Interim City Administrator

WBCP•Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

About The Position

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is seeking an experienced local government leader to serve as Interim City Administrator while the City searches for a permanent City Administrator. This short-term, high-impact assignment is anticipated to last approximately 2–6 months. The Interim City Administrator will oversee an organization of 87 employees and an approximately $42 million budget, keep the City Council’s priorities moving, and provide steady, visible leadership for staff and the community. The City is seeking a seasoned professional who can step in quickly, get up to speed fast, and lead confidently from day one; listen well, communicate openly, and keep the organization focused and moving forward. The role will help guide Carmel-by-the-Sea through this transition and hand off a strong, steady organization to its next permanent leader.

Requirements

  • Experienced local government leader.
  • Seasoned professional able to step in quickly, get up to speed fast, and lead confidently from day one.
  • Able to listen well and communicate openly.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee an organization of 87 employees and an approximately $42 million budget.
  • Keep the City Council’s priorities moving.
  • Provide steady, visible leadership for staff and the community.
  • Guide the City through the transition and hand off a strong, steady organization to the next permanent City Administrator.
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