The City of Allen Park seeks an experienced administrator to lead its leadership team as the next City Administrator. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing quality services to the citizens, council and departments.

Known for its tree-lined streets, brick houses, and well-established neighborhoods, Allen Park boasts a centrally located downtown, making it a desirable place to live and work. The city offers a blend of residential areas, service businesses, commercial shopping, and industrial/light manufacturing, with Ford Motor Company being one of the largest employers. Allen Park is a big “Small Town”. It is not uncommon to walk into any restaurant and see your neighbor, a former classmate, or a relative that lives in a neighboring community.

Allen Park is situated in the southern part of the Detroit Metropolitan Area, centrally located in Wayne County. It is bordered by Southgate, Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Taylor. The city's strategic location offers easy access to downtown Detroit and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and it is well-connected by major transportation arteries including I-94 and the Southfield Freeway (M-39).

Allen Park’s location is a big attraction. You can easily be in Downtown Detroit for a sporting event, a concert, or dinner in less than 20 minutes. If you are traveling, you can be at Detroit Metropolitan Airport in about 15 minutes. Location is a great convenience.

Allen Park is home to the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility and the iconic Uniroyal Giant Tire, a historic roadside attraction from the 1964 World's Fair. Since 1966 it has been on display in Allen Park alongside I-94 .

Financial Information

• The FY 24-25 general fund budget has $26.5 million in revenues and $26.5 million in expenses for a balanced budget.
• The overall Taxable Value for Fiscal Year 2025 is $1,024,206,413, an increase of approximately 9 percent, from the previous fiscal year.
• Including the general fund, the budget for all city funds is $65.2 million.
• The general fund has a fund balance of $5.9 million or 24 percent.
• The City has 115 allocated positions.

DEADLINE December 6th, 2024

Community Brochure

Reference Check Consent Form 

To Apply: 

Please submit resume, cover letter, consent form, and five professional references to: 

Email: execsearch@mml.org

Subject Line: Allen Park Search - City Admin

Questions can be directed to MML Executive Recruiter Patsy Moore at pmoore@mml.org.

Candidates desiring confidentiality of their interest, as allowed for and provided by Michigan law, must indicate such in a separate subject line above the body of the cover letter.

This search is conducted by an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible municipal management experience, including roles such as Assistant City Manager, City Manager, or Department Head.
• ICMA credentialing is preferred, highlighting a commitment to professional management and ethical practices.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.