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City Administrator
City of Spearfish, SD
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
How to Apply
Post Date
Apr 27, 2026
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$174,552
$212,680
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
City of Spearfish
Address
625 N 5Th St
Spearfish, SD 57783-2311
United States
Population
13,549
Website
http://www.cityofspearfish.com
Form of Government
Mayor-Council
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City Administrator
City of Spearfish, SD
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
How to Apply
Post Date
Apr 27, 2026
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$174,552
$212,680
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
City of Spearfish
Address
625 N 5Th St
Spearfish, SD 57783-2311
United States
Population
13,549
Website
http://www.cityofspearfish.com
Form of Government
Mayor-Council
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This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
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City Administrator
City of Spearfish, SD
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
How to Apply
Post Date
Apr 27, 2026
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$174,552
$212,680
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
City of Spearfish
Address
625 N 5Th St
Spearfish, SD 57783-2311
United States
Population
13,549
Website
http://www.cityofspearfish.com
Form of Government
Mayor-Council
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City Administrator
City of Spearfish, SD
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
How to Apply
Post Date
Apr 27, 2026
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$174,552
$212,680
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
City of Spearfish
Address
625 N 5Th St
Spearfish, SD 57783-2311
United States
Population
13,549
Website
http://www.cityofspearfish.com
Form of Government
Mayor-Council
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This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
This position is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City of Spearfish while planning for and providing guidance to the Common Council regarding future operations. This is a full-time position. Candidates for the City Administrator position must have Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study closely related to the occupational field. (Political Science, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field). Candidates will have experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the departments in the city in order to direct and coordinate work within the city, usually interpreted to require ten years of related experience with at least five years in a leadership capacity. Preference given to candidates who have held a director level, assistant city administrator/manager, or chief administrative position in a municipal government organization.
Candidates must complete our online application process. Please visit the “Career Opportunities” page on the city’s website www.cityofspearfish.com. Candidates will be required to upload a resume and cover letter with their online application package.
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PM Magazine, May 2026
05-01-2026
The Fiscal Cliff
City Management, County Management — Not So Similar After All
04-01-2026
Understanding the similarities and differences promotes appreciation and cooperation.
PM Magazine, April 2026
04-01-2026
County Management
ICMA Innovation Bootcamp
06-02-2026
In this online cohort program, renowned public sector innovator Brian Elms will help you rewire your thinking, identify unnecessary work and focus your energy on tasks that matter.
You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form.
Leave this field blank
© International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2026 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Financial and Organizational Conflict of Interest
© International City/County Management Association (ICMA) 2026 All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Financial and Organizational Conflict of Interest
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