Chewelah, Washington, (pop. approx. 2,700), is a charming, rural city nestled in the heart of Stevens County, known for its scenic beauty, abundant recreational opportunities, and welcoming small-town atmosphere. Located less than an hour north of Spokane, Chewelah offers a relaxed pace of life surrounded by stunning mountains, lush forests, and the winding Colville River. The area is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Chewelah is uniquely structured with two non-contiguous city areas. Chewelah South, the original town site, serves as the city’s main commercial and employment hub. About 3.5 miles to the north, Chewelah North is centered around the Chewelah Golf & Country Club and the municipal airport.

The City of Chewelah operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. Under the leadership of the City Administrator, who reports directly to an elected Mayor and a seven-member City Council, Chewelah provides essential services through a dedicated team of around 28 employees. City departments include Airport, Building, Electric, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Planning, Police, and Public Works. Chewelah’s general fund balance stands at $2,647,182. Approximately 75% of the city’s workforce is represented by organized labor. In addition to essential services, such as electricity, water, sewer, police, and solid waste management, the City prioritizes public engagement and maintains a responsive city administration.

Working under the direct supervision of the Mayor, the City Administrator exercises supervision over all municipal employees, either directly or through subordinate supervisors. The City Administrator is responsible for the management and supervision of all departments, agencies, and officers of the city to achieve goals within available resources. This position provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations, and coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, political science, business management, or a closely related field, and/or five (5) years of experience as a municipal administrator. Executive leadership experience in a small to mid-size agency is preferred, however, city experience is not required if the candidate demonstrates strong executive leadership experience.

Benefits include: 160 hours of vacation each year. New hires, vacation hours will be prorated on a calendar year basis. Sick Leave, accrued at 8 hours per month. Paid holidays. 2 paid personal holidays per year. Longevity pay of 3% after 5 years. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance - City pays 100% for employee and 100% vision and life insurance for spouse/dependent(s). AFLAC. Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (PERS). Deferred Compensation program or DCP Roth program.

For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Chewelah is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: December 15, 2024 (open until filled).