Chief Borough Administrator

AKML; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough seeks a proven leader to serve as Borough Manager, the chief administrative officer appointed by the Assembly. The Manager implements Assembly policy and directs staff under KGBC 2.60.010.

The role oversees all administrative departments (except the Borough Clerk and Attorney), prepares the annual budget and capital improvement program, and reports to the Mayor and Assembly on finances and operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of local government laws and personnel.
• Expertise in financial management including capital improvement and revenue sources.
• Knowledge of labor law and personnel administration.
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical skills and written/oral communication; computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Attends Assembly meetings, prepares agendas, briefs, and serves as liaison.
• Provides financial updates and managerial analysis to the Assembly.
• Communicates with School District and reports fiscal impact of decisions.
• Ensures compliance with Borough Code and oversees code enforcement.
• Directs capital improvement planning, budgeting, and delivery.
• Engages with intergovernmental relations and represents the Borough.
• Participates in contracting and consultant evaluation.
• Participates in planning and legislation and oversees regulatory compliance.
• Meets with department heads and reviews interdepartmental processes.
• Travel to out-of-town meetings for events.

Skills

Local government knowledge

Budgeting expertise

Labor law knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

MPA or MBA preferred

Bachelor's degree in public or business administration

Job description

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough seeks a proven leader to serve as Borough Manager, the chief administrative officer appointed by the Assembly. The Manager implements Assembly policy and directs staff under KGBC 2.60.010.

The role oversees all administrative departments (except the Borough Clerk and Attorney), prepares the annual budget and capital improvement program, and reports to the Mayor and Assembly on finances and operations.