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Assistant City Administrator - City of Davenport, Iowa
- Davenport, Iowa
- City of Davenport, Iowa
$180,000
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
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- Federal Government
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Iowa, Davenport SIU Investigator PT
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- Davenport, Florida
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- Federal Government
Aircrew Rescue Swimmer & Navy Diver
- Davenport, Iowa
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Public Defender II: Grow in Trial Advocacy & Impact
- Davenport, Iowa
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
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- Federal Government
- Legal Services
11X - Infantryman - New Cash Bonus
- Davenport, Florida
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Security Officer - Davenport, IA
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Events - Mississippi Valley Fair (QC SO)
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (Entry Level - up to $9k Recruitment Incentives)
- Davenport, Florida
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer (Entry Level - up to $9k Recruitment Incentives)
- Davenport, Iowa
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Davenport, Iowa
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Retail Security Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- ANDY FRAIN SERVICES
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - PT & FT available
- Davenport, Florida
- Inter-con Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Flex Retail Security Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- Andy Frain
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Armed Security Officer (offering classes to obtain G & D licenses)
- Davenport, Florida
- Giddens Security Corporation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Unarmed Security Officer (offering classes to obtain G & D licenses)
- Davenport, Florida
- Giddens Security Corporation
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Special Events - Mississippi Valley Fair
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Officer - 3rd Shift
- Davenport, Iowa
- DSI Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security Guard (PT & FT shifts available)
- Davenport, Florida
- Excelsior Defense
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Evening Armed Guard (PT)
- Davenport, Florida
- Excelsior Defense
- Full Time
- Public Safety
11X - Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army
- Davenport, Florida
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
1st Shift - Alarm Dispatcher
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
Ramp / Cargo Agent
- Davenport, Iowa
- Delta Air Lines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Security Officer - Davenport, IA
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Security / Loss Prevention Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- 1st Class Security
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Ramp / Cargo Agent
- Davenport, Florida
- Delta Air Lines
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
Hiring Event for Entry Level & Skilled Civilians at Tinker Air Force Base - July 28-30
- Davenport, Oklahoma
- Air Force Civilian Service
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Assistant City Administrator - City of Davenport, Iowa
- Davenport, Iowa United States
- City of Davenport, Iowa
- Jul 16, 2026
- $180,000 - Full Time
City of Davenport, Iowa

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- $180,000
- Full Time
- Jul 16, 2026
Job Description
The City of Davenport, Iowa is seeking an accomplished local government executive to serve as its next Assistant City Administrator. This newly created executive leadership position offers the opportunity to help lead Iowa's third-largest city by strengthening organizational performance, coordinating strategic initiatives, and partnering closely with the City Administrator to deliver exceptional public service.

Located along the Mississippi River, Davenport is the largest city in the Quad Cities region and home to more than 101,000 residents. The community offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, vibrant neighborhoods, outstanding parks and trails, a thriving downtown, nationally recognized cultural amenities, and a diverse regional economy.

Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the Assistant City Administrator serves as a trusted member of the executive leadership team, providing oversight of assigned departments. The successful candidate will help translate City Council priorities into action by leading strategic initiatives, strengthening collaboration across departments, mentoring organizational leaders, and driving operational excellence while serving as a trusted partner to the City Administrator and an effective liaison with elected officials.

The City seeks an emotionally intelligent, relationship-focused executive who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who builds trust, empowers employees, communicates effectively with elected officials, and successfully leads complex municipal organizations through teamwork, accountability, and innovation.

The starting salary is $180,000–$205,000 DOQ, complemented by an outstanding executive benefits package.

Please apply online: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/davenport-ia-assistant-city-administrator/

For more information on this position, contact:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

claypearson@governmentresource.com | 713-816-8639

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in municipal government or public administration

A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation

Residency within the City of Davenport within one year of appointment

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field.

Experience serving as an Assistant or Deputy City Manager/Administrator.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional municipal operations.

Experience working directly with elected officials and governing boards.

Strong financial management, capital planning, and strategic implementation experience.
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City of Davenport, Iowa

SGR provides a comprehensive scope of executive search services. Each executive search service contract is tailored to meet the client's specific needs.

Our executive recruiting services are unequaled, providing a high degree of personal attention to each executive search that is conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization.

SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.
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