Interim City Administrator
City of Burlington
The Interim City Administrator, under the direction and authority of the Mayor, provides leadership, administrative and departmental oversight of services provided by the City of Burlington. This position shall have jurisdiction over employees and shall assist the Mayor in setting operational policy, planning and administration of all municipal government functions. The Interim City Administrator shall make recommendations to the City Mayor and City Council from time to time concerning working conditions, duties and compensation of all other city employees.
Under supervisory control of the Mayor and within the framework of governing state and local laws and general policy established by the City Council, duties are performed with a wide latitude for independent judgment and action. Work requires the exercise of mature judgment and the application of management techniques and practices in a wide variety of administrative, fiscal and related areas. Work is subject to review for results obtained and conformance with governing laws and established policies, through discussion and analysis of recommendations, actions, and reports.
Upon selection, the Interim City Administrator would fulfill the duties of City Administrator on a temporary basis with a strong emphasis on prioritizing current labor negotiations, 2026 budget, and non-represented employee salary survey. Candidates must be available for in-person work, including Thursday evening Council meetings and workshops.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for the position, you are required to submit the following: letter of interest, resume, and completed City of Burlington application for employment. City of Burlington application for employment forms can be found on the City’s website at www.burlingtonwa.gov/jobs, or by request at City Hall, located at 833 S. Spruce Street, Burlington, WA 98233. Complete application packets may be submitted in a sealed envelope via mail, in-person to Burlington City Hall, ATTN: Kristen Bachhuber/HR, or emailed to kristenb@burlingtonwa.gov.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field; PLUS five (5) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal senior management experience. • A Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field is desirable. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Valid Washington State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the City’s insurance carrier required. • Must have excellent computer skills and be proficient with the current version of Microsoft Office 365 suite. • Successful completion of a pre-employment background and criminal history check.
Special Requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of public administration. • Thorough knowledge of municipal organization and functions and related federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and special programs. • Ability to operate a personal computer, with proficiency in Microsoft 365 software and ability to learn additional software programs as needed. • Thorough knowledge of accepted professional management practices. • Good knowledge of personnel, labor relations, and civil service regulations, policies and procedures. • Good knowledge of office methods and practices. • Ability to sustain operations and perspectives of the governmental mission. • Ability to learn the inter-workings and inter-relationships of city government operations and functions and the relationships with other levels and forms of government. • Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of subordinates. • Ability to gain and retain effective working relationships with the Mayor, city employees, the Council, other public officials and the community at large. • Ability to plan and prepare grants and monitor resultant programs and/or activity. • Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. • Enjoys working with people, believes in teamwork and participatory management, and has a strong commitment to excellence in local government.