City Manager
City of Tigard, Oregon
Salary: $220,000 - $245,000
The City of Tigard, Oregon, is located in Washington County within the Portland metropolitan region, approximately 10 miles southwest of Portland. The city is home to more than 56,000 residents, and functions as both a residential community and an employment center. As a part of the Tualatin Valley, Tigard features gently rolling terrain, and a landscape defined by established neighborhoods, tree canopy, and access to waterways such as the Tualatin River. Tigard maintains an extensive system of parks, trails, and open space, totaling more than 540 acres and over 16 miles of paved pathways. The City’s location also allows convenient access to regional destinations such as the Oregon Coast and the Columbia River Gorge. The City’s downtown has been the focus of ongoing redevelopment through the Town Center Development Agency, supporting a more walkable environment with a mix of housing, retail, public spaces, and civic amenities.
The City of Tigard operates under the council-manager form of government. The governing body is made up of six councilors, and one mayor. The City Council serves as the policy-making body and is responsible for appointing the City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Court Judge. The City Manager functions as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, policy advisor, and budget officer. The City employs approximately 375 staff who deliver a full range of municipal services across ten departments. These include City Management, Community Development, Finance and Municipal Court, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Police, and Public Works, among others. The City has a FY2025-2026 budget of approximately $454.5 million, which includes reserves of $214 million, and General Fund expenditures of $53.53 million. The City also maintains a five-year Capital Improvement Plan totaling $254.55 million.
Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and performance of municipal operations. Under policy direction from the Council, the City Manager provides organizational leadership across all City functions and activities, ensuring that Council priorities are translated into effective services, sound operations, and accountable results. The role provides policy guidance and evaluative support to the City Council and management staff, helping shape decisions, assess program effectiveness, and advance the City’s strategic and operational objectives. As the senior administrative officer of the City, the City Manager is accountable for enforcement of City codes and regulations, stewardship of the City’s financial activities, and the overall integrity and effectiveness of municipal operations. The position also serves as the City’s principal relationship-builder with residents, businesses, governmental and regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders, fostering collaboration, strengthening public trust, and advancing appropriate economic and community development opportunities.
Required Education & Experience: Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, public policy, finance, or a field related to the work. Ten (10) years of management or administrative experience in a municipal agency setting, including at least five (5) years of management and supervisory experience. Experience in working with an elected Council or Board is highly desirable. Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits overview, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Tigard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by May 17, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)
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