City Administrator for Akml

The City Administrator is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the policy directives established by the City Council, while overseeing the efficient and cost-effective delivery of public services within the municipality.

These include but are not limited to: preparing a proposed budget for the Council; recruiting, hiring, and managing staff for the City of Dillingham; enforcing local ordinances; overseeing procurement and contracting processes; managing fiscal operations; and providing the City Council with comprehensive and objective information to aid in their decision-making.

• Appoint municipal employees and administrative officials.
• Hire, suspend, or terminate employees in accordance with personnel policies.
• Oversee the enforcement of municipal laws.
• Prepare and present the annual budget and capital improvement plan to the council.
• Implement the budget and capital budget as approved.
• Provide monthly financial updates to the council regarding municipal finances and operations.
• Report to the council at the conclusion of each fiscal year on financial and administrative activities.
• Compile and distribute an annual report on municipal affairs for public access.
• Act as the city personnel officer unless otherwise designated by the council.
• Manage the care and custody of all municipal assets.
• Direct and oversee the construction, maintenance, and operation of municipal public works, excluding educational institutions.
• Make recommendations to the council as necessary.
• Assign additional responsibilities to offices, departments, or agencies as deemed appropriate, subject to council approval.
• Administer and manage municipal utilities and services through appointed officers and employees.
• Execute other powers and responsibilities as defined by relevant state statutes or municipal law.
• Attend and participate in city council meetings as required.

• Comprehensive understanding of municipal administration, including applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Expertise in municipal finance, personnel management, urban planning, public safety, and public works administration.
• Familiarity with organizational behavior and the principles of effective city management.
• Proficiency in modern office practices, methods, and technology.
• Ability to lead and inspire staff to implement policies established by the City Council.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement processes, bidding, and project management.
• Capability to mediate between diverse community interest groups.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Aptitude for garnering community support and consensus for financial and programmatic policies adopted by the City Council.
• Skill in analyzing and evaluating complex data to formulate policy and program recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, interest group representatives, employees, and the public.

• Bachelor's degree in public administration is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a role such as Assistant City Manager or in a comparable administrative position.