City Manager

Location: Clatskanie

Clatskanie, a picturesque town located in Oregon's Lower Columbia region, is a blend of natural beauty and rich history. Situated conveniently between the cities of Portland and Astoria, Clatskanie offers an escape into a serene, forested landscape while remaining connected to urban amenities. Clatskanie was named after a small, vanished tribe of Native Americans, the Tlatskanai tribe, whose name suggests "swift running water", reflecting the Clatskanie River that enhances the town's charm.

Historical landmarks in the city include Flippin Castle, an historic turreted mansion situated atop a hill that functions as a museum and special event center. For those looking to get outside, walking and water trails begin in the Clatskanie City Park. The park also offers playgrounds, playing fields and a covered skatepark. After launching a kayak in the park, kayakers can wind their way all the way to the Columbia River.

The City of Clatskanie operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Clatskanie City Council is composed of six councilors elected at large, and a mayor that is elected separately from the council positions. Council terms are four years, and three terms expire at the end of each even-numbered year. The Mayor's term is for two years. The City has 10 FTEs and the 2024-25 total city budget was $9.6 million.

City departments include Administration, comprised of the City Manager, Finance Manager / City Recorder, Senior Clerk and a General Clerk, and Public Works, comprised of the Public Works Director, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Public Works Foreman, and two Utility Workers. Police services, legal services, city planning services, and building codes and enforcement are contracted out. The senior and general clerk positions provide support to both the Administration and Public Works.

Working under the administrative supervision of the City Council, the City Manager provides general management and administration for all city functions. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities and operations of the City of Clatskanie, and exercising supervision and leadership over the city's employees, contractors, and agents. The City Manager also leads the development of program and policy recommendations for presentation to the City Council and is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Council's vision.

The City Manager serves as chief budget officer, and floodplain administrator, and is responsible for administering the collective bargaining agreement with exclusive representative.

Education & Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or business administration is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government which would ideally include experience in positions such as city administrator/manager, assistant city administrator, finance director, community development director, other department head, or a comparable position is required. A master's degree in public administration or business administration is desired.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply online, visit Prothman Company at  and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call . The City of Clatskanie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by March 1, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)