Royal Oak Accepting Applications for City Manager Position

Royal Oak is accepting functions for the place of Metropolis Supervisor

(Oakland County Instances, February 4, 2026)

Royal Oak, MI- Royal Oak is accepting functions for his or her subsequent Metropolis Supervisor.

In response to the vacancy:

“Royal Oak, Michigan (inhabitants 58,211) is a dynamic and vibrant group that gives the facilities of a bigger metropolis whereas sustaining the character and accessibility of a tight-knit metropolis. Based in 1921, town spans 4.5 sq. miles and is thought for robust neighborhoods, award-winning colleges and a thriving enterprise, cultural and leisure surroundings.

“Royal Oak operates underneath the council supervisor type of authorities. The Metropolis Fee consists of six commissioners and a mayor elected at-large in odd-numbered years (most not too long ago in November 2025) by nonpartisan vote. The Metropolis Supervisor, appointed by the fee, serves as town’s chief administrative officer and is chargeable for the planning, coordination, course and execution of all municipal operations. The town workers contains roughly 360 full-time workers, represented by 9 work models, and 150 to 200 part-time workers. Royal Oak’s total complete fund finances is roughly $275 million. The town maintains a secure monetary place, together with well-funded pension and OPEB obligations.

“Royal Oak is dedicated to its council supervisor type of authorities. Whereas town has skilled current management transitions, it additionally has a historical past formed by a long-serving metropolis supervisor and is searching for its subsequent supervisor with the aim of constructing a secure, profitable and long-lasting partnership with the governing physique, workers and group.

“The profitable candidate can have demonstrated management in municipal operations, with an emphasis on customer support, teamwork and collaboration. The place can be chargeable for operations throughout all departments, promote open communication and dialogue, promote organizational alignment and foster collaboration each internally and externally.

“The Metropolis Supervisor should have the ability to work successfully with a extremely dedicated Metropolis Fee, hear attentively to particular person views, assist knowledgeable coverage selections, and strengthen applicable roles to make sure efficient governance {and professional} governance.

“The place requires a bachelor’s diploma in public administration, enterprise administration, or a associated discipline. Most popular {qualifications} embrace an MBA or MPA or associated grasp’s diploma and expertise as a Chief Administrative Officer in a neighborhood authorities, or expertise in a neighborhood authorities of comparable complexity and dimension to Royal Oak. ICMA membership and credentialed managers, or equal skilled certification, are strongly most well-liked.

“The wage vary is $186,459.79 to $212,484.58+ (DOQE), with a complete advantages package deal and a further $10,000 wage with wonderful advantages. Royal Oak is an equal alternative employer and welcomes candidates from quite a lot of backgrounds and views.

“ candidates are inspired to use by March 5, 2026. If in case you have any questions, please contact Jaymes Vettraino, jobs@vettrainoconsulting.com.”

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