City Manager

Position

City Manager – City of Tigard, Oregon

Responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and performance of municipal operations. Under policy direction from the City Council, provides organizational leadership across all City functions and activities, ensuring Council priorities are translated into effective services, sound operations, and accountable results. Provides policy guidance and evaluative support to the City Council and management staff, helping shape decisions, assess program effectiveness, and advance the City’s strategic and operational objectives.

Serves as the City’s principal relationship‑builder with residents, businesses, governmental and regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, fostering collaboration, strengthening public trust, and advancing appropriate economic and community development opportunities.

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a related field.
• Ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a municipal agency setting, including at least five (5) years of management and supervisory experience.
• Experience working with an elected City Council or Board is highly desirable.
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Apply by May 17, 2026
. (First review, open until filled.)

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The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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