City Administrative Officer (CAO)

Kentucky League of Cities; Fort Wright (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Wright is seeking a highly qualified city administrative officer to lead daily operations and advise the mayor and city council on planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating municipal functions.

The successful candidate will oversee financial management, economic development, public relations, and policy implementation, while also serving as alcohol beverage control administrator, personnel administrator, and public relations officer—ensuring compliance with applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in municipal management and public administration with supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee day-to-day city operations; advise mayor and council on planning and evaluating municipal functions.
• Lead financial management including budget preparation and oversight of city funds.
• Serve as alcohol beverage control administrator, personnel administrator, and PR officer.

Skills

Municipal management

Public administration

Budgeting

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Public Admin

Master's preferred

Job description

The City of Fort Wright is seeking a highly qualified, experienced, and motivated professional to serve as its next city administrative officer. 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:

• Financial management, including budget preparation and oversight of 10 million plus tax dollars
• Economic development
• Public relations
• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field (master’s degree preferred)
• 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

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to the City of Fort WrightMayor Dave Hatter at [e-mail] no later than 5:00 PM on September 18, 2026.

Dave Hatter
Mayor
409 Kyles Lane
Fort Wright, KY 41011