Welcome to Pascagoula, Mississippi, a community of friendly and diverse people. Located along the Gulf of Mexico, Pascagoula offers recreational activities for everyone. From birdwatching to water sports and fishing, there truly is something for everyone. As one of the oldest communities in the United States, the City is steeped in unique history and has won many awards. Two of the most recent include the Nasdaq 2021 Top 5 City for Families in the Southeast and the Mississippi World War II Heritage City award. As a family-focused community, Pascagoula has some of the best schools in the state. In 2022, the district was awarded an A by the Mississippi Department of Education, the highest grade possible. Ideal for families, adventure-seekers, and those who enjoy beautiful natural settings, Pascagoula is a city where residents put down roots and enjoy all that it has to offer.

The City of Pascagoula is looking for a strong, tenured professional manager with exceptional communication skills. The individual will work closely with the City Council to guide and improve the community. The elected officials understand their role and want to support the City Manager in making Pascagoula a better place to live and work. The City Council is very supportive of the City Manager and staff as they work with the residents, industry, state and federal officials, to make Pascagoula an even better place.

The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in public or business administration or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration, business administration or a related discipline is desirable. The individual should have three years or more experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager or in a directly related field. The best candidates will have demonstrated track records of achievement in management, finance, and community development. While major storms are infrequent, experience working with state and federal funding agencies would be a plus.

The salary range is $130,000 to $170,000 and the actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits are excellent. The City Manager will be part of the Mississippi Public Employees Retirement System. Questions should be directed to Steve Sorrell at (513) 317-0678 or Scott Krim at (801) 628- 8364. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on “Executive Search / Active Recruitments.