City Administrator

Featured City Administrator City of Fort Smith, AR Fort Smith, nestled along the Arkansas-Oklahoma border in the scenic Arkansas River Valley, blends striking natural beauty with the rich character of a historic frontier town. As Arkansas's third‐largest city, it offers sweeping riverfront views, preserved landmarks, and immersive stories from its days as a gateway to the Old West, all while showcasing a lively modern downtown filled with dining, arts, and culture. With its unique mix of heritage and contemporary energy, Fort Smith truly lives up to its promise as the place "Where the new south meets the old west," inviting visitors to experience both its storied past and its vibrant present. The Board of Directors and the Mayor are seeking an experienced and seasoned achievement-oriented leader with a demonstrated track record of success. The Board is looking for someone to work with them as a partner, a supporter, and a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate will help the Board to find creative solutions to the challenges it faces. At the same time, he/she will need to be able to speak up diplomatically when something is not realistic or achievable, of course, and be able to back up their statements/concerns with their research. In terms of specific skills, the individual will have a business minded approach and demonstrated success in budgeting and finance, management, economic development and redevelopment, water and sewer systems, and strategic planning. Knowledge of and experience with intergovernmental relations will be important to the individual's success. The proven ability to manage multiple projects from conception to completion, on time and within a budget, will be an important skillset for the next Administrator. The position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public policy or a related field, and at least five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience as a senior level government director. A master's degree or ICMA credentialing is preferred. The salary range is $210,000 to $260,000. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to apply@cb-asso.com by June 5th. Please apply ASAP as resumes will be screened as they arrive. Questions should be directed to Jeff Durbin (970) 531-1240 or Scott Krim at (801) 628-8364. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on "Executive Search / Active Recruitments". How to Apply Post Date May 08, 2026 Application Deadline Jun 05, 2026 To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to apply@cb-asso.com by June 5th. Please apply ASAP as resumes will be screened as they arrive. Apply Now Job Details Salary $210,000 - $260,000 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time City of Fort Smith Address 623 Garrison Ave Fort Smith , AR 72901-2508 United States Population 90,517 Website http://www.fortsmithar.gov Form of Government Council-Manager ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job