Job Title: Temporary City Manager/KPU General Manager
Salary range: $20,000/month
Department: City Manager's Office
Hours: Temporary, Full-Time
Job Description:
TEMPORARY CITY MANAGER/KPU GENEARL MANAGER for the City of Ketchikan/KPU. Temporary, full-time; $20,000/month. The City of Ketchikan is accepting applications for a Temporary City Manager/KPU General Manager. This executive-level role serves as the City’s chief administrative officer, overseeing day-to-day municipal operations and Ketchikan Public Utilities (electric, water, and telecommunications), implementing City Council policy, and providing high-level leadership in budgeting, strategic planning, and service delivery. The temporary manager will be a strong communicator and relationship-builder with demonstrated municipal and utility management experience. For external applicants, this is a temporary, salary-only position with no vehicle or benefits. Per the City’s Personnel Rules, temporary employment is for a limited duration and will not exceed six (6) months [unless extended by the City Council], and employment will end when a permanent City Manager is selected and begins work. Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Ten years of progressively responsible administrative or staff experience in municipal government with at least four years of experience in a high level administrative or executive capacity involving responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and financing a varied work program. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Position will not exceed 6 months. Finalists may be subject to a background check.
POSTION CLOSES MARCH 1, 2026 @ 5:00PM. Application and Candidate Acknowledgement Form required. EOE/AA.
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