City Administrator

City of Clyde Hill, City Administrator
First Review: March 8, 2026
Salary: $165,000 – $220,000 annually DOQ

Apply online: https://gmphr.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2nm8xm09urn/aa0

The City of Clyde Hill, WA is seeking a dynamic and experienced City Administrator to guide this
residential community of just over 3,000 residents, less than two miles from Seattle across the SR 520
floating bridge. Perched on a gentle hill above neighboring cities, Clyde Hill is prized for its elevated
setting with panoramic views of Lake Washington, the Seattle skyline, the Olympic Mountains, and
Mount Rainier. Consisting almost entirely of single-family homes on spacious, beautifully landscaped
lots, Clyde Hill is widely regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest,
with home values among the highest in the region.

THE CITY OF CLYDE HILL
The City of Clyde Hill serves a population of 3,095 across one square mile with a 2026 budget of $8.1
million, including a $6.8 million General Fund. A team of 20 FTEs works across five departments: City
Administration, Building & Planning, Finance, Police, and Public Works. Clyde Hill is bordered by
Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point and contracts with several of these neighbors
to share the costs of certain municipal services. The City operates under a Mayor-Council form of
government, with a five-member City Council and a Mayor who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of
the City.

THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Administrator serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, reporting directly to the Mayor and
working with the City Council. The Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all
City operations while providing overall leadership and vision to the entire City government. The position
oversees major functions including administration, finance, police, public works, building and planning,
and acts as the primary liaison for legal counsel.

WHY APPLY
Clyde Hill is a low-density residential community with many highly educated and professionally
successful residents. Nestled between Kirkland and Bellevue, residents have local access to regional
amenities, while enjoying a close-knit, intimate community, surrounded by natural beauty. The City
Administrator serves as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for day-to-day operations,
fiscal stewardship, and community engagement. The successful candidate will have a direct impact
working with an engaged staff and contracted service providers to implement policy, and ensure
efficient, high-quality service delivery to the community. The Mayor and Council desire an Administrator
who is an excellent communicator, exhibits sound judgment, displays high professional integrity, and
develops meaningful and positive relationships.

View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.

More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting the City of Clyde Hill with this search. Learn more at
gmphr.com. The City of Clyde Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is March 8, 2026.