City Manager

City Manager Job Description

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt Job Number: 26-00032 Department: Executive Department Opening Date: February 2, 2026 Closing Date: February 28, 2026 5:00 PM Location: Kodiak, AK

Job Summary:

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time contracted exempt City Manager. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the City government. Under policy direction of the City Council, the City Manager plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the City of Kodiak.

Responsibilities:

• Consults with City Council and acts as a liaison between City Council and department directors in the establishment of short- and long-range goals and objectives for City departments
• Serves as appointing authority for the City
• Assumes full management responsibility for all City operations
• Directly supervises the department directors and the deputy city manager
• Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures to be followed
• Reviews the activities of the departments in relation to changing City requirements and implements any needed improvements
• Coordinates programs and planning with the department directors to make any necessary recommendations to the City Council or changes in policy
• Participates in coordinating City activities with those of other governmental agencies and outside agencies and organizations in accordance with the City Council policies
• Remains current with changes in Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and pending legislation affecting municipal operations
• Attends all City Council meetings and work sessions
• Directs and participates, with department director cooperation, in the development and administration of the City budget
• Prepares, submits, and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence to the City Council
• Develops and participates in community relations programs to promote City governmental functions, programs, and activities
• Responds to and resolves difficult, complex, and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints
• Serves at the Emergency Services Director as detailed in the Kodiak City Code and the Kodiak Island Borough Code
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal management and public administration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (with a Master's degree preferred, but not required) in public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of five to seven years' experience in a municipal government administrative or executive capacity
• Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to sufficiently demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Salary:

• Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience

Working Conditions:

• Most work performed in an office environment with out-of-office duties required
• Attendance at City Council meetings held in the evening and other board meetings
• Non-standard work hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required
• Frequent opportunity and requirements to interact with other City employees, the general public, other governmental agencies or individuals and groups doing business with the City

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information

Decision Making Responsibilities:

• This position requires frequent exercise of independent judgment and initiative with little supervision received from the City Council
• Overall responsibility for all City-owned property and facilities
• Overall budgetary responsibility

Supervisory Authority:

• Direct supervisory responsibility of all department directors and deputy city manager
• Overall responsibility for all City personnel and functions with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney

Application Process:

• The application package includes the documents listed below
• Please carefully proofread and submit as one application package
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further review

Supplemental Information:

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of public administration
• Government, council, and legislative processes
• Principles and practices of municipal budget, preparation, and administration
• Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and progressive discipline
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Rules and regulations governing public meetings
• Principles of collective bargaining and municipal personnel practices
• Methods of analyzing, evaluating, and modifying administrative procedures
• Principles and practices of strategic planning
• Decision making techniques
• Advanced principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
• Skill in:
• Making effective public presentations
• Operating modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Time management and delegating authority and responsibility
• Developing and administering City-wide goals, objectives, and procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, facilitate collaboration, and engage with diverse groups and perspectives
• Ability to:
• Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities, functions, and services of a municipal organization
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets
• Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs
• Analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports
• Identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, staff, community members, and other stakeholders
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Implement progressive discipline when necessary
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing circumstances and effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work

Chart of the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak City Code:

• The Charter of the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak City Code provide information on the City Manager appointment, powers and duties, term, qualifications, and removal
• Use https://www.codepublishing.com/AK/Kodiak/ to access the Charter and Code on the City of Kodiak website
• Residency: At the time of appointment, the manager need not be a resident of the City or State; but, during the tenure of office, the manager shall reside within the City

Pre-Hire Conditions of Employment:

• Successful completion of the selection process may result in an official conditional offer of employment, which includes successful completion of the following:
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

Benefits:

• The City of Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
• Retirement: Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire
• Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program
• Health Insurance: Health Insurance Coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Employee and Dependent Coverage Available
• Employer Contribution of 100% Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Premium Costs
• Life Insurance: Employee Basic Life and AD&D of $50,000 Employer Contributions of 100% of the Premium Costs
• Optional Insurance Benefits: Employee-funded Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
• Paid Leave and Other Benefits: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Twelve paid holidays each year, Paid Leave for a Death in the Immediate Family, Employer City of Kodiak Address 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska, 99615 Phone 907-486-8653 Website https://www.city.kodiak.ak.us