Hopkinsville is located in the Pennyrile region of southwest Kentucky, near the Tennessee border. It is the county seat of Christian County and had a population of 31,180 at the 2020 census, making it the eleventh largest city in Kentucky. The city is part of the Clarksville, TN–KY metropolitan area, and its economy and identity are closely tied to neighboring Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division. Hopkinsville pairs a historic downtown and strong agricultural roots with an active industrial base and continued growth in housing and economic development, offering the character of a close-knit community with access to a larger regional market.

Hopkinsville is a home rule class city operating under the mayor-council form of government with partisan city elections. The Mayor, elected to a four-year term, serves as the City’s chief executive. The legislative body is a 12-member City Council, with members elected by ward. The City Administrator is the chief appointed official in City government. The Administrator is appointed by the Mayor with Council approval and is responsible for directing all departments and employees of the City. Working at the direction of the Mayor and City Council, the Administrator carries out assignments in accordance with city ordinances, state statutes, and federal regulations, projects the City’s future needs, and establishes priorities for ongoing and proposed programs and projects. Direct reports include the heads of the Police, Fire, Public Works, Finance, Human Resources, City Clerk, and Information Technology departments.

Education and experience include a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in top management position, preferably within a local government or public setting. Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, & life insurance. 12 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 8 floating holidays per year are offered. Federal student loan repayment program is available for eligible employees. Compensation based on experience and education.