City of East Prairie

City Administrator

CITY ADMINISTRATOR: The City of East Prairie, Missouri (pop 2,943, 2020 census) is accepting applications for the position of city administrator. East Prairie is a 4th Class city located in Southeast Missouri in Mississippi County with an operating budget of $3,382,566.00 for the 2021–2022 year. Applicant must be 25 years of age and possess a high school diploma and a degree in business or public administration, planning, engineering, municipal administration or financial administration fields and/or the equivalent combination of a minimum of 8 years of experience and training. Duties will include, but not be limited to, supervision of all departments and employees, budgeting, and financial planning. Knowledge of municipal government, public works, zoning, and grant writing is helpful. Applicant should possess good management and communicative skills with public and co-workers. Salary range is DOQ, but not less than $55,000.00. The city administrator answers to the mayor and a six-member board of aldermen. The City of East Prairie currently employs approximately 23 full time employees. Application and job description may be obtained by contacting City Clerk Lori E. Lemons at 573.649.3057, extension 4, or by emailing cityclerk@eastprairiemo.net. Completed applications and/or resumes, along with references, should be mailed to the City of East Prairie, City Clerk Lori E. Lemons, 219 N. Washington, East Prairie, Mo. 63845, or e-mailed to the above address, by April 28, 2022. Residency requirements within 90 days of hire date. The City of East Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.