City Manager

City of SeaTac, WA
SeaTac, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 22, 2024
  • Salary: $225,000 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$275,000 annually DOQ
  • Apply By: Nov 20, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Management
  • Summary

    The City of SeaTac, WA is seeking a City Manager for this vibrant city of 32,000 located midway between Seattle and Tacoma. The City of SeaTac is unlike any other city of its size in Washington state as the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (known as Sea-Tac) is located entirely within the City's boundaries and is run by the Port of Seattle. Consequentially, the city is home to the second largest concentration of hotel and motel rooms in the state, Alaska Airlines headquarters, and a variety of local large and small businesses that serve the 195,000 people who work in or travel through the city each day.

  • Job Description

    The City of SeaTac, WA is seeking a City Manager for this vibrant city of 32,000 located midway between Seattle and Tacoma. The City of SeaTac is unlike any other city of its size in Washington state as the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (known as Sea-Tac) is located entirely within the City's boundaries and is run by the Port of Seattle. Consequentially, the city is home to the second largest concentration of hotel and motel rooms in the state, Alaska Airlines headquarters, and a variety of local large and small businesses that serve the 195,000 people who work in or travel through the city each day.

     

    THE ORGANIZATION

     

    Incorporated in 1990, the City of SeaTac operates under the Council-Manager form of government. An elected, seven-member City Council governs the City and the Council elects one of its members to serve as Mayor for a two-year term. The City serves a population of 32,000 across 10 square miles with a biennium 2023-2024 budget of $194 million and a team of 137 FTEs. Departments include City Manager’s Office, Community & Economic Development, Finance, Fire (Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority), Information Systems, Legal, Human Resources, Parks & Recreation, Police (King County Sheriff) and Public Works. The City also has a Municipal Court. 

     

    The City of SeaTac prides itself on being a vibrant, economically strong, environmentally sensitive, and people-oriented community. City employees are committed, hard-working professionals, energized by the many challenges of a growing and changing urban locale. The City prides itself on its collaborative working relationship with its employees and union. The City seeks to provide an environment where everyone is treated as a valued and respected member of the team.

     

     

    WHY APPLY

     

    This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the City of SeaTac—a city that is ethnically and racially diverse where 62% of the city’s population identify as persons of color. The City Council desires a City Manager that is service-oriented, engaged, and who will prioritize connecting and building relationships with residents, businesses, and regional partners. SeaTac serves as a major transportation hub for the Puget Sound Region, including being the home of the Sea-Tac International Airport.

     

    Located between Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac has a population of nearly 32,000 residents, while the city’s daily population swells to nearly 195,000. The City is well managed and is in very good financial condition. They have a strong leadership team and an enthusiastic Council committed to connecting and serving the City’s residents and businesses and ensuring that the community remains safe for all. If you are looking for a diverse community that values engagement, has a positive Council-Manager form of government, and is excited about the future—this may be the right opportunity for you.

     

     

    View the full position profile and job description at gmphr.com.

     

    More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of SeaTac with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of SeaTac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is September 22, 2024.

  • Job Requirements

    View the full position profile and job description at gmphr.com.

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  • Additional Information

    More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of SeaTac with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. The City of SeaTac is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is September 22, 2024.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • GMP Consultants
    • GMP Consultants

    GMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.

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