Assistant City Manager & Human Resources Director

Assistant City Manager & Human Resources Director

City of the Dalles, OR

The City of The Dalles is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader to serve as Assistant City Manager & Human Resources Director. This executive-level position is a key strategic partner to the City Manager and City leadership and provides direct leadership to several important City functions.

The position currently oversees Human Resources, Safety & Risk, Information Technology, Finance, and Library services, with direct supervisory responsibility for assigned department directors and executive-level staff. The portfolio may evolve over time based on organizational priorities and the strengths of the successful candidate.

As Human Resources Director, this position also leads the Citys small but mighty Human Resources Department and is responsible for the full range of City human resources functions. This is a working director role that requires both strategic leadership and a willingness to personally engage in complex, sensitive, and sometimes difficult personnel matters.

The City welcomes candidates who have built their careers through either public administration or human resources leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong executive judgment, demonstrated experience navigating complex employee and organizational issues, and the ability to build trust while addressing difficult matters directly.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader who thrives in a dynamic public-sector environment and is committed to building a positive, accountable, equitable, and high-performing organization.