For a city with a median salary below $60,000 a year, it may shock you to learn that there are city jobs that pay over $100,000 a year.

One of those high-paying jobs is currently vacant and accepting applications.

The city of Great Falls is looking for a Deputy City Manager to assist in coordinating departments and divisions and work under the city manager.

Remember that this job will likely have a ridiculous amount of stress and headaches.

Do you know what it takes to be the Deputy City Manager of Great Falls, Montana?

Managing the Administrative Services Department: You will work closely with all aspects of the city of Great Falls, including working with the Animal Shelter, City Clerk’s Office, Communications, Neighborhood Councils, and Mansfield Events divisions.
Policy: Ensure policies are executed effectively across all departments.
Operational: Review administrative matters and recommend improvements.
Budget: Assist with developing the city’s annual and capital operating budgets.
Public: Represent the city at commission, board, and community meetings, communicating essential information and ensuring that the city's philosophy is represented appropriately.
Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations: Assist with managing collective bargaining and labor relations and handling grievance processes.
Acting City Manager: In the City Manager's absence, the Deputy City Manager assumes the role to ensure the smooth functioning of the city's operations.
Educational Background: Equivalent to a master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional Experience: At least five years of experience as a city department head or in a similar managerial position focusing on municipal budgeting and program management. Project management experience or certification is preferred.