This new City Manager will help lead the City in sustaining its vision as a livable, economically sustainable, rural coastal community, a place where people know each other and celebrate its setting of natural beauty. Under the general direction of the City Council, the City Manager serves as the administrative officer for the City, and acts as the City’s Personnel Officer, Budget Officer, and City Recorder. The City Manager oversees an approximate annual operating budget of $2.7 million, and 3 staff.
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning, or related areas; and two to five years administrative/public sector management experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience; broad knowledge of municipal government organization, powers, and functions; knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration including finance, budgeting, management, principles and practices of personnel supervision, and grant writing. OR any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
For complete job description and application visit the city’s website at www.nehalem.gov/jobs. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, completed city job application, and responses to supplemental questions for consideration. Applications can be brought to City Hall, mailed to Melissa Thompson-Kiefer, City Manager, PO Box 143, Nehalem, OR 97131 or emailed to mthompson@nehalem.gov, so that it reaches the City by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
