City Administrator

City of Monroe (WA)

City Administrator

SALARY $15,004.00 - $19,931.00 Monthly / $ - $ Annually

LOCATION

Monroe, WA

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

DEPARTMENT

Executive

Application Timeline:

Opening Date: 02/04/2026

Open until filled

First review date:
March 2, 2026

DESCRIPTION:

Lead the Future of Monroe as City Administrator

The City of Monroe is seeking a proven leader to serve as our City Administrator. Reporting directly to the Mayor, this executive role oversees all City operations, implements Council policies, and drives strategic initiatives that shape our growing community.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $180,048 - $239,172 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package

If you are a collaborative, results-driven professional with strong leadership, financial acumen, and a commitment to innovation and service excellence, we invite you to apply and make a lasting impact on our community.

The City Administrator provides executive leadership over day-to-day municipal operations. Appointed by and reporting to the Mayor, the City Administrator implements City Council policies, oversees department directors, and ensures City services are delivered in alignment with the City's vision, strategic priorities, and values.

Working within a strong-mayor form of government, the City Administrator supports the Mayor, providing professional guidance on operations, finance, policy implementation, and organizational performance. The position is responsible for fostering a collaborative, high-performing organization; ensuring sound fiscal stewardship; advancing strategic initiatives; and maintaining a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement that supports a growing and evolving community.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide overall administrative leadership for City operations, ensuring departments function effectively and collaboratively in alignment with City goals.

Oversee department directors across Finance, Community Development, Public Works, Police, Parks and Recreation, Human Services, and HR/IT/Communications; develop the Senior Leadership Team through coaching, performance management, and succession planning; and ensure continuity of operations during leadership transitions, emergencies, and major organizational change.

Implement Mayor and City Council policy decisions in a timely, consistent, and transparent manner; advise on operational, financial, and policy implications; and ensure high-quality agenda materials, staff reports, and presentations.

Lead implementation of the City's Strategic Plan by aligning departmental work plans with the Comprehensive Plan, Capital Facilities Plan, and biennial budget; track progress and report outcomes and performance measures

Ensure successful execution of the City's adopted economic development goals and strategies; monitor progress, evaluate outcomes, and report regularly to the Mayor and City Council; and coordinate with external agencies, regional partners, and stakeholders to support strategic economic initiatives.

Oversee development and administration of the biennial budget in collaboration with the Mayor, Finance Director, and department leadership; ensure responsible stewardship of all City funds, including utility funds, internal service funds, grants, and debt; support long-term financial planning, capital financing strategies, rate studies, and debt issuance; and maintain compliance with financial policies and professional standards.

Facilitate a citywide perspective that prioritizes organizational and community-wide outcomes. The role facilitates collaboration across departments on complex initiatives such as capital projects, emergency response, economic development, and major land-use initiatives. The City Administrator represents the City in regional, intergovernmental, and community partnerships as delegated by the Mayor.

Promote the use of technology and continuous improvement practices to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Seven to ten years of progressively responsible management experience in municipal government or a comparable organization, including at least five years in a senior leadership role.

A valid Washington State motor vehicle operator's license or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Public Administration or related discipline.

Executive-level experience in city management, strategic planning, economic development oversight, and intergovernmental coordination.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Strategic Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication and Collaboration

Ethical Decision-Making

PERFORMANCE EXPECTIONS:

The City Administrator builds and maintains strong working relationships with the Mayor, City Council, and Senior Leadership Team. The role delivers timely and…