Kingfisher, Oklahoma City Manager

The selected candidate will perform responsible management, administrative, and professional duties as the chief executive officer of the City. The employee is expected to exercise a high degree of independence, initiative, and professional expertise in administration and day-to-day management of the City in accordance with policies established by the City Commission, State Statutes, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines. As the City Manager, the candidate will have overall responsibility for all City departments, provide administrative oversight of the Commission appointed positions, and offer innovative leadership, supervision, and general direction for the City management teams to coordinate their efforts toward achieving departmental objectives.

The City Manager does not need to be a resident of the City or state at the time of appointment, but shall reside in the City within one year of appointment.

The City Commissioners, by a majority vote of their total membership, shall appoint a City Manager for an indefinite term and shall be appointed solely on the basis of education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices of local government management. The minimum qualifications are: a Master’s Degree is preferred, with a concentration in public administration or related discipline, and two years of experience in an appointed managerial or administrative position;

or a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of management experience; and adoption and compliance with the ICMA Code of Ethics.

The City of Kingfisher is offering a competitive salary range, from $110,000 to $125,000 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. The City’s benefits package also includes medical, dental, life insurance with vacation and sick leave along with an Employee Assistance Program.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, five work-related references and salary history to OMMS, Kingfisher City Manager Executive Search, 7633 East 63rd Place, Suite 507, Tulsa, OK 74133, or by email to recruiter, no later than July 15, 2026.

The City of Kingfisher provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard of race, color, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sexual orientation or any other terms, conditions or privileges of employment with applicable Federal and State laws to include Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964.