City Manager

The City of Harriman is hiring 

City Manager

Position Summary: This employee is responsible for the daily operation of City government activities and support services under the general supervision of the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the operations of the municipal government in order to implement Council policies in an effective, and economic manner. The City Manager serves at the will and pleasure of the City Council. Instructions to the City Manager can be general and the City Manager must routinely use independent judgment when completing tasks. The City Manager must consider different courses of action and sometimes deviate from operations "as they have always been done." The work requires frequent contact with the Mayor, City Council, committees, all department heads and employees, as well as the general public. The City Manager must coordinate these duties to assure the effective and efficient operation of the City government. The powers and duties of the City Manager are found in the City Charter, Article III, Executive Department, Section 29.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution or equivalent experience. A master's degree in public administration or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years' administrative experience in public administration or equivalent administrative experience where leadership, delegation, supervision and project management can be demonstrated.

If you think you have the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities that are listed on the job description and you can demonstrate that through your experiences, please send a cover letter and resume to Mayor Wayne Best at wayne.best@cityofharriman.gov and City Attorney John Owings at jeowings@owclaw.com by June 30, 2026. The city council is looking at the salary range between $95,000 and $115,000 depending on education and experience.