The city of Portland this week launched a national search for a new city administrator, more than two and half years after voters approved an overhaul of the city’s government.

Mayor Keith Wilson will hire the administrator, a new role for Portland. The candidate must be confirmed by the City Council, which was expanded by the same 2022 ballot measure.

“Our city administrator will set the tone for Portland,” Wilson said in a prepared statement. “They will inspire and guide city staff, deliver high-quality services that Portlanders can trust and help us solve our biggest challenges.”

The city administrator will oversee an $8.6 billion budget and 6,800 city employees.

The job pays between $284,000 and $393,000. Wilson encouraged candidates to , when application reviews will begin. The selection process will include multiple rounds of interviews with city leaders, staff and community partners.

Wilson stated that he anticipates selecting a city administrator this fall, with the goal that the administrator will begin work late this year or early in 2026.

The administrator will take over from Michael Jordan, who plans to retire at the end of this year after serving as interim administrator during the city government’s transition.

“My assignment is clear: handing off the keys to a city government that’s ready to deliver for Portlanders,” Jordan said. “I’m excited for the next city administrator to lead our dedicated team in writing Portland’s next chapter.”

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