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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City Council is seeking an an an ethical dedicated public servant who has integrity and fortitude with strong finance skills who embraces transparency and and open government The ideal candidate will:
» Exhibit an an an an engaging style and and be be an an an an open honest communicator willing to to to be be available to to to the Council community and city stakeholders » Bring considerable small-medium size city experience in in in in in order to to embrace innovative strategies to to provide an array of of municipal municipal services while dealing with the realities of of municipal municipal budget constraints » Possess well-rounded city management skills and and and be be comfortable in in in this small organization hands-on role You can be dealing with economic development one moment and transportation funding the next » Be a a a good listener who knows when when when to to to listen listen when when when to to to add perspective and when when when to to to tell the Council ‘no’ » Hit the ground running and not be afraid to jump in in in even if that means making a a a a a a a a mistake » Develop maintain and and understand the importance of strong relationships with city corporate partners » Believe in the the the city manager’s leadership team and and their their ability to make and and own their their decisions » Possess the political aptitude to anticipate issues of concern » Help the City maintain focus in in in in in order to accomplish meaningful change and not lose momentum despite
having various priorities EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will possess no less than five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience performing complex budgetary financial policy and organizational analysis duties Experience working directly with an an an an an elected council or or or board is is is preferred A Bachelor’s degree in in in business public administration or or or a a a a a a related field is is is expected with a a Master’s degree preferred