Nation's Cities - December 5, 2011

CLASSIFIEDS AND PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY
Positions
CITY ADMINISTRATOR: The
City of Ashland, Oregon (population
21,800+) is situated at the south-
ern tip of the Rogue Valley, along
Interstate 5, approximately 15 miles
north of the Oregon-California bor-
der. Located in the foothills of the
Siskiyou Mountains, Ashland is one of
the most picturesque communities in
the Pacific Northwest. The commu-
nity presents an almost “story-book”
setting with an outstanding living
environment, cultural opportunities,
varied housing stock, impressive parks
and recreation system, and an excel-
lent public school district. The City
Administrator coordinates the duties
and responsibilities of the follow-
ing Departments: Administration;
Administrative Services; Fire &
Rescue; Community Development;
Information Technology; Police;
Public Works and Electric Utilities.
Senior level appointments are made
by the Mayor, confirmed by the
City Council. The City of Ashland
employs 249 full-time personnel
and has a $95 million total budget
($18 million General Fund). Ashland
is a full-service City with its own
water, wastewater/sewer, and electri-
cal utility operations. The City of
Ashland operates under the strong
Mayor–Council form of govern-
ment with the Mayor elected for
a four-year term and six Council
Members elected, at-large, for four-
year overlapping terms. The City
Administrator is appointed by the
Mayor, with confirmation required
by a majority of the City Council.
The successful candidate will have a
strong background and knowledge
of municipal finance and budget,
organizational development, and suc-
cession planning. Prior experience as
a City Administrator or Manager is
preferred. Strong consideration will
be given to candidates who have 5–10
years of experience as an Assistant
City Manager/Administrator or
department head with direct expo-
sure to an elected body. Candidates
with prior experience in commu-
nities with public utilities will be
viewed favorably. The ideal can-
didate will have an understanding
of the nature and dynamics of a
visitor-oriented and actively involved
community. A Bachelor’s degree in
Public or Business Administration,
Government Operations, or a similar
program is required with an advanced
degree preferred. Substantial experi-
ence leading diverse and complex
committees and commissions is
highly desirable. He/she should be
an excellent communicator, both
verbal and written, with extensive
experience making presentations to
City Councils, community forums,
and other diverse teams. All City
Council meetings are televised live
on community cable and streamed
on demand from the City’s website.
The City Administrator must have
proven experience successfully man-
aging consultants and vendors, and a
demonstrated track record of work-
ing effectively with elected officials,
senior leadership, engaged citizenry
and professional organizations. The
starting salary and benefits are highly
competitive and negotiable, depend-
ing upon the experience and quali-
fications of the successful candidate,
with an anticipated starting range of
$130s, an automobile allowance, a
competitive retirement plan through
the State of Oregon, with a deferred
compensation program, health and
life insurance, paid leave and other
benefits. The opportunity to work
and live in a high quality commu-
nity, such as Ashland, constitute sig-
nificant additional benefits that will
accrue to the successful candidate.
Qualified candidates please submit
your résumé 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
November 18, 2011. Following the
first review date, résumés will be
screened in relation to the criteria
outlined in this brochure. Candidates
with relevant qualifications will be
given preliminary interviews with the
Consultant. Those deemed qualified
will be referred to the hiring author-
ity for further consideration. Final
interviews in Ashland will be offered
to those candidates named as final-
ists, with reference checks conducted
after receiving candidates’ permis-
sion. The final interview process will
be held in January 2012. For more
information please contact Andrea
Battle Sims by calling 216.397.2971
or 216.695.4776 or by visiting our
website at www.watersconsulting.
com/recruitment.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:
Sevierville, Tenn. (14,800+) Salary:
$83,408 to $136,792 + excel-
lent benefits depending on quali-
fications. The City Administrator
answers to five-member council
and is responsible for 275 full-time
employees and $50 million budget.
Candidates must be proven managers
with excellent communication and
team-building skills. Requirements
include: A demonstrated success in
Public Administration, budgeting
and finance, intergovernmental rela-
tions, leadership and strategic plan-
ning. At least seven ( 7) years’ experi-
ence as City Manager/Assistant City
Manager or equivalent. Bachelors
degree required (Master’s preferred).
Applications are public record. To
learn more about Sevierville, visit us
on the web at www.seviervilletn.org.
Resumes should be mailed to Mayor
Bryan Atchley, P.O. Box 5500,
Sevierville, TN 37864-5500; fax to
865.453.5518; or e-mailed to mayor-
atch@aol.com, by Friday, December
30, 2011. The City of Sevierville is an
equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of sex or
handicap in its programs or activities
pursuant to Public Law 93-112 or
101-336.
CITY ATTORNEY: City of
Longview, Washington ($84,804-
$114,492 DOQ). Longview is seek-
ing a seasoned attorney with sig-
nificant experience and extensive
knowledge in civil and municipal
law. Initial screening Dec. 19, 2011.
Please visit www.mylongview.com to
complete an on-line application and
supplemental questions. For more
information please call (360) 442-
5004; or e-mail human.resources@
ci.longview.wa.us.

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CITY MANAGER: The City of
Alva, Okla. is currently accepting
resumes for this position. Aldermanic
form of government. Resumes will be
accepted until position is filled. Please
send a letter of interest in the position
along with resume to: City of Alva,
Attn: Monty Pfleider, 415 4th Street,
Alva, OK 73717 or e-mail mayor@
alvaok.org, Attn: Monty Pfleider.
EOE.
DIRECTOR, INTERNAL
SERVICES: City of Salisbury
Maryland. (30,000) Career
Opportunity. $75,548-$86,781
DOQ. Full-time position. Serves as
Chief Financial Officer of a munici-
pality with a $49 million budget.
This position plans, directs and
supervises all of the City financial
activities including managing treasury
investments, accounting and report-
ing, the annual budgeting process,
utility billing, collections, and pro-
curement; directs the human resourc-
es division activities. This position
reports to and is under the direction
of the City Administrator and serves
as a resource to the Mayor, City
Council, Department Directors and
other employees regarding financial,
procurement, and human resources
issues. The City offers a competitive
salary and a comprehensive benefits
package. Candidate must possess a
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or
Finance, CPA designation and have
10 years of progressively responsible
professional experience in related
areas to include staff supervision.
Experience in government preferred.
To make application submit letter
of interest, resume and a City of
Salisbury Application which may be
found on www.ci.salisbury.md.us
Employment and Jobs Section. Attach
all and email to: jobs@ci.salisbury.
md.us or mail to: City of Salisbury,
Human Resources Department, 125
N. Division Street, Salisbury, MD
21801. EOE/M/F/D. This Position
closes on 12/20/2011. All applica-
tions must be received by 4:30 pm.
DIRECTOR OF TUCSON
WATER: Tucson, Arizona.
Population: 520,116. Requires BS/
BA or equivalent in Business/Public
Administration, Public Management,
Engineering.Br ochure at www.
mercergroupinc.com. Residency
required. Starting salary DOQ/E,
plus benefits/relocation assistance/
car allowance. Position open until
filled. Apply ASAP, resumes reviewed
as received. Confidential letter of
application, resume (see brochure for
information/requirements) to James
Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc.,
551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa
Fe, NM 87505. Voice: 505-466-
9500; Fax: 505-466-1274. E-Mail:
jmercer@mercergroupinc.com,
Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.
EOE. Resumes screened based on
criteria outlined in brochure.

POLICE CHIEF: City of Inkster is
seeking a qualified, experienced can-
didate to fill position of Police Chief.
Salary range $68K to $89K, depend-
ing on experience. Visit our website
at www.cityofinkster.com for details.
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