City Administrator - West Fargo, North Dakota

Salary: $185,000.00 - $215,000.00 Annually

Location : West Fargo, ND

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00163

Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration

Opening Date: 07/19/2023

Job Description

Qualified applicants are asked to apply by August 21, 2023.

West Fargo, North Dakota (est. pop. 41,000), a rapidly growing city in the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to serve as City Administrator. Surrounded by scenic landscapes and a multitude of outdoor recreational amenities, including an extensive park system, local trails, and year-round community events, West Fargo is proud of its welcoming and inclusive community spirit, commitment to innovation and forward-thinking initiatives, and focus on sustainable development.

Under the direction of the City Commission, the City Administrator provides leadership and direction to all city departments by establishing goals and objectives set by the City Commission and assisting department heads in developing and implementing procedures to accomplish department goals and objectives.

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is$185,000 - 215,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. West Fargo offers a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, life insurance, and participation in the NDPERS Pension Plan.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field, along with a minimum of ten years of management and supervisory experience in municipal administration, with assistant or city manager/city administrator experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid driver's license is required.

Special Instructions

First review of resumes occurs on August 21, 2023. Following this date, applications will be screened against criteria outlined in the recruitment brochure. For more information, please contact Patty Heminover at or 651.223.3058.

Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional as described in the published job announcement?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10+ Years

03

Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?

• Municipal Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• United States Armed Forces
• Private Sector
• Other

04

Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?

• Under 10,000 Residents
• 10,000 - 20,000
• 20,001 - 50,000
• 50,001 - 100,000
• 100,001 - 300,000
• Over 300,000 Residents
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05

Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?

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Please enter any certifications you currently possess that are applicable to this position.

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