DESCRIPTION:  Prosser, dubbed the Birthplace of the Washington Wine Industry, is known for its growing number of beautiful wineries and the tourism they generate.  Boasting 300 sunny days annually, the city offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, boating and golf.  Prosser offers citizens a “small town” quality of life with easy access to major shopping, medical care and other amenities.  The City of Prosser utilizes the Mayor/Council form of government and provides a wide range of government services. The part-time Mayor and seven council members are each elected for four-year terms, all representing the community at large.  The City Administrator is part of the Executive Department which assists the Mayor, City Council, all Departments and the community in achieving the community’s vision, delivering quality public services, providing organizational leadership, support, and oversight, and being responsive to citizens. 

The Department Directors of Police, Public Works, Recreation, Finance, and Building report directly to the City Administrator, as delegated by the Mayor. The City Administrator is responsible for making recommendations and implementing financial programs and policies, submitting a balanced budget to the Mayor and Council, and creating and maintaining effective strategic and comprehensive land use and capital facility program improvements.  The City Administrator also serves as the City’s Planning Director and is the City’s SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) Official.  This important responsibility is supported by a development review team including the City Attorney, Building, Public Works, and professional contracted planning services.  Candidates should have six years of administrative/management experience; municipal experience is highly desirable. A complete four year university education or equivalent is required.  A Master’s Degree in public administration or business management is desired.  The City of Prosser is an Equal Opportunity Employer.