City Manager - City of McCall, ID

Nestled in Idaho’s west central mountains, McCall is a vibrant resort town approximately 100 miles north of Boise.  McCall encompasses 10 square miles and has a population of approximately 3,686 residents which can more than triple during the summer months, special events and holidays. The City is situated on the southern shore of beautiful Payette Lake at 5,021 feet in elevation and is bordered by towering pine-covered mountains averaging 8,000-9,000 feet tall. Originally founded as a logging town, today McCall is an all-season tourist destination for outdoor recreation and adventure enthusiasts.  McCall has an excellent school system (America’s Top 1,000 High Schools), a full-service hospital and medical clinic, a municipal airport, a municipal golf course, and a wide range of city-sponsored recreation and sports opportunities. 

The City Manager is responsible for implementing the vision, policies, and goals of the McCall City Council.  This position is a wonderful and exciting career and a lifestyle opportunity for an individual with the expectation of becoming part of the fabric of the community, actively involved with and easily accessible to the residents. This role requires a close working relationship with the Council, City staff, and the community at large.  The new City Manager will inherit a team of strong, creative, and experienced department heads who are accustomed to being partners in planning and decision-making.  Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration required, Master’s degree preferred.  Ten (10) years of experience in municipal government which must include at least: one (1) year as a City Manager; three (3) years as an Assistant/Deputy City Manager; or five (5) years in a Department Head or equivalent level position with supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination.  Salary range is $132,800 to $182,000 with excellent benefits.

Filing deadline: May 3, 2024
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.