The city of Saco, Maine (Population 20,000+), seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking municipal manager to serve as its next City Administrator. Saco is ideally situated on the mouth of the Saco River in Southern Maine along the Atlantic Ocean, less than 20 minutes south of downtown Portland and less than two hours north of Boston, Massachusetts. Saco has a growing population, a thriving economy, and vast recreational opportunities. In addition, Saco is a coastal community with a picturesque downtown area, top-tier schools, and varied housing options. Saco’s workability and livability are possible due to its proximity to Interstate 95, US Route 1, and the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail and Pan Am freight rail. In a 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey, 97% of residents indicated their quality of life in Saco was “good” or “very good.” The City Administrator oversees city services and operations.
Hired by the Mayor and seven City Councilors, the City Administrator directs and supervises the city departments, prepares and submits the annual budgets, and is primarily responsible for city operations. The City Charter reflects the ICMA Council-Manager form of government. The city has a General Fund budget of approximately $80 million (including education and county appropriations) and has approximately 200 FTEs and an additional 180 seasonal employees. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field (master’s preferred) and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in public administration or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated senior leadership or related business experience.
The salary range for this position is $175k to $190k and is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the City of Saco offers an excellent benefits package.
The city of Saco is an Equal Opportunity Employer