NEOGOV · 4 months ago
City Administrator - Open Until Filled
1221 SW 4th Ave, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$284K/yr - $393K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is conducting an executive search for the City of Portland to find a visionary City Administrator who can oversee citywide operations and implement Council-adopted policies. This role involves managing a large public organization while fostering collaboration and driving strategic initiatives in a politically dynamic environment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee citywide operations and implement important Council-adopted policies
Drive strategic initiatives in the city
Manage large, complex public organizations in politically dynamic environments
Advance equity, inclusion, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility
Build consensus and foster collaborative relationships across government and in the community
Work collaboratively and effectively with labor unions representing employees
Demonstrate experience in infrastructure reinvestment in a constrained budget environment
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in both public and/or private sector leadership roles
Advanced degree in public or business administration
Specialized expertise in complex labor relations
Benefits
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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