Employment Opportunity
City of Kelso City Manager
Salary: $96,000 to $120,000
Close Date Description: April 20, 2012
Job Description:
Under the direction of the City Council, the City Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls the operation of the City. The City Manager provides support to the City Council, represents the City as its Chief Executive Officer, provides direction and vision for the organization, and manages the City’s financial affairs.
This position is responsible for strategic planning with the City Council to establish long-term goals: represents the City with community groups, neighboring jurisdictions, governmental bodies, and the media to present the City’s viewpoint on pending administration and legislative actions; provides overall priorities and objectives for City Department Directors; and ensures the financial soundness and integrity of the City so that it can meet its commitments and maximize the delivery of services to its citizens.
Qualifications:
The City seeks an individual with broad-based management experience and knowledge of diversified, multifaceted operations in a public or private sector organization. Candidates must have a proven record of success, including outstanding management and leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Education and Experience:
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, or related field and a proven track record as a successful, high-level manager in a public or private sector organization.
Master’s degree in a related field and experience as the Chief Executive Officer of an organization is preferred.
Municipal experience is desired.
Contact Information:
Name: Shelly Timm, Executive Assistant
Phone: 360-577-3301
Address: 203 S. Pacific Ave#217
P.O. Box 819
Kelso, WA 98626
Contact Preference: E-mail
Application Process: Please send completed application packet (link below), letter of interest, current professional resume, and three letters of recommendation.
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