Village Administrator
About the Position
The Village of Bellevue seeks an experienced, collaborative and forward-thinking municipal leader to serve as its next Village Administrator!
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in municipal operations, organizational leadership, financial management, strategic planning, human resources, economic development and intergovernmental relations. This individual will exercise sound judgment, balance competing priorities and provide effective leadership while advancing the policies and strategic direction established by the Village Board.
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Village Administrator
The Village Administrator serves as the Village of Bellevue’s chief administrative officer and provides executive leadership across Village operations. Reporting directly to the Village Board, the Administrator implements the policies, priorities and strategic direction established by the Board while overseeing Village departments, major organizational initiatives and the Executive Leadership Team. The position also serves as the Village’s chief human resources executive and provides leadership in financial management, strategic planning, economic development, community engagement and intergovernmental relations.
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Provides executive leadership, direction and oversight across Village departments. Supervises and coordinates department heads, supports organizational accountability and performance, evaluates staffing needs and promotes a collaborative workplace culture focused on service and continuous improvement.
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Directs preparation and administration of the annual operating budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Program. Works with the Finance Director and department heads on financial planning, budgeting and fiscal accountability. Oversees capital projects, utility financial performance, grant activities and opportunities for alternative revenues, shared services and intergovernmental partnerships.
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Serves as the Village’s chief human resources executive and oversees personnel administration, recruitment, onboarding, retention, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee development, succession planning and workplace safety programs.
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Serves as a primary spokesperson and visible representative of the Village. Maintains relationships with residents, businesses and community organizations and provides strategic oversight of Village communications, branding, social media and community engagement initiatives.
Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations
Supports sustainable economic development and maintains relationships with businesses, developers, neighboring municipalities, governmental agencies and regional partners. Negotiates and administers intergovernmental agreements, professional service contracts, development agreements and other
complex contractual relationships.
Welcome to Bellevue
Located in the Green Bay metropolitan area, the Village of Bellevue is a growing community in Brown County offering convenient access to employment, education, healthcare, entertainment and recreation throughout northeastern Wisconsin. Home to approximately 17,000 residents, Bellevue combines established neighborhoods, continued residential and commercial growth and convenient access to the greater Green Bay area.
Bellevue is a full-service municipality providing a broad range of services, including public works and utilities, community development, parks and recreation, public safety and general government services. The Village maintains water, sanitary sewer and stormwater utilities and provides planning, zoning, building inspection, economic development and other services that support residents, businesses and continued development.
Residents enjoy 13 parks and open space areas encompassing more than 326 acres, along with athletic facilities, playgrounds, walking trails, community programs and year-round recreational opportunities. Bellevue’s location also provides convenient access to the broader cultural, recreational and entertainment amenities of the Green Bay region.
Bellevue continues to experience residential and commercial development, supported by its location near major transportation corridors including Interstate 43, State Highway 29, U.S. Highway 141 and State Highway 172. The Village works collaboratively with businesses and developers to support investment, job creation and economic growth while long-range planning guides decisions related to land use, transportation, housing, utilities, parks and community character.
With a strong quality of life, growing neighborhoods and opportunities for continued investment, Bellevue offers the advantages of a growing municipality with direct connections to the Green Bay metropolitan area.
Learn more at VillageofBellevueWI.gov.
Expected Hiring Range:
$150,000–$175,000 (DOQ)
Excellent benefits package and enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Political Science or a closely related field required. A master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) or a related discipline strongly preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible municipal government management experience, including significant supervisory and organizational leadership responsibilities.
Experience as a Village Administrator, City Administrator, Assistant Administrator, Department Director or in a comparable executive leadership position preferred.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, municipal budgeting and financial management, economic development, human resources, labor relations, policy development and intergovernmental relations.
Experience working directly with elected officials and governing bodies, including preparing policy recommendations and official reports and implementing Board-adopted policies and priorities.
Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
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Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) is pleased to conduct the executive recruitment process for this position. Applications are being accepted until filled, with first review no later than October 23, 2026.
Please upload (right) or send cover letter, resume, salary history, and professional references to Jess Wildes at jess@public-advisors.com. Please direct questions to 262-339-5658.
Thank you for your interest!