Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manager

City of Puyallup, WA

The City of Puyallup is seeking an engaging leader to become our Assistant City Manager, to join the City Managers Office and our Executive Leadership Team.

It is impactful to be a part of Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

The City of Puyallup is a community of 44,000 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

The successful Assistant City Manager candidate will work under the direction of the City Manager to manage multiple departments; assist in the direction and coordination of operations of the City government in accordance with professional and administrative standards, municipal ordinances, and general policy established by the City Manager and City Council; assist with policy making and team building; and perform the duties of the City Manager in their absence.

Depending upon qualifications, the salary range for the Assistant City Manager is $179,148 - $229,344 annually (2027 rate).

The City of Puyallup provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability benefits and participation in a VEBA program.

Qualifications include graduation from a four-year college with a degree in Public Administration or similar field, and four years of experience in a responsible administrative capacity in municipal government involving responsibility for the planning, organization and execution of a varied work program; or a combination of education, experience, and training that indicates the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position listed above. Masters Degree is desirable.

The City of Puyallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.