City Administrator

JOB TITLE:
City Administrator

REPORTS TO:
Mayor/Council

FLSA STATUS:
Salary/Exempt

CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Union

PREPARED BY:
Tania Morelos, City Clerk DATE:
February 10, 2026

APPROVED BY:
Ken Johnson, Mayor DATE:
February 10, 2026

SALARY RANGE: $151,000-$191,000 Annual DOE

Under the direction and authority of the Mayor, the City Administrator administers, coordinates, and supervises the activities and functions of the City’s offices, departments, commissions, and boards in carrying out the requirements of City ordinances and the policies of the City Council, as provided in Othello Municipal Code (OMC) Chapter 2.10. The City Administrator serves as the City’s chief administrative and liaison officer and assists the Mayor and City Council in the administration of City government.

The position serves at the will of the City in accordance with OMC 2.10.020. —

The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the City Council and may be removed by the Mayor with Council approval, consistent with OMC 2.10.020. The City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the City and is not subject to civil service or other personnel protections unless expressly provided by contract. —

The following duties are representative of the position and are not listed in order of importance. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the City.

• Under the direction and authority of the Mayor, supervise, administer, and coordinate the activities and functions of the City’s offices, departments, commissions, and boards to ensure compliance with City ordinances and adopted policies, as authorized by OMC 2.10.040(a).
• Regularly report to the Mayor regarding the status of assignments, duties, projects, and operations of City departments and programs, pursuant to OMC 2.10.040(b).
• Attend all meetings of the City Council and such other meetings as may be requested by the Mayor, consistent with OMC 2.10.040(g).
• Recommend for adoption by the Mayor and City Council such measures as deemed necessary or expedient for the effective operation of City government, as authorized by OMC 2.10.040(h).

• In cooperation with the City Financial Officer, assist the Mayor in the preparation and submission of the annual budget to the City Council and administer the budget following adoption, in accordance with OMC 2.10.040(c).
• Monitor revenues and expenditures on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the adopted budget.
• Supervise and audit departmental expenditures to maintain fiscal controls and remain within budgetary limitations, as provided by OMC 2.10.040(d).
• In cooperation with the City Financial Officer, keep the Mayor and City Council fully advised of the City’s financial condition and future fiscal needs, consistent with OMC 2.10.040(i).

• Serve as Personnel Director, responsible for personnel records, employee benefits administration, payroll processing, and related tax reporting, as authorized by OMC 2.10.040(e).
• Attend and participate in labor negotiations and union meetings and maintain appropriate records of such proceedings, pursuant to OMC 2.10.040(e).

• Supervise and coordinate purchasing activities for City offices, departments, commissions, and boards, as provided by OMC 2.10.040(f).
• Assist with the preparation, administration, and oversight of contracts to ensure compliance with applicable laws and City policies.

• Act as oversight over Grant Administration and Project Management on all public works and capital improvement projects, including contract oversight, and project coordination, consistent with OMC 2.10.040(l).
• Assist the Police Chief, Building Inspector, Planning Department, and other City departments with the administration and enforcement of ordinances related to licensing, taxation, inspections, and development activities, as authorized by OMC 2.10.040(k).
• Assist the City Planner with zoning, annexation, and long‑range planning…