crestwood

Position Summary: The City Administrator is responsible to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the general administration of city business. The City Administrator supervises all city departments; creates yearly general budgets, including a 5-year capital improvement replacement program and a personnel needs program; provides financial and administrative reports to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; oversees the implementation of legislation passed by the Board of Aldermen; administers personnel, including the creation of pay plans and enforcement of the city’s civil services rules; makes recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to ensure the successful operation of city business.

Requirements:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in financial planning and budgeting 
• Experience in negotiating, preferably in field of commercial development and vendor contracts 
• Knowledge and understanding of tax abatement options and issues
• Experience managing personnel
• Grant-writing experience preferred but not essential
• Experience complying with rules and regulations
• Ability to be discreet/handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press/media

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to Mayor Jeff Schlink, City of Crestwood, 1 Detjen Dr., Crestwood, MO 63126.

Salary commensurate with experience, government experience not required. Open until filled."