City Administrator
City of Spokane, Washington
Salary: Minimum of $186,688+ DOQ (This position does not have a maximum top range and can be negotiated.)
Named as one of the Best Places to Live in America by Outside Magazine, Spokane, Washington, is the second-largest city in the state and home to approximately 210,000 residents. Spokane is a major commercial, industrial, educational and transportation hub for an approximately 80,000 square mile area encompassing three states and two provinces. The regional economy is well-rounded and diversified, with a strong emphasis in manufacturing, logistics, aerospace, life sciences, education and research, agri-business and professional services. Recreation abounds in the area, with opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, skiing and more. Higher education is well represented in the Spokane region by Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, Whitworth University, and the Community Colleges of Spokane.
The City of Spokane operates under a Mayor-Council, or “strong mayor,” form of government. The Mayor serves as the head of the executive branch, and the City Administrator serves in the capacity of the City's chief operating officer. The legislative framework is managed by a seven-member City Council, comprised of a council president who is elected at large, and six council members, elected from three representative city districts. The City operates with a $1.2 billion budget for FY 2024, including a General Fund of $242 million and employs 2,444.8 FTEs. City departments include Administration, City Clerk, Civil Service, Community & Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Innovation Technology Services, Legal, Neighborhoods, Housing & Human Services, Office of the Mayor, Parks & Recreation, Police, Public Library, and Public Works.
The Mayor’s Officer operates on a FY2024 budget of $1,678,000 with 12 FTEs. Reporting directly to the Mayor and working alongside the Chief of Staff, the City Administrator is the City’s senior administrative executive and directs all aspects of city government. This position provides operational leadership, supervision of City employees, customer service and response and staff support to the Mayor. The City Administrator will oversee all City departments and assist with the Mayor’s administrative, organizational, problem solving, and policy-related responsibilities.
Education & experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field is required. Six years of public sector or municipal management experience, preferably at the director level in one or more departments is required. Possession of an advanced degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field, and direct experience as a City Administrator or City Manager is preferred. A combination of a relevant advanced degree and/or experience as a City Administrator or City Manager may be used to counterbalance fewer total years of experience. Any combination of equivalent education and experience that would likely provide the relevant knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance; long term disability; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; 457 deferred compensation plan; Spokane Employees Retirement System; vacation and illness leave; paid holidays; moving expenses.
For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Spokane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: September 15, 2024 (open until filled).
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