Description

About Munising
Munising is widely recognized for its extraordinary natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy immediate access to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island Recreation Area, waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, boating, kayaking, snowmobiling, skiing, and world-class winter recreation. The community offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, excellent schools, an active downtown, and an exceptional quality of life.

Lead Where Others Vacation
The City of Munising, Michigan, is seeking an innovative and relationship-driven City Manager/DPW Director to lead one of the Midwest's most scenic and dynamic waterfront communities. Located on the shores of Lake Superior and serving as the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising offers a unique opportunity to build a career while enjoying an unmatched four-season lifestyle.

With a population of approximately 2,000 residents, an annual budget of $7.7 million, 23 full-time employees, and a taxable value exceeding $83 million, Munising is a financially stable community that has invested more than $25 million in infrastructure and recreation improvements over the past decade.

The Position
The City Manager serves as the City's chief administrative officer and also functions as DPW Director and Zoning Administrator. The position oversees municipal operations, budgeting, capital projects, personnel, public works, and community development while serving as the primary advisor to the City Commission.

Why This Opportunity?
The next City Manager will inherit a strong organization, a collaborative City Commission, dedicated employees, and an engaged community that values transparency, innovation, and responsible growth. The City welcomes more than one million visitors annually and continues to experience significant economic and tourism growth. [City of Mu...e (3).pdf | PDF]

Key priorities include:

• Managing major infrastructure and capital improvement projects
• Supporting housing and economic development initiatives
• Addressing tourism-related growth and seasonal demands
• Maintaining excellent public services and community relationships
• Leading public works operations and long-term asset management
• Advancing strategic community development efforts 

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate
The City seeks a visible, approachable leader who values public service and small-town living. Successful candidates will possess experience in local government or organizational leadership, strong financial and budgeting skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with residents, staff, elected officials, and community partners. Experience with public works operations, infrastructure planning, labor relations, grant administration, and community development is highly desirable. 

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field (experience may substitute)
Three years of governmental management experience or five years of comparable management experience
Valid driver's license