City Administrator

Organization: City of Melrose, Minnesota

Position: City Administrator

Salary: $126,000 to $150,000

Benefits: Health, dental, HSA/FSA, life, disability, employee assistance, pension, and more 

Application Deadline: May 18, 2026

Job Summary: The City Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer, responsible for the overall management and operation of the City and its utilities. This role provides strategic leadership, supports the City Council and Utilities Commission, oversees departmental operations, and ensures effective implementation of policies, programs, and services in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

View the full position profile at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field and at least three to five years of relevant professional experience. Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, and financial management experience is required, with prior exposure to municipal utilities operations preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/389181-melrose-city-administrator/1482173-application-form/en and complete the application process by May 18, 2026. Finalists will be selected on June 8, 2026, and final interviews will be held on June 30, 2026.

Please direct any questions to Pat Melvin at pat@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x116.