City Manager

Overview

The City of Kodiak is seeking a full-time contracted exempt City Manager, who will act as the chief administrative officer and leader of the administrative branch of the city government. Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager will oversee all city operations, manage compliance with laws and ordinances, and implement Council policies. This role demands effective delivery of public services, active engagement with citizens to identify issues and provide information, and facilitation of achieving city goals and objectives while offering complex administrative assistance to the Council.

City Context

Kodiak is a home rule city with a council-manager government structure, serving approximately 6,000 residents plus communities on Kodiak Island. The local economy revolves around commercial fishing, seafood processing, tourism, sport hunting and fishing, aerospace, healthcare, and government sectors including the largest US Coast Guard base. The city is renowned for its scenic beauty and abundant outdoor recreational activities accessible through rivers, beaches, and trails.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and supervise city operations and activities as the chief administrative officer.
• Enforce city laws and ordinances while implementing City Council policies and decisions.
• Provide policy, legislative, and financial guidance and information to the City Council.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of public services.
• Maintain ongoing communication with residents to identify problems and disseminate information.
• Lead development and execution of city goals and objectives.
• Maintain professionalism and expertise to optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred but not mandatory.
• At least five to seven years of administrative or executive experience in municipal government, including five years in supervisory and personnel management roles.
• Experience with investment management is essential.
• Equivalent education and experience combinations may be considered to demonstrate capability for job duties.

Additional Information

• The salary for this position varies based on qualifications and experience.
• According to the Charter of the City of Kodiak and Kodiak City Code, residency regulations require the manager to live within city limits during their tenure, though residency is not required at appointment.
• Further details about the managerial appointment, powers, term, and removal are available through the official City of Kodiak code resources.