Featured Assistant City Manager City of Bangor, ME The City of Bangor is hiring for an amazing opportunity, for the right candidate interested in making a difference, as the Assistant City Manager. The Assistant City Manager serves in a highly visible and responsible leadership role, providing day-to-day assistance regarding a wide variety of administrative and governance functions to the City Manager, City Council, department directors and division heads.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list is meant to be an overview and should not be considered all-inclusive.  Assist the City Manager in development and implementation of City goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic plan.  Provides leadership, oversight, and support to all City Departments & directly supervises the Finance Department and the Divisions of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Risk and Safety, Information Services, and Communications.  May serve as representative at the city level for hearing and deciding union grievances, and representing the city / department in grievance arbitration.  Leads special projects on behalf of the City Manager's office, often across departments and/or city wide, as well as on behalf of the City Council, as assigned.  Works closely with the Communications Manager on relevant materials, distribution of information, and website and social media content to facilitate transparency, access, and information to citizens, customers, and other interested parties.  Assists the City Manager and Department Heads with a wide variety of day to day city-wide operational issues including responding to citizens concerns, complaints and requests for information; developing reports, research and recommendations for changes or improvements in operations; and general problem solving.  Assists City Manager with recruitment and selection process for Department Heads reporting to City Manager. Serves as staff liaison to the Government Operations Committee and the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Human Rights, preparing Committee agendas, preparing background material and information, and attending meetings of the Committee.  Participates in the development and review of the annual budget and capital improvement program with the City Manager, Finance Director and Department Heads.  Serves as liaison for the City Manager's Office to other departments and divisions, outside agencies and organizations, and the media, providing assistance or information as needed or required, including representing the city at the local, county or state level.  Meets and interacts with the public in city offices or in the community, and provides assistance as requested or necessary.  Drafts, creates, and edits memos, policies, ordinance and other documentation, as needed.  Provides assistance to the City Manager and City Council regarding state and federal legislative issues, including researching issues affecting Bangor, drafting testimony for city councilors or senior staff, attending legislative public hearings or work sessions, and related functions.  Attends City Council Meetings and assists Council members with citizen concerns, requests for information and related issues.  Attends various external events, meetings, and functions representing the City in a professional manner.  Represents City Manager as needed; serves as Acting City Manager in the absence of the Manager, or as may be assigned.  Serves as Chair of the General Assistance Fair Hearing Authority; coordinates annual City of Bangor Annual Charitable Campaign.  May serve as acting Department Head when there is an absence or vacancy.  Performs related duties as may be assigned by the City Manager

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 Extensive knowledge and experience regarding all aspects of municipal operations, ability to function successfully in a public setting, and a genuine commitment to providing outstanding public service. Position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Public Management , including Public Policy, or closely related field and/or equivalent demonstrated experience. Preferred candidates will possess a graduate level degree in a related field and progressive senior level leadership and increasing responsibility in a similar organizational setting. Incumbent must have ability pass a rigorous and thorough background investigation, including the ability to pass an FAA background review.  This position requires flexibility to work a variable schedule, including nights, and occasional weekends and holidays, as necessary. Must be available by phone to respond to emergencies, as needed, particularly when filling in for City Manager How to Apply Post Date Sep 10, 2026 Applications can be completed online here: https://apply.bangormaine.gov/ and will be accepted until the position is filled. Apply Now Job Details Salary $127,275 - $170,975 Job Function Assistant/Deputy Chief Administrator Position Type Full Time City of Bangor Address 73 Harlow St Bangor , ME 04401-5118 United States Population 33,039 Website http://www.bangormaine.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 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms 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