CITY MANAGER
North Plains, Oregon

First Review: August 25, 2024

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The City of North Plains is seeking a hands-on City Manager for this growing community of 3,660 situated in Oregon’s beautiful Tualatin Valley 18 miles northwest of Portland. North Plains lies in the heart of Washington County’s “Silicon Forest” with proximity to multinational employers like Nike, Genentech, and Intel. North Plains is known for its natural beauty, friendly small-town atmosphere, and quiet rural lifestyle within reach of larger cities such as Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Portland.   

 

THE CITY OF NORTH PLAINS 

Incorporated in 1963, the City of North Plains operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City serves a population of 3,660 across .90 square miles with a biennial 2023-2025 budget of $51.4 million and a team of 16.2 FTEs. Departments include Finance & Administration, Boards & Commissions (includes City Council), Library, Community Development, Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, Water Utility, and Streets Utility. North Plains also has an Urban Renewal Agency. 

 

THE CITY MANAGER 

The City Manager is the chief administrative officer and the highest operating management level position in the City. This position is directly responsible to the Mayor and City Council. The City Manager will assist the Mayor and City Council in the development of city policies and carry out policies established by ordinances and resolutions. Responsibilities include coordinating all services provided by the City, serving as the executive director of the City’s Urban Renewal Agency, leading the City’s human resources function, and overseeing and coordinating internal and external communications and community engagement. 

 

WHY APPLY 

This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on manager of a small-town city in a renowned high-tech region just outside of Portland. North Plains has a blend of long-time residents and recent arrivals who enjoy the small-town benefits of knowing your neighbors, shopkeepers, community leaders, and elected officials. Residents and businesses know that when they express a concern or their opinion to city staff it will be addressed. The new City Manager will be instrumental in continuing the City’s history of preserving its sense of community while effectively guiding necessary growth. The community’s visionary leaders know that city growth in employment and housing will provide financial stability, additional employment opportunities, housing choices, and urban and retail services. Staff members are very competent and committed to the success of North Plains. 

For questions on this position, please contact:

Bob Larson
GMP Consultants
Bob@gmphr.com
(425) 894-8097