Located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 40, U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 70 in Northwest Kansas, the City of Oakley welcomes travelers to a variety of attractions and entertainment. Oakley is located in the northeast corner of Logan County and also extends into Gove and Thomas Counties, making it one of the few cities in Kansas encompassing multiple counties.

Oakley has a population of around 2.000 residents and is known for the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Fick Fossil Museum, and its proximity to Monument Rocks and Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park.

POSTION OVERVIEW

The City Administrator serves as the chief executive officer, while overseeing all city departments, and manages the city’s budget and personnel, and short- and long-term planning of the City of Oakley, while under the direction of the Mayor and City Council. This position requires excellent communication, organizational, managerial, supervisory, and public relation skills, while fostering effective relationships with staff, residents, businesses, and state partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Provide leadership and direction for all municipal departments

Responsible for the city’s financial management, and budget preparation

Support and advise the Mayor and City Council with policy development and implementation.

Oversee economic development efforts and infrastructure development

Work effectively with residents, local organizations, and businesses to promote a high standard of customer service.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required, and a College Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered instead of a degree.

3-5 years of local government experience is preferred.

A thorough knowledge of Public Administration, management, budgeting, city ordinances, and a working knowledge of computers is required.

Strong oral and written communications and intrapersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build consensus and work collaboratively.

Commitment to community engagement.

COMPENSATION

Competitive Benefits: Salary $80,000.00+  DOQ

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, resume, three work-related references, to oakleyca@cityofoakley.org (mail to: oakleyca@cityofoakley.org) If confidentiality is requested, please note it in the application materials. The position will remain open until it is filled. Application Review will begin October 27, 2025. EOE