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CITY OF ISSAQUAH
CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
SUMMARY:
A position in his class, under the direction and authority of the Mayor, acts as the chief executive
officer of the City for day-to-day operations. Directs, administers and coordinates the activities and
functions of the various City offices, departments, commissions and boards in implementing the
requirements of City ordinances and the policies of the City Council. Assures the effective and
efficient utilization of City employees, funds, materials, facilities and time. Directs and controls the
overall operations of the City to assure optimum services to the community. Represents the City to the
community, state legislature, congress and other governmental agencies. Interacts directly with elected
officials to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the City organization and the handling of
important issues and concerns of a highly political nature. The incumbent works under the stresses of a
highly sensitive and responsible position and environment. On a day-to-day basis, this position has the
full responsibility to see that all functions of the City are carried out efficiently and effectively.
SCOPE:
Reports to:
Mayor
Supervises:
Deputy City Administrator, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Finance Director, City
Clerk/Director of General Services, Director of Parks & Recreation, Director of Public
Works Engineering, Director of Public Works Operations, Human Resources
Manager, Planning Director and Building Official. Indirectly supervises subordinates
to these positions.
Independently manages and directs all City operations in compliance with City ordinances and
directives of City Council. Has broad latitude for independent actions and decisions. Works closely
with other cities and government agencies to ensure overall operations of the City are directed toward
common City goals and objectives.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily indoors with some travel to visit organizations and groups