City Manager

About the role

The City of North Plains, a small rural city of about 4,100 people in Washington County, Oregon, is seeking a City Manager. The manager is the chief administrative officer, leading City operations under the City Charter, Municipal Code and Council policies, coordinating services, informing the Council on finances and future needs, and leading personnel administration.

The role involves helping staff and elected officials navigate leadership transitions, building productive working relationships and establishing a shared direction. The manager will recruit and hire a Finance Director, Planning Director and Public Works Director, and will work with the Council, staff and residents to plan for the future while keeping the small-town atmosphere.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit and hire a Finance Director, Planning Director and Public Works Director while supporting existing employees
• Help elected officials, staff and the community find common ground and turn shared priorities into steps forward
• Work with the Council, staff and community on development, infrastructure and services, applying knowledge of Oregon municipal government and land use law
• Work with the consulting firm and Urban Renewal Agency on strategic planning, the small business grant program and the five-acre development site
• Support the staff member developing a community recreation program, applying experience in capital improvements, utilities and grant administration

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, political science, finance or a related field
• At least five years of progressively responsible local government experience
• Experience managing municipal water and wastewater services
• Knowledge of Oregon municipal government and land use laws
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff, with strong listening, communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with diverse groups to set shared priorities

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000 - $180,000
• City-paid medical coverage with dependent coverage at shared cost, plus dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Oregon PERS retirement participation
• Paid time off starting at 128 hours per year, rising to 176 after the first year, with option to sell back up to 80 hours
• Eleven paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
• Good-faith initial severance of 12 months, subject to the employment agreement