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Assistant City Administrator - City of Davenport, Iowa
- Davenport, Iowa
- City of Davenport, Iowa
$180,000
- Full Time
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Code Enforcement Officer II
- Davenport, Iowa
- City of Davenport, IA
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- American Logistics Authority
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- Dispatch and Telecommunications
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Code Enforcement Officer
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- Built for the Badge
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- Public Safety
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- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
- Public Safety
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- Federal Government
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1st Shift - Alarm Dispatcher
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Dispatch and Telecommunications
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11X - Infantryman - Start Your Career with the US Army (33837)
- Davenport, Florida
- U.S Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
QC Area Flex Security Officers
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
CBP Officer – Up to $60K Incentive
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
Entry-Level Customs and Border Protection Officer
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Customs and Border Protection
- Full Time
- Education and Training
- Federal Government
11X - Infantryman - New Cash Bonus (33837)
- Davenport, Florida
- U.S. Army
- Full Time
- Federal Government
Patrol Officer (Certified)
- Davenport, Florida
- City of Davenport
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Defender I Impactful Trial Advocacy & Growth
- Davenport, Iowa
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Criminal Investigator
- Davenport, Iowa
- US Government Jobs
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Code Enforcement Officer II
- Davenport, Iowa
- City of Davenport
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Public Defender II: Empower Indigent Defense & Trial Impact
- Davenport, Iowa
- State of Iowa - Executive Branch
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Helicopter Pilot
- Davenport, Iowa
- Army National Guard
- Full Time
- Aviation or Harbor
QC Area Flex Security Officers
- Davenport, Iowa
- Per Mar Security Services
- Full Time
- Public Safety
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- Davenport, Iowa
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Assistant City Administrator - City of Davenport, Iowa
- Davenport, Iowa United States
- City of Davenport, Iowa
- Jul 16, 2026
- $180,000 - Full Time
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- $180,000
- Full Time
- Jul 16, 2026
Job Description
The City of Davenport, Iowa is seeking an accomplished local government executive to serve as its next Assistant City Administrator. This newly created executive leadership position offers the opportunity to help lead Iowa's third-largest city by strengthening organizational performance, coordinating strategic initiatives, and partnering closely with the City Administrator to deliver exceptional public service.

Located along the Mississippi River, Davenport is the largest city in the Quad Cities region and home to more than 101,000 residents. The community offers an exceptional quality of life with affordable housing, vibrant neighborhoods, outstanding parks and trails, a thriving downtown, nationally recognized cultural amenities, and a diverse regional economy.

Reporting directly to the City Administrator, the Assistant City Administrator serves as a trusted member of the executive leadership team, providing oversight of assigned departments. The successful candidate will help translate City Council priorities into action by leading strategic initiatives, strengthening collaboration across departments, mentoring organizational leaders, and driving operational excellence while serving as a trusted partner to the City Administrator and an effective liaison with elected officials.

The City seeks an emotionally intelligent, relationship-focused executive who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who builds trust, empowers employees, communicates effectively with elected officials, and successfully leads complex municipal organizations through teamwork, accountability, and innovation.

The starting salary is $180,000–$205,000 DOQ, complemented by an outstanding executive benefits package.

Please apply online: https://www.governmentresource.com/recruitment/davenport-ia-assistant-city-administrator/

For more information on this position, contact:

Clay Pearson, Senior Vice President, Executive Recruitment

claypearson@governmentresource.com | 713-816-8639

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field

Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in municipal government or public administration

A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience

Valid driver's license

Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation

Residency within the City of Davenport within one year of appointment

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field.

Experience serving as an Assistant or Deputy City Manager/Administrator.

Demonstrated success leading cross-functional municipal operations.

Experience working directly with elected officials and governing boards.

Strong financial management, capital planning, and strategic implementation experience.
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City of Davenport, Iowa

SGR provides a comprehensive scope of executive search services. Each executive search service contract is tailored to meet the client's specific needs.

Our executive recruiting services are unequaled, providing a high degree of personal attention to each executive search that is conducted. Our role is to find the person who is the very best possible match for your organization.

SGR devotes tremendous energy to understanding your organization's unique culture, environment, and local issues to ensure a great "fit" with regard to values, philosophy, and management style.
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