City Administrative Officer

The City of Fort Wright, Kentucky; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Wright, Kentucky is seeking a highly qualified candidate for City Administrative Officer (CAO). This executive role is appointed by the Mayor and reports to the Mayor and City Council, directing daily city operations while advising on planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating all municipal functions.

The successful candidate will lead Municipal Administration and Financial Management, including budget preparation and oversight of more than $10 million in tax dollars,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field; master's preferred.
• Extensive experience in Municipal Management, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, and Governmental Operations with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the day-to-day operations of the city.
• Advise and assist the Mayor and City Council in planning, organizing, coordinating and evaluating all municipal functions.
• Provide leadership in Municipal Administration and Financial Management, including budget preparation and oversight of tax dollars over $10M.
• Supervise Personnel Administration, Economic Development, Grant Administration, Public Relations, and policy implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The City of Fort Wright, Kentucky is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and motivated professional to serve as its next City Administrative Officer (CAO). This executive-level position is appointed by and reports to the Mayor and is responsible for directing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city while assisting and advising the Mayor and City Council in planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating all Municipal functions.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in Municipal Administration; Financial Management, including budget preparation and oversight of 10 million plus tax dollars; Personnel Administration; Economic Development; Grant Administration; Public Relations; and implementation of City Policies and Programs. The position also serves as the City's Alcohol Beverage Control Administrator, Personnel Administrator, and Public Relations Officer, while ensuring compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local Laws.

Qualified applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field (master's degree preferred) and have extensive experience in Municipal Management, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, and Governmental Operations, including progressively responsible supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Salary Range: $115,099 - $154,795 DOQ, plus excellent benefit package.

Full position description and advertisement is available online at https://www.fortwrightky.gov/about/careers/

The City of Fort Wright is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).