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City Administrator - Open Until Filled

Salary

$284,148.80 - $393,078.40 Annually

Location

1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

Job Type

At Will

Job Number

2025-00799

Bureau

Office of the City Administrator

Opening Date

08/25/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

+ Description

+ Benefits

The Position

This City of Portland Executive Search is conducted by

Strategic Government Resources

This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The City's goal is that a newly appointed City Administrator is at work and leading by December 2025.

Job Appointment: Full-Time, At Will.

Work Location: City Hall 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position

To Apply: Please submit your application via the SGR online portal (https://governmentresource.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/760616000001964168/City-Administrator---Portland-OR?source=CareerSite) .

Position Summary:

Are you a visionary, collaborative, and transparent executive leader who can oversee citywide operations, implement important Council-adopted policies, and drive strategic initiatives in one of the nation’s most dynamic cities? If so, apply to be Portland’s next City Administrator under a brand new City Charter that has restructured the City government!

We’re looking for an exceptional leader who is:

+ Skilled in managing large, complex public organizations in politically dynamic environments

+ Experienced in advancing equity, inclusion, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility

+ Adept at building consensus and fostering collaborative relationships across government and in the community

+ Experienced working collaboratively and effectively with labor unions representing employees

+ Demonstrated experience in infrastructure reinvestment in a constrained budget environment

With an estimated population of 650,000, Portland is Oregon’s largest city and the centerpiece of a vibrant metropolitan area of over 2.5 million people. Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, Portland is celebrated for its natural beauty, environmental stewardship, and civic engagement. The city offers a unique blend of bustling urban neighborhoods, lush green spaces, and an extensive network of bike lanes and public transit.

Portland operates under a Mayor-Administrator-Council form of government adopted January 1, 2025. The Mayor serves as the City’s chief executive, while the 12-member City Council acts as the legislative body. Reporting to the Mayor, the City Administrator serves as Portland’s chief administrative officer, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. This Charter-designated position is responsible for the proper and efficient administration of all City affairs, overseeing 9000 employees across more than two dozen bureaus and offices.

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President

[email protected]| 817-337-8581

Jeff Tyne, Senior Vice President

[email protected]| 623-628-147

To Qualify

Required qualifications for this position include:

+ Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field (Master’s preferred)

+ 10+ years of progressively responsible administration experience, including 7 years of executive-level leadership

+ Demonstrated experience in known systems of process improvement and accountability metrics with staff

+ Demonstrated success in organizational transformation and change management

+ Experience managing large municipal operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and intergovernmental relations

+ Proven track record in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and climate action initiatives

Preferred qualifications include:

+ Experience in both public and/or private sector leadership roles

+ Advanced degree in public or business administration

+ Specialized expertise in complex labor relations

The Recruitment Process

APPLY HERE (https://governmentresource.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/760616000001964168/City-Administrator---Portland-OR?source=CareerSite)

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

+ City of Portland Core Values

+ Recruitment Process - Work Status

+ Equal Employment Opportunity

+ Veteran Preference

+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

+ Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

+ Carrot Fertility

+ Wellness Benefits

+ Life Insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Retirement

+ Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer

+ Family Medical Leave

+ City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Employer

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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