Assistant City Managers

Govtjobs; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Wilsonville seeks two Assistant City Managers to join the City Manager’s Office and strengthen enterprise-wide leadership across Development and Infrastructure and Community Services and Administration. These roles support, coordinate, and implement City priorities with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will have seven years in government management, strong budgeting skills, and leadership experience supervising staff.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government management.
• Includes at least three years of supervising professional-level staff.
• Strong financial background and understanding of budgets.
• Experience overseeing complex services, programs, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate City Council priorities into coordinated action across portfolios.
• Provide executive leadership on complex initiatives and emergencies.
• Represent the City Manager in public and intergovernmental settings.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Financial management

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or business administration

Master's degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, or related field

Job description

The Positions

The City Manager is restructuring the City Manager’s Office to include two Assistant City Managers and is seeking two experienced leaders to join the organization. Working closely with the City Manager and one another, the Assistant City Managers will strengthen the City’s capacity to advance key initiatives, support departments, and respond effectively to evolving community and operational needs.

Together, the Assistant City Managers will foster a culture of enterprise-wide leadership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Each position provides leadership across assigned departments and divisions and oversees a designated portfolio of services. The current portfolios include Development and Infrastructure and Community Services and Administration. The portfolios may evolve over time in response to City Council priorities, organizational initiatives, and changing business and community needs.

Development and Infrastructure encompasses Planning, Engineering, Building Inspection, Economic Development, Code Compliance, and Public Works Operations, including Facilities, Roads, Utilities, and the contracted operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Community Services and Administration encompasses the Library, Parks and Recreation, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

Each position translates City Council and organizational priorities into coordinated action, advancing cohesive, high-quality service delivery across its portfolio. As senior members of the City’s leadership team, the Assistant City Managers serve as trusted advisors to the City Manager, providing executive leadership on complex initiatives, emerging issues, and opportunities to strengthen organizational performance and community outcomes.

The Assistant City Managers bring complementary leadership to their respective portfolios while maintaining an enterprise-wide perspective. They build collaboration across organizational boundaries, champion innovation and continuous improvement, model exceptional customer service, and help the organization navigate change with accountability and purpose. The positions also cultivate strong relationships with elected officials, employees, community members, regional partners, and other stakeholders, representing the City Manager and the City in public and intergovernmental settings.

Together, the Assistant City Managers strengthen organizational resilience, support a high-performing workforce, and help position the City to effectively respond to evolving community needs and future opportunities. The positions provide executive leadership for emergency preparedness and continuity of operations and serve as Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s absence.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for the Assistant City Manager positions is $141,413 – $190,875 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidates. The City of Wilsonville offers a comprehensive and competitive total compensation package designed to support employee well-being and long-term success. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a robust wellness program; vacation and sick leave; life insurance; and an employee assistance program. For a complete breakdown of the City’s Benefits Package, please review the Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

At least seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience in government management, including at least three years of experience supervising professional-level staff, is required. Prior leadership experience overseeing complex services, programs, and projects is essential. A deep understanding of a city’s day-to-day operations is ideal, as is prior experience in either of the portfolios. A strong financial background and a solid understanding of budgets are required.

A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field is required. A master’s degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, or a related field is highly desired. An equivalent combination of experience and education that enables success as an Assistant City Manager will be considered.