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International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 1 day ago

Assistant City Administrator

Westbrook, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking an Assistant City Administrator for the Mayor’s Office. This role involves assisting with policy implementation, managing city operations, and participating in budget management and strategic initiatives.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Assist in managing City operations and programs

Coordinate and respond to constituent requests and inquiries

Oversee City communications, including press releases, website content, and public materials

Prepare reports, correspondence, and speeches for internal and public use

Support Department Heads to ensure effective service delivery

Assist with budget preparation and administration

Attend and support City Council and committee meetings, including evening meetings

Represent the City at community and professional events

Participate in strategic planning and special projects

Qualification

Public AdministrationBudget ManagementMunicipal Government OperationsLabor RelationsPersonnel ManagementReport WritingCommunicationsEthical LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field

Five (5) to seven (7) years of municipal or public administration experience

Experience working with boards, commissions, and community organizations

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

Knowledge of municipal government operations and public administration

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing

Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations

Experience with budgeting, finance, and human resources in the public sector

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

Commitment to ethical leadership and public service

Preferred

Master's degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field

Experience with labor relations and personnel management

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package includes medical (PPO plan at 12% premium cost, plus HRA reimbursement), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long-term disability, and employee assistance program.

Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holiday per year.

Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.

Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%.