The City of Sheboygan Falls is seeking a dynamic candidate who demonstrates strong leadership and supervisory skills for its next City Administrator/Utility Manager.

Who We Are:
The City of Sheboygan Falls, WI, is a thriving community of 8,210 residents known for its historic charm, strong local economy, and welcoming small-town atmosphere. Conveniently located between Milwaukee and Green Bay, an hour drive from each, the city offers a high quality of life with excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a vibrant downtown. Sheboygan Falls is an original Main Street community, winning “the Great American Main Street Award” in 1995, dedicated to historic preservation and economic development, evidenced by Vision Business Park. With a focus on growth and innovation, the City provides an exceptional environment for both businesses and residents.

Our Local Government:
The City of Sheboygan Falls operates with a Mayor and six Alderpersons, which constitutes the Common Council. The Common Council possesses all powers of the City not specifically given to some other body or officer. The City Administrator/Utility Manager is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the City government and utilities and carries out the directives of the Mayor and Council. Sheboygan Falls is a full-service City including Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS), Streets, Water & Sewer Utility, Electric Utility, Parks, Library, Finance, Clerk, and Administration. The City has 46 FTEs plus part-time, paid on-call/volunteer, and seasonal employees, and operates with an annual budget of $7 million.

Our History:
In 1835, upon finding the falls of the Sheboygan River and their fine water power, Massachusetts pioneer and entrepreneur Silas Stedman decided to purchase the surrounding land for village and industrial development. The following year, Stedman built the first sawmill in the falls. The City was called Rochester for a brief time, when the name was changed because a community in Racine County already held the same name. Sheboygan Falls then took its name from the nearby falls on the Sheboygan River.

Our Future Our Mission:
Sheboygan Falls strives to be proactive in planning for growth, while preserving its historic heritage for future generations in a friendly, safe, family environment. We offer residential, commercial, and industrial growth that maintains a high quality of life for all. We value our downtown historic district promoting a mix of retail, office, and service uses. A key asset is a bike and pedestrian network connecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial areas. Tourism will play an increasing role in our community’s future, and we will continue to cooperate with neighboring towns, villages, and Sheboygan County to achieve these objectives.

The Position:
The position of City Administrator/Utility Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Sheboygan Falls. The City Administrator/Utility Manager under the delegation and direction of the Mayor and the City Council will oversee all operations of the City and public utilities (electric, water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management) in compliance with the provisions of the City Charter, ordinances, statutes of the State of Wisconsin and Public Service Commission.

Management Style and Attributes:
The ideal candidate will be a leader of high integrity with decision making, problem solving, and reasoning skills. Must be innovative in problem-solving, strong background in supervisory management, human resources, communication skills, and public relations. Strong working knowledge of municipal management, government budgeting, finance, personnel, labor relations, planning & zoning, and economic development. Working knowledge of electric, sewer, water utilities, and storm water management, and grant writing skills are a plus.

Education and Experience:
A bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or related field, or equivalent experience, with a minimum of five years of experience in local government preferred. Experience in community development and able to manage a diverse team of subordinates and department heads.
View the full position description can be found at www.mcmgrp.com under the Public Safety & Municipal Management services page / Municipal Jobs.

Compensation and Benefits:
This position is posted with a salary range of $110,000 – 140,000. Starting salary will be DOQ. Excellent benefits package:
 Health Insurance (City contribution 88%)
 Life Insurance – State Life Insurance Plan
 Holiday, Sick Leave, and Vacation Pay
 Health Savings Account
 Wisconsin Retirement System Pension

Application Process:
Interested professionals should submit application material to khackbarth@mcmgrp.com at McMahon Associates, Inc.
During the application period, interested professionals should submit the following:
 Cover Letter
 Resume
 Professional References
Qualified candidates should apply by Monday, April 21, 2025, with complete application materials. All questions should be directed to Lori Gosz, McMahon Senior Public Management Specialist who can be reached by email at lgosz@mcmgrp.com.

Additional information about the City of Sheboygan Falls can be found on the City website: https://www.cityofsheboyganfalls.com/
The City of Sheboygan Falls is a Pay Equity/Equal Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer