City Manager
This is a high-impact executive leadership role overseeing the municipal operations of a major Alaskan fishing and maritime hub. The City Manager acts as the primary architect of city strategy, bridging the gap between political policy and operational execution. It is a prestigious opportunity for a public sector leader to manage a diverse economy featuring the nation's largest Coast Guard base.
City of Kodiak
Kodiak, Alaska, United States · Posted 30 April 2026
The role
Overview
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About City of Kodiak
City of Kodiak is a small business working in government administration, based in Kodiak, Alaska, United States.
Government Administration
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Kodiak, Alaska, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Directing and overseeing all City of Kodiak operations and activities
- Supervising, evaluating, and hiring department directors and the Deputy City Manager
- Developing and implementing short- and long-term municipal goals
- Coordinating city programs with external governmental and private organizations
- Monitoring and applying federal, state, and local legislative changes
Essential
- Serve as the chief administrative officer and head of the administrative branch
- Execute city laws, ordinances, and policy decisions made by the City Council
- Act as the appointing authority for city personnel
- Maintain active communication with citizens to address community concerns
- Ensure efficient delivery of all public services
- Provide high-level administrative and financial guidance to the City Council
Preferred
- Experience in a council-manager form of government
- Background in maritime or fishing-based economies
- Experience working with federal agencies such as the U.S. Coast Guard
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Contracted exempt status
- Full-time professional engagement
- Access to world-class outdoor recreation (hiking, fishing, beaches)
- Opportunity to lead in a scenic, globally recognized location
Next step
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