Deputy Borough Manager; RFT-Exempt

The Deputy Borough Manager assists the Borough Manager in the overall administration and operation of Borough government. As a member of the Borough's executive leadership team, this position helps ensure that Borough services, operations, and strategic initiatives are coordinated effectively and aligned with organizational goals.

The Deputy Borough Manager works closely with department directors, elected officials, employees, the bargaining unit, community partners, and residents to address organizational priorities, advance strategic initiatives, and support efficient and effective service delivery. The position serves as acting Borough Manager when designated or in the Borough Manager's absence.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values:
Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

This is a non-bargaining unit management position.

Under Alaska Law resumes and applications are public documents. Candidates should be aware that their entire application packet is a public record.

The Borough anticipates utilizing a three-stage selection process designed to gather input from leadership, employees, and elected officials. Information below represents the tentative recruitment process and timeline.

Management Panel

• Borough Manager
• Borough Attorney
• Emergency Services Director
• Finance Director
• Human Resources Director

Employee Panel

• MSBEA President
• Animal Care Representative
• Assessments Representative
• Executive Coordinator
• Fire Representative
• Library or Recreation Representative
• Operations & Maintenance Representative

Assembly Interviews

• Up to five finalists may be invited to participate in an Assembly interview during a special meeting.

• Candidate Screening:
  October-November 2026
• Panel Interviews:
  Week of November 16, 2026
• Assembly Interviews (Finalists):
  December 1, 2026 (Tentative Date)
• Selection Announcement:
  Early December 2026
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  January 4, 2027

W1 - W5 - DOE

Master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field. The Borough recognizes that candidates may acquire the required knowledge, skills, and abilities through a variety of educational and professional experiences. Additional relevant experience, advanced training, certifications, or other demonstrated qualifications may be considered in lieu of all or a portion of the educational requirement.

Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience leading programs, operations, organizations, major initiatives, public services, business functions, or other complex areas of responsibility, including:

• Five (5) years of supervisory or leadership experience, including responsibility for directing the work of employees, developing staff, managing performance, and leading teams.
• Five (5) years of senior leadership level experience with responsibility for organizational strategy, operations, budgeting, policy implementation, resource allocation, or enterprise-wide decision-making.
• Experience working in complex organizations with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant organizational, public, or customer impact.
• Experience leading organizational change, performance improvement efforts, strategic initiatives, or operational improvements.
• Experience building productive relationships and working effectively with elected officials, governing bodies, executive leadership teams, employees, labor organizations, community stakeholders, regulatory agencies, or similar groups.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, solve complex problems, use data to inform decisions, and achieve organizational results through collaboration and influence.

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