Byron, IL (pop. 3,742) Ogle County, is seeking a full-time City Administrator to lead the City’s day-to-day operations and guide the community into the future. Byron is located in northern Illinois along the banks of the Rock River, 11 miles south of Rockford. For the current fiscal year, the City’s total budget exceeds $11M for various departments including City Hall, Community Development, Police and Public Works.
Byron is seeking an innovative, collaborative leader with demonstrated managerial, communication and interpersonal skills who will have a commitment to the City as well as its residents, businesses, and other local government leaders. A successful candidate must have a willingness to collaborate with City officials and community partners, in addition to having the ability and desire to mentor staff in order to foster leadership talent and personal growth. A complete job description is available at www.cityofbyron.com.
Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of business administration, public administration, community planning or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with prior employment experience in the local government sector. Preference will also be given to candidates possessing strong accounting and budgeting skills and to those holding a master’s or related advanced degree.
Additional qualifications include successful experience or proficiency in:
- general accounting principles, public finances, municipal accounting and budgeting.
- cost-benefit analysis, risk and project management principles.
- communication, graphics and database programs.
- contractual or municipal code compliance and enforcement.
- effectively processing zoning requests, clearances, and inquires.
- verbal and writing skills associated with public and customer service to effectively interact with citizens, colleagues, elected officials and various outside contractors.
- zoning/planning and building permitting processes.
- code enforcement processes.
- economic development including knowledge about tax increment financing districts, business districts, special assessment areas and special services areas.
Candidates must reside within 15 miles of the City of Byron within 6 months of appointment. The annual salary base pay range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.
Application deadline: Thursday June 12, 2025.
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and 5 professional references. Please send all applications via email to City Administrator Brian Brooks (retiring) at bbrooks@es-il.org
The City of Byron is an equal opportunity employer.
