The Administrative Director/Finance Director is a full-time, at-will position serving under the general administrative direction of the City Manager. This position provides leadership, management, and coordination across core administrative and financial functions of the City. The Director is responsible for the direct supervision and oversight of the Finance Department and the Human Resources Division, ensuring the integrity of the City’s financial management and the effectiveness of its personnel systems.
Key responsibilities include coordinating and supervising the City’s annual operating and capital budget processes; overseeing fiscal policy development, accounting, payroll, benefits administration, and risk management; directing recruitment, employee relations, and labor compliance functions; and ensuring adherence to legal, financial, and personnel requirements. The position also facilitates the City’s Information Technology Advisory Committee and Safety Advisory Committee, coordinates legislative and organizational initiatives, and provides administrative support for citywide projects and programs.
This role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and human resources expertise to support the City’s organizational effectiveness and long-term fiscal sustainability.
TYPICAL DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Administrative Director provides leadership, financial stewardship, and organizational support across the City’s administrative and operational functions. This position advances City Council priorities and City Manager initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration. Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Leadership, Policy, and Council Priorities
Financial Management and Treasury Functions
Human Resources, Team Building, and Organizational Development
Administration and Interdepartmental Support
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION (NOT REQUIRED):
Mission Statement
Fort Bragg is a small town nestled between the coast and the redwoods with a strong sense of community that seeks to preserve its environment while providing resilient public facilities and infrastructure and supporting a safe and vibrant economic, multi-cultural, and recreational experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Vision
Fort Bragg, a California coastal destination with rich natural resources and rugged beauty, is transforming our future by weaving together our people, ecosystems, and economy to create community prosperity. We are making our mark in the 21st Century by creating climate-ready and energy independence, housing and economic opportunities, accessible health care, community public safety, and education for all.
We are guided by the following Core Values:
Innovation: We highly encourage creativity and forward-thinking solutions to meet the evolving needs of our city.
Honesty & Integrity: We believe in transparent, honest, and ethical interactions with our community and stakeholders.
Service-Oriented: We are responsive to the public and to each other to demonstrate our genuine commitment to creating a Fort Bragg that serves us today and readies us for a successful tomorrow.
Fair & Ethical: principles and practices, Fort Bragg promotes an inclusive community culture of unity and equality that openly invites everyone to enjoy our unique coastal enclave.
Collaboration: nourishes civic pride and celebrates the diversity of our city and the meaningful municipal services that our residents and businesses rely on.