Classifieds: City Management

Chanute, KS - City Manager
Job Description: Chanute, KS (Pop. 9,411)
City Manager, Salary DOQ/E; Commission/Mgr. form (5 members non-partisan) $65M combined funds budget; 175 FTEs; Financially stable, historic community 90 miles SW of KC Metro; long-tenured, talented staff. Seek energetic leader for full-service org.; includes electric, gas, water, sewer, stormwater, fiber, landfill, refuse collection, airport.
Experience as CM, asst/similar required. Desire proven communicator, community builder, strong financial skills. BA required; MPA/advanced desirable. (EOE)
Questions to Art Davis (816) 246-4700. Confidential resume, cover letter, salary history + 8 work references to ArtDavis@ArtDavisGroupLLC.com by June 2, 2008.
Posted: 5/16/08

Weatherford - Assistant City Manager for Infrastructure and Development
Job Description: The City of Weatherford, Texas is seeking an Assistant City Manager for Infrastructure and Development. This is a new position created in an organizational restructuring designed to take the city to the next level of performance. The City of Weatherford is a rapidly growing community of 25,000 located approximately 30 miles west of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, and is the Parker County seat. An opportunity description brochure is available upon request.
Inquiries regarding this process should be directed to the consultant who is working with the city: Ron Holifield, Strategic Government Resources, PO Box 1642, Keller, Texas, 76244. 214-676-1691, Ron@GovernmentResource.com. ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS ARE PREFERRED
Posted: 5/14/08

Balch Springs - City Manager
Job Description: The City of Balch Springs, a Home-Rule City with 136 FTE and a $9.9 million budget, has an immediate opening for a City Manager.
The City Manager, under guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council is responsible for supervision, planning and directing department heads. implements personnel policies and serves as liaison and effectively communicates with the City Council and appointed boards as well as general public. The position will require interaction with various state and federal agencies and other local administrations.
Education requirements: Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Affairs or Business Administration with 5 years experience as a City Manager in a similar size city or Assistant City Manager in a larger size city. Or preferred: Master's Degree in Public Affairs or Business Administration plus 2 years experience as a City Manager in a similar size city or Assistant City Manager in a larger sized city.
Pre-Employment physical and drug screen required. Send resume, qualifications, references to City of Balch Springs, 3117 Hickory Tree Road, Balch Springs, TX 75180, attention, Cindy Gross, City Secretary.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Position is open until filled. EOE
Posted: 5/13/08

Midland - City Manager
Job Description: Population 103,174.
Requires MS/MA in Public/Business Administration/related field; 7 years management experience in local government.
Midland has 990 FTE employees, is a full-service city. FY 2008 General Fund operating budget is $69.97 million and total FY 2008 budget is $150.72 million.
Salary market competitive DOQ/E, benefits. Reasonable relocation expenses paid. Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com.
Resumes by COB June 8, 2008, to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W Cordova Road #726, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274. E-Mail: mercer@mindspring.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. EOE. Minority and Female Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.
Posted: 5/13/08

Bee Cave - City Administrator
Job Description: Starting salary range is competitive & negotiable, DOQ
The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration and at least seven years of increasingly more responsible management experience in a City Manager, Assistant City Manager or other senior municipal management position. A Master’s Degree is a plus. Applicants must possess a current valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will take place on June 6, 2008. For more information please contact Chris Hartung by calling our toll free number 877.356.2924 or by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com.
Posted: 5/13/08

Lee's Summit, Mo - City Manager
Job Description: Pop. 92,000; 653 employees; Salary negotiable DOQ.
Progressive community southeastern border of Kansas City. Ranked 44th in Money Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Live.”
B.S. Public/Business Administration/related field required. Master’s desirable. Experience w/jurisdictions approaching/exceeding 100k population preferred. Knowledge in development/redevelopment, TIF, environmental regulations, general aviation airports, mass transit, and regional/interagency cooperation.
Services: police, fire, public works, development administration, water/sewer utility. Developing Storm Water Utility. Contracted water/sewer treatment services. Quasi-independent Parks and Recreation Board.
Confidential resumes by June 18, 2008 to Gary W. Holland, The Mercer Group, Inc., 2603 South Oxford Drive, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074. E-Mail: gholland73@hotmail.com; Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com.
Posted: 5/9/08

Vernon - City Manager
Job Description: Vernon, Texas (pop. 11,600 /100 FTE / $13 mil budget)
City Manager is responsible for supervision, planning and directing department heads. Implements personnel policies and serves as liaison and effectively communicates with City Commission and appointed policy advisory boards as well as general public. Will require strong interaction with various state and federal agencies, other local administrations and the news media. Ability to establish short and long range planning goals to assist in growth and maintenance of all departments. Strong budgetary and management skills a must. Outstanding interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with a strong customer service orientation essential. Experience in negotiation and in management of economic growth also extremely important.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent in public administration or business administration from accredited university. Masters degree preferred. Five years of successful municipal experience.
Salary commensurate with background and experience. Excellent benefits package.
Applications will be taken until May 23, 2008.
For information about the position and to obtain City of Vernon job application please contact Linda Byers, Human Resources Director at 940-552-2581 or by e-mail at byers-linda@sbcglobal.net.
Posted: 5/1/08

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