City Administrator

The City of McGrath, Alaska is looking for our next City Administrator!

CITY OF MCGRATH JOB ANNOUNCEMENT City Administrator “ This full‑time position includes employer‑provided housing”

Date posted: 3-10-2026

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Hours:

Full time, 30 hours per week

Rate of pay: $22 to $25/hour

Probationary period: 30 days

Under the general supervision of the Mayor, the City Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating all activities of the City government of McGrath, including the activities of the Utilities. The City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the City Council and may be removed under the terms and conditions of the City’s Personnel Policy.

The principal function is to serve as the chief administrative officer for the city. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the mayor, with extensive leeway granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.

• Plans, organizes and defines the actions of the city staff to ensure a coordinated and efficient effort to meet the goals and objectives established by the City Council.
• Plans, develops and implements administrative policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
• Develops long-and-short range goals and oversees their implementation.
• Evaluates potential projects, programs, and services to determine feasibility and community impact and makes recommendations to the Council.
• Directs all personnel matters as provided by the Personnel Policy adopted by the City Ordinance including hiring employees, training, planning and directing work of assigned employees. Communicates policies and procedures of the City Council and ensures professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in all operations.
• Oversees and manages financial and accounting matters for the City. Oversees preparation of information for annual audit and reviews reports. Oversees budget preparation and submits an annual budget to the council; obtains input from staff; and keeps Council informed of the financial condition of the City, recommending action as appropriate.
• Reviews utility rates yearly and makes recommendations to the Council on rate changes for Water, Wastewater, Landfill and Washeteria enterprises.
• Responds to requests for information from the citizens of McGrath, seeks to resolve conflicts involving any aspect of City operations. Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
• Represents the City’s interest in issues involving State and Federal governmental agencies and or legislative bodies.
• Attends and participates in all Council and committee meetings and other meetings with official bodies as directed by the Council. Reviews meeting minutes.
• Oversees administrative portion of all improvement projects; reviews plans and specifications, advertisement for bid notices, contracts, pay requests, change orders, correspondence, certificates, resolutions, etc.
• Prepares or oversees preparation of grant and loan applications; administers grant and or loans, and prepares related reports.
• Attends conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials relating to municipal operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, ordinances, applicable to City government.
• Knowledge of budgeting, accounting, and government financing. Ability to analyze, interpret and compile financial data.
• Knowledge of organizational structure and function, and public sector management principles.
• Knowledge of the legislative processes involved in local government.
• Ability to understand, interpret, communicate and implement the policies of the City Council.
• Ability to perform short-and-long range planning functions for functions within the city.
• Ability to make decisions involving the allocation and distribution of resources among various different functions within City government.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts, ordinances, technical journals and legal documents.…