The City of Gloucester is now accepting applications for the full time, in person position of Chief Adminstrative Officer for the Mayor's Office. The Chief Administrative Officer manages and supervises the operational activities and functions of fourteen (14) City Departments/Agencies. Works with the Mayor in the preparation of an annual operating budget covering the fourteen (14) Departments/Agencies, and works, in cooperation with the City Auditor, to administer the operating budget throughout the year. Works with the Mayor and the heads of the City Departments/Agencies in the development of a capital outlay program and the preparation of a capital improvement budget.
Under the supervision of the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer shall be specifically responsible for the submission of reports covering operational activities and functions of the fourteen (14) City Agencies and Departments, the installation and maintenance of financial management and record keeping systems, the conduct of continuing studies of the work effectiveness of the fourteen (14) City Departments/Agencies and assisting the Mayor in the creation of management policies based on those studies, and at the Mayor’s direction, the preparation of programs and/or proposed ordinances necessary to improve the management of the City. Performs other duties as necessary.
This is a full time, in person, 35 hour per week, benefit eligible position. Salary range is $149,075.48 - $185,356.63 per year based on qualifications and experience. A full job description can be found at
Qualified candidates should submit an application to jobs@gloucester-ma.gov no later than Monday December 22, 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $149,075.48 - $185,356.63 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person