DESCRIPTION: This is an opportunity for a talented, experienced municipal administrator with strong financial and community development experience to be a part of a progressive community with a history of providing excellent municipal services while offering an unparalleled quality of life! In addition to world-class skiing, Ketchum is the gateway to the outdoors playground, Sawtooth Recreation Area.  Extensive  trails, mountain streams, rugged peaks and hundreds of alpine lakes provide year-around four season opportunities for hiking, climbing, biking, golf, world class fly fishing, snow-shoeing, back-country Nordic and alpine skiing, and a whole range of water sports. The City of Ketchum, which utilizes the Council-Mayor form of government, is a full-service city with just over 3,200 residents and $3.7 billion in assessed value supporting a $9.86 million General Fund and a total budget of $19.36 million.

The City Administrator, under the Mayor’s direction, will supervise the City’s administrative and day-to-day activities and will assist the Mayor in managing the regional and intergovernmental affairs of the City. The City Administrator in collaboration with the Mayor and department heads prepares, recommends, and submits the budget.  Once approved, the City Administrator is responsible for administering the budget and advising the City Council of the financial conditions of the City and its future needs. The City Administrator acts as a liaison to the City Council, with a key role in implementing the adopted vision and ensuring follow-through on policies and projects.  The City Administrator is expected to provide staff the direction to accomplish goals, while creating an environment that fosters initiative and departmental decision-making.

A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, business management or closely related field is required.  Candidates should have at least five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management as a senior manager such as city administrator or manager, or assistant or deputy.  A master’s degree in Public Administration is highly desirable.  The City of Ketchum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.