City Administrator

About the Role

The City of Calvert City, Kentucky, is seeking its next long-term City Administrator. This role is ideal for someone who values innovation, strong leadership, and an exceptional quality of life. Calvert City, recognized as the 2025 Kentucky League of Cities' City Government of the Year, offers a stable leadership environment, a strong local economy, and a commitment to serving its residents.

About the Community

Calvert City is a welcoming, close-knit community of approximately 2,500 residents, nestled along the Tennessee River in Western Kentucky. It boasts an affordable cost of living, safe neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life. The community is dedicated to promoting an active lifestyle with its connected parks, the Calvert City Greenway trail system, and easy access to Kentucky Lake. As a golf cart-friendly community, residents enjoy convenient travel to local amenities and events. The city also features award-winning golf, Kentucky Dam Village State Park, and the nostalgic Calvert Drive-In Theatre.

Ideal Candidate

• Good Communicator: Serves as the face of Calvert City.
• Organized: Plans, prioritizes, and manages tasks and resources efficiently to meet goals and deadlines.
• Open-minded: Evaluates alternative viewpoints and new information objectively, without undue bias or prejudice.
• Customer Service: Provides courteous, responsive, and reliable assistance to ensure residents feel valued, heard, and supported.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, political science, law, engineering, or related field (master’s degree preferred).
• ICMA-CM certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of executive municipal leadership experience.
• Utility management experience preferred.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000 annually. The City of Calvert City offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including a generous family health insurance program, vacation, and professional development support. Participation in the CERS – Kentucky Public Pensions Authority ensures long-term financial security. Professional growth is encouraged through City-paid training opportunities and professional memberships.

Application Process

To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé, and five professional references with email addresses to apply@arndtmunicipalsupport.com. Confidential inquiries may be directed to James W. Arndt, President & CEO, Arndt Municipal Support, Inc., at (217) 500-0770. The application deadline is August 24, 2026. Finalists will be subject to background checks, a DISC Behavior Assessment, and in-depth interviews.

The City of Calvert City, Kentucky, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.