City Manager Pro Tem (Administrative)

TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CITY MANAGER PRO TEM


The City of Lincoln City is seeking a City Manager Pro Tem to provide continuity of operations during the recruitment process for a full time City Manager. This is a temporary employment opportunity of up to six (6) months. The compensation package is negotiable based on a prorated salary within the adopted annual salary range of the City Manager position ($140,000-$160,000). Temporary housing is available.

The deadline for consideration in the first round of applications is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants must submit an application on the City's online application portal including résumé and cover letter that explains your interest in the temporary position and highlights your qualifications.

This application also contains several essay-style questions related to the position description.

Please contact the Human Resources Director, Abigail Edwards with questions at aedwards@lincolncity.org or 541-996-1201.


CITY MANAGER PRO TEM - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Located on the scenic Oregon Coast, Lincoln City borders the 680-acre Devils Lake and the Coast Range on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. Its stunning natural scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities make the city a popular tourist destination.

Pro Tem service may begin mid- to late-August and will include most of the regular duties of the City Manager. The interim period includes work on various committees and advisory boards, plan implementation, land transactions, annual partner meetings, local events, and ongoing projects. Attendance at all City Council meetings is expected, as well as participation with the City Charter Revision Ad-Hoc Committee to help ready potential changes for the November 2026 general election.

The City of Lincoln City operates under the Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is composed of six Council Members, elected from three wards, and the Mayor, who is elected at-large. They have staggered four-year terms. The City Manager, City Attorney, and Municipal Judge all work under the City Council.

Under the general supervision of the City Council, the City Manager Pro Tem is responsible for the overall management of the City's organization and operations. The City Manager Pro Tem will plan and direct the activities of all City departments and functions through subordinate department directors and others, provide information to the City Council and act as its policy advisor, and serve as the City's Chief Administrative Officer and Budget Officer.

Roughly 155 FTEs offer a full range of city services, including water, sewer, streets, police, emergency services dispatch, economic development, urban renewal, parks and recreation, court, planning and community development, a library, and a tourism-promotion department called Explore Lincoln City. City administration and operations also include in-house legal representation, finance, information technology, and human resources. The City Manager Pro Tem has fifteen direct reports including 10 department heads and 5 administration staff.

For full details about the position, please see the attached job description, including Charter requirements for the City Manager Pro Tem.