Think You Could Run the City of Olivette? Check the Job Description

With the departure of former City Manager Mike McDowell this month to take over as Wentzville's city manager, the city is on the hunt for a replacement.

Olivette's city clerk, since McDowell's departure.

The salary for the new city manager is expected to be between $85,000 and $105,000. Here's more about what the city is looking for in its next city manager, from the posting on the Olivette website:

"With 73 full-time employees and an annual budget of $11 million, Olivette is centrally located, 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

"We are looking for a responsible and creative leader with proven abilities in local government management. The successful candidate will possess a strong financial and administrative background, a demonstrated record in business, community and sustainable development, effective staff management and human resources experience, and a clear commitment to ethical governance and constituent service.

"The City Manager reports to a 5-member city council. Responsibilities will include administration of city government, supervision of all city departments, management of day-to-day operations, personnel and contracts, financial and budgetary, economic development, marketing and communications duties.

"Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field with a master’s degree preferred and at least 5 years of relevant experience."

The city will accept applications through April 12. The applications are going through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments. Application information is available on the city's website.