The Public Works Director reports directly to the City Manager and is an “at-will” employee, serving at the pleasure of the organization’s chief administrative officer. The Council appoints a City Manager to oversee all City operations that includes approximately 585 FTEs supported by a total FY 2021 combined funds budget of $113.8 million. Every two years the City Council selects one if its members to serve as Mayor, who chairs City Council meetings and serves as the spokesperson for the City Council. The Council consists of nine members, including the Mayor.
Joplin is a “Home Rule” city and operates under the Council-Manager Form of government. The City has viewed the recovery as an opportunity to reinvest in the community and the resilience and “ can do” spirit of community leaders has inspired a rebirth and reinvestment that continues 10 years later after the tragic event.Ĭlick Here to view the Recruitment Brochure Joplin continues to aggressively rebuild following a devastating tornado the community experienced in 2011 that severely impacted the entire region. The public has access to excellent medical care with two regional hospitals: Mercy Hospital Joplin and Freeman Health System. The region is home to an outstanding array of educational opportunities with a variety of quality public and private schools. Joplin residents and businesses benefit from outstanding transportation infrastructure and assets such as the City operated Joplin Regional Airport, and a network of federal and state highways providing connections throughout the region. Joplin’s daytime census grows to nearly 250,000 because of a large employment base. Joplin, a city of 51,000 residents located in both Jasper County and northern Newton County, serves a region of over 400,000 and is the fifth largest metro area in the state of Missouri.
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