Basic Function
This position will remain posted until filled. First review of applications will be March 18.
Lead. Inspire. Serve. Shape the future of SeaTac.
The City of SeaTac is seeking an experienced, strategic, and community-minded
Deputy City Manager to join our executive leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to guide citywide operations, strengthen organizational excellence, and support high-quality services for our diverse community of residents, visitors, and businesses.
If you’re a values driven leader who excels at complex challenges, collaborative problem-solving, and impactful public service, we’d love to meet you.
About The Role
The Deputy City Manager serves as a key advisor and partner to the City Manager, providing executive oversight to assigned departments and supporting efficient, accountable, and innovative city operations. This position may also serve as Acting City Manager when needed.
Basic Functions (City-Values Driven)
Aligned with SeaTac’s values of
Collaboration, Accountability, Trustworthiness, Social Responsibility, and Emotional Intelligence, the Deputy City Manager:
- Provides executive leadership to assigned departments, ensuring responsible stewardship and transparent operations.
- Advises and supports the City Manager with sound, strategic, and trustworthy decision-making.
- Builds strong collaborative relationships across departments, Council, staff, and the community.
- Upholds accountability by monitoring departmental performance, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance.
- Applies emotional intelligence and diplomacy when addressing complex issues and community concerns.
- Promotes social responsibility through active engagement with community groups and public partners.
Representative Duties
- Confer with directors and other public officials to gather information required by the City Manager for the development of action plans and programs. E
- Convey information and directives to City personnel regarding policies and programs; facilitate communications between the City Manager’s office and City departments. E
- Assist the City Manager in the preparation of the City’s annual budget; assist the development of fiscal policies and confer with Finance and Systems staff regarding revenues and expenses. E
- Direct report for Operations Directors: Community and Economic Development, Public Works, and Parks, Community Programs and Services. E
- Attend a variety of meetings and conferences including City Council meetings; serve on committees and administrative boards and represent or accompany the City Manager as directed. E
- Assist the development of fiscal policies for assigned departments and confer with Finance and Systems staff regarding revenues and expenses. E
- Attend a variety of meetings and conferences including City Council meetings; serve on committees and administrative boards and represent or accompany the City Manager as directed. E
- Prepare a variety of written materials including administrative, special studies, correspondence and other documents. E
- Prepare and make presentations to Council. E
- Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for additional information from the City Council and the public; obtain and provided information as needed regarding City activities and services. E
- Confer with community groups and organizations regarding proposed or existing City projects and programs; represent the City Manager at a variety of civic functions and events. E
- Review and approve a variety of documents including proposed ordinances and resolutions for City Council consideration, requisitions for major purchases of goods and services and personnel requisitions for additional staffing according to established guidelines and within scope of authority. E
- Provide direct oversight of Departments as assigned by City Manager. E
- Perform other duties as assigned.
E denotes an essential function of the job
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Required Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Eight (8) years of experience working in a government agency, including five (5) years in a management position in a highly complex public service organization.
Knowledge In
- Principles and practices of administration planning, organizing, and directing management services.
- Principles and practices of budget administration.
- Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, laws and regulations relating to assigned activities.
- Independently perform the most difficult administrative support services.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze and evaluate assigned service delivery methods and techniques.
- Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibility.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Skill In
- Analyzing and interpreting policy issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
- Analyzing and evaluating administrative issues.
- Developing programs and services to meet strategic goals and strategies.
- Assuming executive-level responsibilities and making appropriate decisions, while assuring compliance with City goals and objectives.
- Interpreting and applying municipal policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
- Presenting and defending operational reports and information in public meetings.
- Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of staff.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
- Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability To
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Work with others while exhibiting excellent diplomacy, patience and tact.
- Handle highly stressful situations with confidence.
- Research techniques and sources of information to solve complex issues.
- Understand, apply and potentially improve City operations, policies, and objectives.
- Represent the City professionally in community and public relations.
- Utilize principles and practices of local budget preparation and monitoring.
- Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff..
- Employ the rules and regulations governing public meetings.
- Interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Licenses And Other Requirements
- A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record, submitted prior to hire.
The City of SeaTac offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. These benefits include the following:
Medical Benefits/Life Insurance
- Regence Medical Insurance: choice of a copay or High Deductible Plan with option of a Health Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente with a Deductible
- Choice of Delta Dental of Washington or Willamette Dental Group for Employer Paid Dental Plans
- VSP is Employer Paid Vision Plan
- Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance with the Hartford Insurance Company
- Employer Paid Long Term Disability with Standard Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program with Compsych
Retirement:
Employees are enrolled in the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Plan (PERS); employee and employer contribute to the plan.
Social Security Replacement
The City contributes 5.058% to the 401a Social Security Replacement Plan with MissionSquare 401a. Employee contributes 6.2%.
Deferred Compensation
Employees have the option of contributing to an MissionSquare 457 plan.
Paid Leave
- Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month
- Accrue 8 hours of vacation leave per month
- 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays per year
- Management leave for exempt personnel
Tuition Reimbursement: employees are eligible to participate after completion of their probationary period.
Wellness Program: Fun and engaging wellness activities to encourage a healthy work place.
Commuter Trip Reduction Program: The City provides incentives to reduce single occupancy vehicle commute, and provides a monthly pass up to $100 to cover transit needs.
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