City Manager Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $200,000.00 Annually
Location : Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Employment Contract (Full-time/Exempt)
Job Number: 26-00032
Department: Executive Department
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
**Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.**
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time contracted exempt City Manager. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch of the City government. Under policy direction of the City Council, the City Manager plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the City of Kodiak; is responsible to the City Council for executing City laws and ordinances and implements the policy decisions made by the City Council; provides information on policy, legislative, and financial decisions; ensures that public services are delivered in an efficient and effective manner; maintains contact with the citizens of Kodiak city to determine problems and provide information; facilitates the development and implementation of City goals and objectives; and provides highly complex administrative support to the City Council.
The goal of the City of Kodiak is to provide quality services as efficiently and effectively as possible within guidelines established by Federal and State law, the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and the citizens of Kodiak as represented by the City Council. The City Manager must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City. The City Manager is responsible for maintaining a level of professional expertise that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the City.
City of Kodiak: Kodiak is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City of Kodiak is home to about 6,000 residents, with approximately 7,000 additional residents living in several communities on Kodiak Island. The economy of Kodiak is based on commercial fishing and seafood processing. Tourism, sport hunting and fishing, the aerospace industry, health care, and government employment also serve to strengthen Kodiak's economy. Kodiak is also home to the largest United States Coast Guard base in the nation. Kodiak is known the world over for its pristine and scenic beauty. Opportunities for outdoor sports and recreational opportunities abound with easy access to rivers, beautiful beaches, and hiking trails.
Examples Of Essential Duties

• Consults with City Council and acts as a liaison between City Council and department directors in the establishment of short- and long-range goals and objectives for City departments; serves as appointing authority for the City.
• Assumes full management responsibility for all City operations; plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the City.
• Directly supervises the department directors and the deputy city manager to include: hiring, directing, evaluates, progressive disciplinary action when necessary, and terminating; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures to be followed.
• Reviews the activities of the departments in relation to changing City requirements and implements any needed improvements.
• Coordinates programs and planning with the department directors to make any necessary recommendations to the City Council or changes in policy.
• Participates in coordinating City activities with those of other governmental agencies and outside agencies and organizations in accordance with the City Council policies.
• Remains current with changes in Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and pending legislation affecting municipal operations.
• Attends all City Council meetings and work sessions.
• Directs and participates, with department director cooperation, in the development and administration of the City budget; prepare, submit, and present the annual City budget to the City Council; ensure actual expenditures are in accordance with the approved budget; and recommend to the City Council any budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Presents quarterly investment reports to the City Council; submits to the City Council a report at the end of each fiscal year on the finances and administrative activities of the City for the preceding year.
• Prepares, submits, and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence to the City Council including reports of finances and administrative activities; keeps the City Council advised of financial conditions, program progress, and present and future needs of the City; prepares recommendations and advises the Council on matters requiring legislative action.
• Develops and participates in community relations programs to promote City governmental functions, programs, and activities to continually improve public knowledge, understanding, confidence, and support on behalf of the City Council.
• Responds to and resolves difficult, complex, and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; contacts departments involved; provides direction and delegates authority as necessary to address issues; interprets, analyzes, defends, and explains City policies, procedures, programs, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Serves at the Emergency Services Director as detailed in the Kodiak City Code and the Kodiak Island Borough Code.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of municipal management and public administration.
• Has such other powers, duties, and functions prescribed by the Charter of the City of Kodiak, the Kodiak City Code, and as the City Council may direct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (with a Master's degree preferred, but not required) in public administration, business administration, or a related field; a minimum of five to seven years' experience in a municipal government administrative or executive capacity; including at least five years of supervisory and personnel management; and have investment experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to sufficiently demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
**Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience.**
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KODIAK AND THE KODIAK CITY CODE- The Charter of the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak City Code provide information on the City Manager appointment, powers and duties, term, qualifications, and removal. Use to access the Charter and Code on the City of Kodiak website. Residency: At the time of appointment, the manager need not be a resident of the City or State; but, during the tenure of office, the manager shall reside within the City.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (Generally describes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time to successfully perform the assigned duties.):
Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of public administration including the organization, functions, and problems of a municipality;
• Government, council, and legislative processes;
• Principles and practices of municipal budget, preparation, and administration;
• Principles of supervision, training, performance evaluation and progressive discipline;
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Rules and regulations governing public meetings;
• Principles of collective bargaining and municipal personnel practices;
• Methods of analyzing, evaluating, and modifying administrative procedures;
• Principles and practices of strategic planning;
• Decision making techniques;
• Advanced principles and practices of organization, management, and supervision;
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Skill in:

• Making effective public presentations;
• Operating modern office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications;
• Time management and delegating authority and responsibility;
• Developing and administering City-wide goals, objectives, and procedures;
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships, facilitate collaboration, and engage with diverse groups and perspectives.

Ability to:

• Provide effective leadership and coordinate the activities, functions, and services of a municipal organization;
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets;
• Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs;
• Analyze and define problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals;
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports;
• Identify and respond to sensitive community, organizational, and City Council issues, concerns, and needs;
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with elected officials, staff, community members, and other stakeholders;
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations;
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; implement progressive discipline when necessary;
• Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting to changing circumstances and effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in course of work.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position requires frequent exercise of independent judgment and initiative with little supervision received from the City Council. Overall responsibility for all City-owned property and facilities. Overall budgetary responsibility.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:
Direct supervisory responsibility of all department directors and deputy city manager and overall responsibility for all City personnel and functions with the exception of the City Clerk and the City Attorney.
SUPERVISED BY:
City Council
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Most work performed in an office environment with out-of-office duties required. Attendance at City Council meetings held in the evening and other board meetings. Non-standard work hours such as evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required. Frequent opportunity and requirements to interact with other City employees, the general public, other governmental agencies or individuals and groups doing business with the City.
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF KODIAK AND THE KODIAK CITY CODE - The Charter of the City of Kodiak and the Kodiak City Code provide information on the City Manager appointment, powers and duties, term, qualifications, and removal. Use to access the Charter and Code on the City of Kodiak website. Residency: At the time of appointment, the manager need not be a resident of the City or State; but, during the tenure of office, the manager shall reside within the City.
APPLICATION PROCESS- The application package includes the documents listed below. Please carefully proofread and submit as one application package. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further review.

1. City of Kodiak Complete Employment Application
2. Supplemental Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and references
3. Two samples of original professionally written work documents that are within the last three years.

PRE-HIRE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT- Successful completion of the selection process may result in an official conditional offer of employment, which includes successful completion of the following:

• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a pre-employment drug test

NOTE: All City Manager applications submitted are available for public inspection and subject to a public hiring process.
The City of Kodiak offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Retirement:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit or defined contribution plan based upon employee eligibility upon hire
• Option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Program

Health Insurance:

• Health Insurance Coverage effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Employee and Dependent Coverage Available
• Employer Contribution of 100% Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx Premium Costs

Life Insurance:

• Employee Basic Life and AD&D of $50,000
• Employer Contributions of 100%