City Manager

Overview

Clatskanie, a picturesque town located in Oregon's Lower Columbia region, is a blend of natural beauty and rich history. Situated conveniently between the cities of Portland and Astoria, Clatskanie offers an escape into a serene, forested landscape while remaining connected to urban amenities. Clatskanie was named after a small, vanished tribe of Native Americans, the Tlatskanai tribe, whose name suggests "swift running water,” reflecting the Clatskanie River that enhances the town's charm.

Historical landmarks include Flippin Castle, a historic turreted mansion atop a hill that functions as a museum and special event center. For those looking to get outside, walking and water trails begin in the Clatskanie City Park, which also offers playgrounds, playing fields and a covered skatepark. After launching a kayak in the park, kayakers can wind their way to the Columbia River.

The City of Clatskanie operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council is composed of six councilors elected at large, and a mayor elected separately from the council positions. Council terms are four years, with three terms expiring at the end of each even-numbered year. The Mayor’s term is two years. The City has 10 FTEs and the 2024-25 total city budget was $9.6 million.

City departments include Administration (City Manager, Finance Manager / City Recorder, Senior Clerk and a General Clerk) and Public Works (Public Works Director, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Public Works Foreman, and two Utility Workers). Police services, legal services, city planning services, and building codes and enforcement are contracted out. The senior and general clerk positions provide support to both Administration and Public Works.

• Under the administrative supervision of the City Council, provide general management and administration for all city functions.
• Plan, organize, direct and control the activities and operations of the City of Clatskanie, exercising supervision and leadership over the city’s employees, contractors, and agents.
• Lead the development of program and policy recommendations for presentation to the City Council and facilitate the implementation of the Council’s vision.
• Serve as chief budget officer and floodplain administrator.
• Administer the collective bargaining agreement with the exclusive representative.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or business administration is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in local government, ideally in roles such as city administrator/manager, assistant city administrator, finance director, community development director, other department head, or a comparable position, is required.
• A master’s degree in public administration or business administration is desirable.
• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience that ensures the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply online, visit Prothman Company at  and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call . The City of Clatskanie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by March 1, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)