City Manager

Position: City Manager - City of Craig

Department: Administration

Job Title: City Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: City Mayor, City Council

Salary: Contract $145,815/yr ($70.10/hr.) - $197,279/yr ($94.85/hr.) Depending on qualifications

Revision Date: 1/2026

About Us: The City of Craig provides a wide range of essential services designed to ensure the smooth functioning of daily life for our residents. Key services provided include public safety, infrastructure maintenance such as road repairs, waste management, and water utilities, as well as local government support through licensing, permitting, and zoning. The city also offers community engagement programs, park maintenance, and recreation opportunities.

The municipal team plays a vital role in fostering a positive work environment and addressing the needs of the community.

About the Department: The Administration Department provides leadership, coordination, and support for all City operations. It oversees executive management, implements City Council policies, manages organizational strategy, and ensures effective delivery of services to the community. The department also handles communications, public engagement, intergovernmental relations, and overall administrative functions to keep the City operating efficiently and transparently.

About the Role: The City Manager is the chief executive and administrative officer of the City of Craig, responsible for leading, directing, and managing all municipal operations in alignment with the vision, values, and policy direction established by the Mayor and City Council. This position provides strategic leadership, ensures operational excellence, fosters organizational accountability, oversees budget activities, and advances community priorities.

The City Manager oversees all City departments, manages resources, strengthens intergovernmental partnerships, and upholds the City’s commitment to transparency, service quality, and responsible governance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Executive

Leadership & Organizational Management

• Provides vision, leadership, and executive oversight to all City departments.
• Establishes organizational goals, performance standards, and service expectations.
• Directs the development and implementation of City-wide policies and organizational systems.
• Leads continuous improvement, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Selects, mentors, and evaluates department heads and senior management.
• Facilitates interdepartmental cooperation and organizational alignment.

Strategic Planning & Policy Implementation

• Advices City Council on policy matters and operational concerns.
• Translates Council goals into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Leads development and execution of long-range and strategic plans.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory developments impacting the City.

Financial Management & Budget Administration

• Oversees development and administration of the annual budget and capital improvement plan.
• Ensures financial transparency, responsibility, and adherence to fiscal policies.
• Evaluates financial trends and recommends strategies for stability and sustainability.

Community & Public Relations

• Serves as the City’s primary administrative liaison to the public and community groups.
• Communicates complex information clearly and transparently.
• Responds to citizen concerns with professionalism and tact.
• Participates in community events and represents the City in public settings.

Intergovernmental & External Relations

• Builds and maintains strong relationships with federal, state, and regional agencies.
• Negotiates and administers contracts and intergovernmental agreements.
• Advocates for the City’s interest in legislative and policy discussions.

Legal, Regulatory, & Code Compliance

• Ensures enforcement of all City ordinances, municipal codes, policies, contracts,…