Located in central Oregon, Madras serves as the county seat of Jefferson County and is home to 8,242 residents and over 58,000 acres of irrigated farmland. The region provides high desert scenery and panoramic views of the magnificent Cascade Mountain Range along with many outdoor recreation opportunities. Madras offers over 300 days of sunshine and only 13 inches of precipitation per year, making the area a popular destination for cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, camping, and water sports. The area also offers winter recreation, including skiing and snowboarding within a short drive. Madras is approximately 30 miles from Redmond, which has a regional airport with daily commercial flights, and 40 miles from Bend, providing expanded shopping, medical, and cultural amenities that allow residents to enjoy an urban-rural lifestyle.

The City of Madras operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor, elected for a two-year term, does not vote except to break ties. The City Council consists of six positions elected at large for four-year terms. The City operates on a 2025/2026 budget of $40,579,444 and employs approximately 45 FTEs. City departments include Administration, Community Development, Finance, Police, and Public Works. The Administration Department provides support to the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator, City departments, and the general public. Administrative functions are carried out by three fulltime positions: the City Administrator, the City Attorney, and the City Recorder/Elections Officer/Communications Specialist. The City Administrator and City Attorney each serve as direct reports to the Mayor and City Council, with distinct and independent responsibilities.

Under the direction of the Mayor and City Council, the City Administrator serves as the chief executive and administrative officer of the City and is responsible for implementing Council policy, overseeing City operations, and ensuring effective, efficient, and transparent municipal service delivery. The City Administrator provides executive leadership to City departments and works closely with each Department Director to coordinate, prioritize, and ensure that departmental services and functions are delivered efficiently, on time, and professionally. The Administrator serves as the principal advisor to the Mayor and City Council, providing professional, independent guidance on operational, legal, and financial considerations and recommending alternatives aligned with adopted priorities and available resources. The position requires clear and consistent communication internally with staff, externally with community partners, and with the City Council through preparation of written reports and recommendations to Council, coordination with department leadership, and engagement with the public in an open and professional manner.

Required Education & Experience: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in public administration, business, planning, civil engineering, or a related field. Six (6) years of progressively responsible municipal experience. (Please see complete position profile for preferred education and experience.)

For a complete position profile, full job description, benefits summary, and to apply online, visit Prothman Company at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Madras is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by April 19, 2026. (First review, open until filled.)