Assistant City Administrator

Assistant City Administrator – City of Westbrook

We are hiring for an Assistant City Administrator in the Mayor’s Office. This full‑time, exempt position assists with policy implementation, coordination of City departments, constituent services, communications, and strategic initiatives. The Assistant City Administrator may act on behalf of the Mayor or City Administrator as needed and participates in budget management and organizational development efforts.

The City of Westbrook is committed to fostering a professional, respectful, and welcoming workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and ensure that hiring decisions are based on experience, skills, and the needs of the role. We also welcome applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans.

• Assist in managing City operations and programs.
• Coordinate and respond to constituent requests and inquiries.
• Oversee City communications, including press releases, website content, and public materials.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and speeches for internal and public use.
• Support Department Heads to ensure effective service delivery.
• Assist with budget preparation and administration.
• Attend and support City Council and committee meetings, including evening meetings.
• Represent the City at community and professional events.
• Participate in strategic planning and special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of municipal or public administration experience.
• Experience working with boards, commissions, and community organizations.
• Experience with labor relations and personnel management preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations and public administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and make sound recommendations.
• Experience with budgeting, finance, and human resources in the public sector.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to ethical leadership and public service.

• Full‑time, exempt, non‑union position.
• Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Evening meetings required at least twice per month for City Council meetings.
• Work location:
  
  City Hall.

Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensive reference and background check including credit check.

• Competitive salary range of $ – $.
• This position is non‑union.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes medical (PPO plan at 12% premium cost, plus HRA reimbursement), dental, vision, life insurance (one times base salary), short and long‑term disability, and employee assistance program.
• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick, and 13 holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
• Retirement program of the Maine Public Employees Retirement Plan (Maine PERS) or defined 457 with matching up to 6%.

The City of Westbrook was a traditional mill city that has grown and diversified significantly over the last two decades to become a residential hub and business center for the region. Westbrook has a population of over 20,000 and covers 17.36 square miles. Westbrook is centrally located to both urban and rural amenities. Currently, the City employs approximately 195 full‑time and 80 variable hour employees covered by five different Collective Bargaining Agreements.

The departments contained within the City are the Mayor’s Office, Economic Development, City Clerk, Finance, Human Resources, Planning, Code Enforcement, & Assessing, Public Services, Community Services, General Assistance, Library, Police, Fire & Rescue, and Dispatch.

The Mayor of Westbrook is elected to serve a three‑year term. The Mayor’s Office includes the Mayor, City Administrator, Assistant City Administrator, and an Administrative…