City Administrator

Location: Junction City

City Administrator

City of Junction City, Oregon

Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 annually, plus excellent benefits

The City of Junction City is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as our next City Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity to guide a growing full-service community in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley.

As the chief administrative officer of the City, you will work closely with the Mayor, City Council, department leaders, employees, and community stakeholders to implement the Council's vision, oversee City operations, and ensure the effective delivery of municipal services.

We are looking for a relationship-focused leader who values transparency, accountability, and teamwork. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, bridge-builder, and strategic thinker with experience in local government administration, budgeting and finance, employee leadership, project management, and community engagement.

What You'll Do

Lead and oversee all City operations and departments

Develop and manage the City's annual budget

Advise and support the Mayor and City Council

Foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture

Build strong relationships with employees, residents, businesses, and regional partners

Guide major infrastructure, economic development, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Planning, or a related field, and at least five years of upper-level local government management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Oregon local government experience is preferred.

The successful candidate must establish residency within the corporate city limits of Junction City as required by the position.

Why Junction City?

Junction City offers the charm of a close-knit community with easy access to Eugene, the Oregon Coast, and the Cascade Mountains. Employees enjoy meaningful work, a supportive team environment, opportunities to make a lasting impact, and an excellent benefits package.

Hiring Process

Applications will be accepted through July 7, 2026, with the first review occurring shortly after the closing date. Selected candidates will participate in interviews and additional assessment processes as determined by the City Council.

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to carefully review the Job Profile and Candidate Information Packet before applying. These documents contain important information regarding the position, qualifications, compensation, benefits, and recruitment process.

To access the Job Profile, Candidate Information Packet, and application materials, please visit the City's Employment Opportunities page. Applications must be submitted according to the instructions provided in the job posting. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.