Welcome to the Alliance for Innovation Job Board for Managers, Administrators and Assistants.

Communications Administrator - Pensacola, FL

Salary Range: Dependent on qualifications and experience

Closing Date: Continuous

Pensacola, Florida (60,000), a thriving waterfront and historic community, seeks a dynamic and creative person to communicate and market the initiatives and mission of the City of Pensacola. This position is responsible for managing and directing the City’s internal and external communications. The Communications Administrator supervises public relations staff, creates communication strategies, and may serve as the key spokesperson and media contact for the organization. This position requires excellent writing skills, including experiences in writing press releases, annual reports, articles, and speeches. Handles sensitive and confidential information as part of the Mayor’s senior leadership team.

Bachelor's Degree in, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in media, public relations, journalism, marketing, or public administration, one (1) of which was in a supervisory capacity. This position reports directly to the Mayor.

This position will remain open until filled. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience.  Send resume and salary requirements to:

Sherrer L. Kuchera
Human Resources Administrator
222 West Main Street
Pensacola, FL   32502

AA/EOE/ADA

Deputy City Manager - Arvada, CO

Salary Range: The salary for the Deputy City Manager is dependent upon qualifications; the current salary range is $122,442 - $152,050 annually

Closing Date: March 30, 2012

Arvada, Colorado is a beautiful first-ring suburb of Denver, the Mile High City. Arvada retains a small-town feel even with its estimated population of 107,700.  The City has created a new position of Deputy City Manager.  The ideal candidate will work with the current Deputy City Manager and will be assigned oversight of multiple City Departments and services.  The incoming Deputy City Manager should have a background in strategic planning, performance management, a broad base of experience in policy level issues, extensive government experience, marketing experience and an understanding of the trends and demographics of the area.  The selected candidate will be politically astute yet apolitical with excellent financial management skills.  Typically, candidates applying for this position will possess a bachelor’s degree; education equivalent to a master’s degree with major course work in public or business administration or a closely related field is preferred.  The salary for the Deputy City Manager is dependent upon qualifications; the current salary range is $122,442 - $152,050 annually.  The City also offers an attractive benefits package.  If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply on line at www.bobmurrayassoc.com.  Please contact Mr. Regan Williams at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions.  Brochure available.  Closing date March 30, 2012.  

Assistant County Administrator, Internal Services - Pasco County, FL

Salary Range: Negotiable

Closing Date:  Continuous

General Description:

Highly responsible administrative and management work in directing a branch of county government. Serves as a member of the Core Team of leaders who work together to serve the citizens and businesses of Pasco County in the most effective way possible. Major functions within the branch include Budget, Accounting/Fiscal Services, Personnel, Purchasing, Information Technology, Facilities and Fleet; consisting of approximately 250 employees, a $97 million operating budget and a $36 million capital budget.

This position is being recruited to replace an incumbent who is expected to retire in 2012 and the successful candidate may serve in a subordinate role to the incumbent until that time.

Essential Job Functions:

Manages and leads development and implementation of all activities and programs of the Internal Services branch. Directs the research, preparation, presentation and management of the annual operating and capital budgets of the Board of County Commissioners. Evaluates the effectiveness of systems, operations, and programs. Negotiates Service Level Agreements with operating departments for the internal services provided by the Branch.

Oversees the management of the day to day operations and services of the Branch by setting the vision and framework that enables departments to successfully deliver program based services. Serves as the conduit for successful cross departmental communications, by setting appropriate policies and procedures, and through personal consultations with department heads. Confers with department heads and other management personnel to identify solutions that will satisfy the customer’s requirements.

Serves as liaison between County Administration and department heads. Attends all regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. Directs the preparation and presentation of agenda items to the Board for possible action. Serves as a member of the Development Review Committee (DRC) providing review and approval of major development activity. Coordinates branch capital improvement programs and projects. Guides departmental long-range plans based on multiple criteria, including but not limited to incorporation of the Board’s Strategic Plan. Ensures that departmental Business Plan Initiatives appropriately link to long term efforts.

Assists County personnel in evaluation of programs under their authority to reduce and control operating costs and/or increase efficiency in a manner consistent with the level of service to be provided per the policy direction of the Board. Reviews and approves departmental budget proposals prior to their final processing. Evaluates programs, goals, and performances.

Coordinates and participates in management improvement programs. Researches, evaluates, and designs management business practices and reporting systems for improving and measuring the effectiveness of systems, departmental operations and delivery of services and programs. Conducts analysis and prepares reports as appropriate.

Assists department heads in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and management techniques designed to facilitate production, quality control and work measurement programs that will ensure performance excellence. Reviews and approves changes to major service delivery process and operating procedures prior to adoption and implementation.

Directs the staff of administrative, professional, technical support personnel engaging in activities assigned to the office. Supervises department/division employees through department heads. Reviews and approves Department head recommendations for hiring, discharge, promotion, transfers, and personnel actions. Evaluates performance of Department and Division heads within the Branch.

Ensures compliance with Board policies and all relevant laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local governmental operations and practices. Knowledge of Florida Statutes as they relate to the operation of County government. Knowledge of Federal, State and private grants. Knowledge of the practices utilized in governmental budgeting and cost reduction. Knowledge of the principles of the Governor’s Sterling Award process, Baldrige or other high performance organizational theories/systems. Knowledge of the techniques used in the operation of a large internal services branch.

Ability to supervise the work of a large staff of professional, technical, clerical, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees. Ability to direct and carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies, and the public. Ability to set a vision for the future. Ability to build a strong leadership team that is capable of implementing the vision and goals of the County. Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems. Ability to prepare and analyze operating procedures and administrative reports. Ability to represent the County in public speaking events. Possession of excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills.

Minimum Requirements: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. A Master’s degree in a related field, or current CPA certificate, is required. Ten years experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions with a minimum of five years experience in public administration in an agency of comparable size or responsibility. 

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must become a Pasco County resident within twelve (12) months after employment date.

ADA/EOE/MF

Apply online at www.pascocountyfl.net

Assistant County Administrator, Public Services - Pasco COunty, FL

Salary Range:  Negotiable

Closing Date:  Continuous

General Description:

Highly responsible administrative and management work in directing a branch of County government.  Serves as a member of the Core Team of leaders who work together to serve the citizens and businesses of Pasco County in the most effective way possible.  Major functions within the branch include Emergency Services, Parks and Recreation, Community Services, (Animal Services, Elderly Nutrition, Human Services, Veterans Services, Community Development, Misdemeanor Probation), and Libraries; consisting of approximately 900 employees, 500 volunteers, a $94 million operating budget and a $9 million capital budget.

This position is being recruited to replace an incumbent who is expected to retire in 2012 and the successful candidate may serve in a subordinate role to the incumbent until that time.

Essential Job Functions:

Oversees the management of the day to day operations and services of the Branch by setting the vision and framework that enables departments to successfully deliver program based services. Serves as the conduit for successful cross departmental communication, by setting appropriate policies and procedures, and through personal consultations with department heads. Confers with department heads and other management personnel to identify solutions that will satisfy the customer’s requirements. 

Serves as liaison between County Administration and department heads. Attends all regular meetings of the Board of County Commissioners.  Directs the preparation and presentation of agenda items to the Board for possible action. Serves as a member of the Development Review Committee (DRC) providing review and approval of major development activity. Coordinates branch capital improvement programs and projects. Guides departmental long-range plans based on multiple criteria, including but not limited to incorporation of the Board’s Strategic Plan. Ensures that departmental Business Plan Initiatives appropriately link to long term efforts.

Assists County personnel in evaluation of programs under their authority to reduce and control operating costs and/or increase efficiency in a manner consistent with the level of service to be provided per the policy direction of the Board. Reviews and approves departmental budget proposals prior to their final processing. Evaluates programs, goals, and performances. 

Coordinates and participates in management improvement programs. Researches, evaluates, and designs management business practices and reporting systems for improving and measuring the effectiveness of systems, departmental operations and delivery of services and programs. Conducts analysis and prepares reports as appropriate.

Assists department heads in the development, implementation and maintenance of procedures and management techniques designed to facilitate production, quality control, and work measurement programs that will ensure performance excellence.  Reviews and approves changes to major service delivery process and operating procedures prior to adoption and implementation.

Directs the staff of administrative, professional, technical support personnel engaging in activities assigned to the office. Supervises department/division employees through department heads. Reviews and approves Department head recommendations for hiring, discharge, promotion, transfers, and personnel actions. Evaluates performance of Department and Division heads within the Branch.

Ensures compliance with Board policies and all relevant laws and regulations. 

Performs related work as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local governmental operations and practices.  Knowledge of Florida Statutes as they relate to the operation of County government.  Knowledge of Federal, State and private grants. Knowledge of the practices utilized in governmental budgeting and cost reduction. Knowledge of the principles of the Governor’s Sterling Award process, Baldrige or other high performance organizational theories/systems. Knowledge of the techniques used in the operation of a large public services branch.  

Ability to supervise the work of a large staff of professional, technical, clerical, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees. Ability to direct and carry out complex oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Commissioners, County employees, business partners, other governmental agencies, and the public. Ability to set a vision for the future. Ability to build a strong leadership team that is capable of implementing the vision and goals of the County. Ability to analyze and solve administrative problems. Ability to prepare and analyze operating procedures and administrative reports. Ability to represent the County in public speaking events. Possession of excellent customer service, leadership, and communication skills. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. A Master's degree in a related field is required. Ten years experience in progressively responsible supervisory positions with a minimum of five years experience in public administration in an agency of comparable size or responsibility.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Must become a Pasco County resident within twelve (12) months after employment date.

ADA/EOE/MF

Apply online at www.pascocountyfl.net

City Manager - Bell, CA

Closing Date: March 5, 2012

This is an opportunity to provide extraordinary public service to a community that has turned the corner and taken back their City.  Vision, creativity, integrity – these words describe the organization’s leader of the New City of Bell.

With the hard work of a skilled group of “transition managers,” much of the groundwork is currently being laid including the development of a professional annual budget, classification and compensation study, job descriptions, and other internal infrastructure improvements.

The City Manager will team with the new City Council and lead the organization and community into the future.  Opportunities abound to select a new team of professional department heads to assist in contemporizing the organization, provide quality government services, and improve civic pride.  The City Manager will also focus on economic development, General Plan development, and the disposition and use of City property.

Join in the renewal of the City of Bell – what better opportunity to contribute your proven experience and commitment to local government.

Please send your cover letter and resume electronically to:

Peckham & McKenney apply@peckhamandmckenney.com

Call Bobbi Peckham at (866) 912-1919 for more information.  A detailed brochure is available on our web site at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

Filing deadline:  March 5, 2012

Assistant City Manager - Maricopa, AZ

Salary Range: $92,946 - $139,420

City of Maricopa Overview

The City of Maricopa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Job Description

Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned, and expected commensurate with the administrative needs of a newly incorporated city.

The principal function of an employee in this class is to oversee and guide, as assigned, the activities of various Departments, Divisions and special projects to ensure they are in concert with the policies and goals of the City Manager and City Council; provide administrative guidance, as assigned, to departments to ensure the City’s goals and objectives are achieved in a timely and professional manner; provide the City Manager and City Council with accurate and timely information to support decision-making and policy direction; serve as an agency of the City Manager in conflict and dispute resolution; assist in the overall daily administration, decision making and policy direction guidance with the City Council and staff; recommend organizational enhancements and restructuring as necessary.

This position provides effective, professional leadership, positioning the City to meet the community’s current and future needs through appropriate technologies and services. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the City Manager. The principal duties of the position are performed in a general office environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support directly to the City Manager by serving as a liaison on major projects; managing oversight of the Development Services, Economic Development, and Community Services departments; supervising and directing staff; expediting resolution of certain matters in the City Manager’s Office and providing special research and support to the City Manager
• Represent the City and the City Manager to management staff, elected officials, and outside agencies; create, present and explain City programs, policies, and activities; and negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues
• Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and review and evaluate work methods and procedures

• Identify complex policy issues and work with departmental executive staff to create, present and implement comprehensive solutions with approval of City Manager and City Council
• Proactively monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; and direct the implementation of changes
• Participate in and contribute to the development and administration of the annual City budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct and approve expenditures of assigned departments; and direct the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary
• Provide or coordinate staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; serve on intergovernmental and citizen committees; attend and participates in professional group meetings; and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of public relations and public administration
• Attend City Council meetings and represent the City Manager as needed
• Interpret and ensure City Manager and City Council policies are understood and achieved
• Meet with City Manager and other CMO staff to discuss issues and objectives, to determine strategies and approaches, and to brief on current activities and challenges
• Meet with Department Directors to discuss programs or inquiries, answer questions, address challenges and resolve issues which may arise in the course of daily business, including budget, personnel, customer service and intradepartmental issues
• Resolve or participate in resolving customer complaints
• Represent the City Manager’s Office in various meetings, assisting with input and guidance to achieve an outcome that is beneficial to the greater good of the organization, community and citizenry
• Promote an effective, responsive and value-based organizational culture
• Maintain regular contact with the City Manager to keep her apprised of situations and issues
• Interact with Boards and Commissions, outside governmental agencies and non-profits, constituent representative groups and other citizen groups relative to goals, actions and activities of the City
• Develop and/or assist in the implementation of new programs or enhancements to existing programs, and in operational analysis and recommendations for organizational structure
• When assigned, directly supervise department heads and staff, establishing goals, objectives and performance targets; preparing and administering reviews of individual and department performance
• Actively participate in the development of the City’s strategic plan and strategies to achieve stated goals
• Actively participate in development of the City’s budget, monitoring expenditures and debt services; identifying new funding sources; and making budgetary recommendations to the City
• Manager and City Council
• Actively take part in the advancement and promotion of an organization that is here to support and meet the needs of the customer, both internally and externally
• Perform the duties of City Manager, as assigned, during City Manager’s absence
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
• Work in a safe manner and report unsafe activity and conditions
• Follow City-wide safety policy and practices and adhere to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring
• Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge of:

• All aspects of municipal government operations relating to staffing, budget and program execution
• Council/Manager form of government and its operations
• Political processes at all levels of government
• Federal, state and local laws impacting local government operations
• Effective leadership methods and supervisory skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• The operation of personal computer and various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, etc.
• English grammar and punctuation

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects and thrive in high performance organization
• Supervise, lead and direct the activities of City Departments and Divisions, as assigned, to ensure achievement of City goals and objectives
• Plan, implement and oversee programs of departmental operations and activities
• Work in a team environment under extremely stressful situations
• Inspire confidence in citizens, staff and the City Council to achieve the City’s goals and objectives
• Balance conflicting political goals and direction with an outcome of positive direction for the organization
• Communicate complicated or abstract policy direction to many different groups of staff and citizens
• Prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations
• Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks
• Operate a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with the public and other employees

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a skilled leader and manager with a proven track record of motivating and developing staff to obtain measureable results
• Be politically astute with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff, contractors, elected officials, and the public
• Have a proven record as an innovative leader, possessing excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
• Have superior communication abilities, strong project management skills, emotional intelligence, and commitment to public service
• Have the ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a high-performance organization
• Have a strong background in development, planning, economic development, city codes compliance, building, zoning, and special projects. Some parks, recreation, and library experience preferred
• Have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to local government operations
• Have advanced leadership and management skills and a proven ability of leading teams of executive, managerial, and professional staff
• Have a strong working knowledge of municipal budgeting
• Have a demonstrated history of identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs
• Have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or a related field
• Have 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal government management; including at least five years of administrative or supervisory responsibility at the senior managerial or executive leadership level

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for these requirements

Experience and Training

This position requires that the candidate possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field. Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal government or public sector management; including at least five (5) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility at the senior managerial or executive leadership level is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for these requirements.

Performance Aptitudes

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to coordinate, manage, and/or correlate data. Includes exercising judgment in determining time, place and/or sequence of operations, referencing data analyses to determine necessity for revision of organizational components, and in the formulation of operational strategy.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, basic geometric principles and calculations, and statistics.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables; and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.
• Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as traffic hazards.

***Please visit www.maricopa-az.gov for a complete recruitment***

City Manager - Fredericksburg, TX

Salary Range: Starting salary up to $136,000 based on experience and qualifications and a $700 monthly auto allowance and other benefits

Closing Date: Position is open until filled; however, it is requested that candidates submit their applications by February 22, 2012

Fredericksburg is a community nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and located about 70 miles west of Austin and 65 miles northwest of San Antonio. It is home to an estimated 10, 500 residents many of whom trace their roots back to the original or early settlers. Founded in 1846 by German immigrants, the community is proud of its heritage and culture and beautifully restored historic structures. Fredericksburg retains the charm of a small community while showcasing art galleries, cultural events, renowned wineries, traditional festivals, and many retail shops with custom products. It is also one of the top tourist and visitor destinations in Texas, producing over $81 million in revenue annually.

Celebrating its history and heritage, several museums have been established, including the Pioneer Museum and the National Museum of the Pacific War. The former is dedicated to the original settlers, the latter to the to the memory and gallant sacrifices of those who served in the Pacific Theatre of WW II. This impressive Museum also pays tribute to the service of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who was born and raised in Fredericksburg.

In 1991 the citizens of Fredericksburg adopted a Home Rule Charter that included the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager who is Chief Executive Officer of the municipal organization and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City.

A Bachelor’s Degree with experience as a senior municipal executive, including City Manager and/or Assistant City Manager, is required. A graduate degree in public or business administration and achievement as an ICMA Certified Public Manager are desirable. Experience with a private organization would be beneficial.

Qualified candidates: please submit your resume online by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. This position is open until filled; however, it is requested that candidates submit their applications by February 22, 2012. For more information, please contact CHUCK ANDERSON at canderson@watersconsulting.com or 817 965 3911.

Assistant City Manager - San Antonio, TX

Salary Range: DOQ

Closing Date: Open until filled; first review date January 31, 2012.

The City of San Antonio is soliciting applications for a dynamic and experienced leader for one of its Assistant City Manager Positions.  This position is one of four Assistant City Managers within the City and serves on the City Manager’s Executive Leadership Team.  The Assistant City Manager exercises initiative and independent judgment in providing highly responsible management oversight within an assigned area for the City Manager, and assists in the development, planning and implementation of the City’s goals and objectives.  This position currently provides leadership over the departments of Development Services and Code Enforcement, Planning and Community Development, Library, and the Office of Historic Preservation, but may oversee different departments as assignments change depending on organizational need.  The Assistant City Manager coordinates the services and activities of assigned departments with other City departments and outside agencies.  The Assistant City Manager works under direction from the City Manager, and exercises direct supervision over executive, management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.  This position may serve as Acting City Manager in the City Manager’s and Deputy City Managers’ absence.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled leader and manager with a proven track record of motivating and developing staff to obtain measureable results, and should be politically astute with the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with staff, contractors, elected officials, and the public.  The selected individual will have a proven record as an innovative leader, possessing excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.

Essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Represent the City and the City Manager to management staff, elected officials, and outside agencies; create, present and explain City programs, policies, and activities; and negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. 
• Meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and review and evaluate work methods and procedures. 
• Identify complex policy issues and work with departmental executive staff to create, present and implement comprehensive solutions with approval of City Manager and City Council. 
• Proactively monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; and direct the implementation of changes. 
• Participate in and contribute to the development and administration of the annual City budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct and approve expenditures of assigned departments; and direct the preparation and implementation of budgetary adjustments as necessary. 
• Provide or coordinate staff support to a variety of boards and commissions; serve on intergovernmental and citizen committees; attend and participates in professional group meetings; and stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of public relations and public administration. 
• Attend City Council meetings and represent the City Manager as needed.

The selected candidate will have advanced leadership and management skills and a proven ability of leading teams of executive, managerial, and professional staff.  The candidate will have a strong working knowledge of municipal budget forecasting, and a demonstrated history of identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.

This position requires that the candidate possess a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.  Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal government or public sector management; including at least five (5) years of administrative or supervisory responsibility at the senior managerial or executive leadership level is required.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for these requirements.

For additional information on this outstanding opportunity and application instructions please visit www.sanantonio.gov/hr/jobs and select "Executive Vacancies"

Executive Director - Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

Salary Range: $180,000 – $230,000

Strategically located in Cincinnati, on the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio at the junction of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky with a regional population of over 800,000, the “Queen City” offers affordable housing, attractive and unique neighborhoods, an attractive place to live, work and play.  With top arts and theater offerings and with 85% of the Fortune 500 companies with a Cincinnati presence, this is an outstanding opportunity for the right individual.

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for both internal agency management and external housing program operations and development initiatives.  CMHA has an annual budget of $131.7 million with about 300+ employees.  This role manages four Department Directors overseeing Housing Management, Modernization, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, and Administration.  The Executive Director reports to a five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Cincinnati City Manager (2), Hamilton County Commissioners, Probate Court and Common Pleas Court. He/she implements policies and procedures approved by the Board of Commissioners and represent the Authority to other public agencies, elected officials and federal regulatory agencies. 

The Executive Director prepares and presents financial analyses, performance assessments and required reports to the Board, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other organizations interested in improving public and affordable housing opportunities in Cincinnati and Hamilton County.  The Commission is seeking a highly experienced leader with direct responsibility for implementing policy as designated by a Board, Commission, or Council and directing the operations of line/service delivery organizations.  He/she must be a visionary leader, as well as an excellent communicator with superior listening skills and the ability to manage many divergent points of view. 

Extensive executive management experience with direct responsibility for implementing policy as designated by a Board, Commission, or Council and directing the operations of a line/service delivery organization is necessary.  This seasoned executive must be an enabler for community stabilizer with the ability to build credibility with elected officials, boards, tenant’s associations, community groups, and residents.  Employment experience in the public sector and experience with significant technical content, such as urban housing programs, construction management, neighborhood and property revitalization, or economic development are desired. 

Candidates with successful development/redevelopment experience with the funding of projects with the use of partnerships and the strategic use of HUD, CDBG, and other funding in the provision of quality affordable housing sites and programs will be viewed favorably.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience in the Moving to Work (MTW) Program as a MTW Participating Site, implementing optional MTW initiatives or other self-sufficiency programs. 

The successful Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Business, or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university.  A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance or related fields will be viewed favorably.  The successful candidate must possess a Public Housing Management Certificate or Certificate in Public Management or the ability to obtain such within the first year of hire.  He/she must have a minimum of fifteen years experience in public housing, or in affordable and assisted housing with at least five years in a senior managerial or director level position.  The agency will consider individuals with equivalent years of relevant executive experience managing a non-profit, governmental, or social services agency with a comparable budget, employment, significant client requirements in a complex regulatory environment. 

To Apply: Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment no later than February 3, 2012. For more information please contact Andrea Sims by calling 216.695.4776 or visit our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment  to view the detailed recruitment brochure for this position.

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce!

For more information on CMHA, please visit their website at www.cintimha.com

Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal history/credit/drivers license check prior to interview.  Under Public Information statutes, information from your résumé may be subject to public disclosure.

City Manager - Socorro, TX

Salary Range: Starting salary range is negotiable and competitive based on experience and qualifications up to mid $130’s

Closing Date: open until filled; however, interested candidates are encouraged to apply no later than January 16, 2012

Socorro, “The City With a Mission to Share,” is a semi-rural community, about 12 miles southeast of El Paso, and is growing rapidly into a more urbanized setting. One of the fastest growing cities in Texas, Socorro is mostly residential in character; however, retail and commercial businesses are developing, including a new WalMart.  At 33,000 population, Socorro is the second largest city in El Paso County and the 94th largest in the state.  Socorro’s 22 square miles of land is strategically located on I-10 and State Highway 20, with railroad service from the Southern Pacific Railroad.  Socorro abuts the border with Mexico.

Socorro is a historic community, with the second oldest mission in Texas. The first permanent mission was originally built in 1691 and the present mission was built in 1843.  Within Socorro are the Rio Vista Farm Historic District and the Bracero Reception Center which recognize the agricultural roots. From that agricultural heritage, primarily focused on cotton farming, Socorro has evolved to a more urbanized community which remains 55% agricultural.  Socorro has abundant available land for additional commercial and retail development.

The City of Socorro offers a wide range of services including police, municipal court, streets and public works, planning and zoning, building inspection and code enforcement, and general administrative services, to include finance and human resources.  The City has a full-time staff of 150, with a General Fund Budget of $13.3 million, and effective tax rate of $.496757 per $100 valuation.  Fire services are provided by the separate Emergency Services District #2, a volunteer fire department. Water, wastewater and solid waste collection are provided by the Lower Valley Water District, a taxing entity. El Paso County provides emergency medical services.

The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, political science or a related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, political science or a related field is preferred along with eight (8) years of city management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  The candidate’s background must demonstrate progressively responsible supervisory and management experience. Candidates with service as a City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Manager in an equivalent or larger municipal organization are preferred. The City Manager should be comfortable working in a diverse, involved community. With Socorro’s high percentage of individuals who have limited or no English language skills, the ability to communicate in Spanish is desired, but not required.

Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment . This position is open until filled; however, interested candidates are encouraged to apply no later than January 16, 2012. For more information please contact Chuck Rohre at 214.608.7477 or crohre@watersconsulting.com.

The City of Socorro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce!

City Manager - Montgomery, OH

Closing Date: February 24, 2012 

“Providing superior services with integrity.  Partnering with you to build a great community!”

The City of Montgomery is seeking a creative, visionary and forward-thinking municipal executive to serve as its next City Manager. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and approachable with a proven record of consensus building and strategic leadership. Developing public-private partnerships, regional cooperation and promoting citizen involvement are key success factors.

Our award-winning City is recognized as THE place to live, work and play through diverse, high-quality housing options, safe neighborhoods, renowned schools, outstanding parks, unique special events, thriving businesses and most importantly – active engaged citizens!  With an annual budget of $18M and a full-time staff of 64, the City’s mission is to provide superior services to its 10,251 citizens. Montgomery operates under a Council-Manager form of government.

The City Manager will be a strong visible leader – mentor to the leadership team and continue to develop a participatory work culture. The selected candidate will have a minimum of five years senior leadership experience, preferably as City Manager or Assistant City Manager, including operations management in a union environment, financial and budgetary strengths and focus on human resource development.  The new City Manager will bring expertise in implementing participatory process improvement initiatives and high performance measures to build on the City’s accomplishments in LEAN and HPO. Success in economic development initiatives round out the list of needed accomplishments. 

A Bachelors degree in business, public administration or local government-related field; a master’s degree preferred. Other attributes will include excellent verbal and written communications skills, superior interpersonal and human relations skills and diplomacy in handling public relations and the media.  Evidence of continuing professional education and development is also preferred.

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and completed Application For Employment form found on the City’s website at www.Montgomeryohio.org , to the offices of Terrence Donnellon, City Law Director, 9079 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45242, attention Clerk of Council or email to Montgomery@Donnellonlaw.com, by February 24, 2012.

The City of Montgomery is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of the City to consider qualified candidates for employment solely on the basis of his/her qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, genetic information or family history, or military status.

Public Records Disclosure: As a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, the City is governed by R.C. § 149.43 requiring the disclosure of all public records upon appropriate request.  All resumes or other materials received in response to this ad will be considered public records and subject to these disclosure requirements.

Chief INformation Officer - Pasco County, FL

Salary Range:  $74,000 - $120,301 Annually 

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Information:  salary for current Pasco County BOCC employees is in accordance with the Career Service Manual.  The starting salary for all other candidates will typically be at the bottom of the pay range for the job classification; however, it may be higher within the range depending on the qualifications of the successful applicant, the pool of candidates and the duties associated with the position.

Highest IT leadership position for the Pasco County BOCC.  Owns the establishment of IT strategy and its alignment with business objectives and results.  Understands the Organization's core IT competencies, the services provided by the organization, and the value of IT in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of these services.  Member of the executive leadership team and influences strategic business decisions regarding the use of technology.  Provides business applications development and maintenance services. Provides data center computing and support functions involving several computing platforms - IBM mainframe, IBM midrange, and server based environments.  Provides enterprise-wide voice data and radio communications services.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for all enterprise-wide IT activities, including infrastructure and architecture, applications development, reengineering business processes, voice, data, and radio network services, outsourcing, and computer and auxiliary operations and support.  Tracks a broad range of emerging technologies to determine their maturity and applicability to the enterprise and interprets their meaning for the senior organization leadership team.  Participates in overall business technology planning, bringing a current knowledge and future vision of technology and systems.  Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure continuous customer satisfaction.  Determines long-term enterprise-wide information needs and develops overall strategy for systems development and hardware acquisition and integration.  Oversees and reports on execution of departmental work program and achievement of department's performance goals.

Plans for improvements to the County’s information technology through new or improved systems. Through liaison with users of information technology services, supports improving organizational activities, methods and techniques, and better utilization of resources.   Plans and participates in management education concerning information technology concepts.  Analyzes resource utilization and initiates programs for improvement.   Reviews requests for additional information technology services and identifies impacts on current and planned resources. Evaluates new hardware and software technology and assesses applicability to requirements of the organization.  Reports to management regarding performance of personnel and technology resources and identifies significant trends. Prepares, implements and reports on department’s short-term and long-term strategic plans.  Applies cost/benefit analysis methods to current and proposed applications, hardware and software configurations, organization structuring, and personnel management. Develops expenditure plans and budgets for information technology activities. Formulates intra-departmental policies and procedures associated with all information technology activities. Supervises all aspects of the department.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern information technology best practices and procedures. Knowledge of the operating characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of various information technologies and related equipment. Knowledge of project management, security, telecommunications, networks, and implementation of best practices. Ability to direct and develop a continuous comprehensive information technology program. Knowledge of information technology systems, which include mainframe, midrange, and client server applications in a local and wide area networks.  Knowledge of performance management systems.

Knowledge of administration of heterogeneous network environment consisting of LAN and WAN servers (Windows Server).

Ability to present projects and ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Ability to supervise multiple project managers engaged in implementation of enterprise-wide application solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with vendors, consultants, employees, department heads, constitutional officers, and the public.

Minimum Requirements:

Physical Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Masters degree in Computer Science or related field required. Eight years of progressively responsible IT experience managing multiple, large cross functional teams, projects or departments.  Public sector experience preferred.

A comparable amount of directly related experience MAY be substituted at the County’s discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted. 

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must possess a valid driver’s license. 

Special Requirement:

Must become a Pasco County resident within one year after employment date.

ADA Statement: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To apply for this position, click here. 

Executive Director - Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA)

Salary Range: Starting salary range $140,000 - $160,000 plus generous benefits depending on qualifications

Closing Date: open until filled; however, the first review of applicants will take place on December 15, 2011

NOACA is seeking a highly qualified and proven executive to serve as the Executive Director for the 40+ person MPO. 

This position has three direct reports:  Directors of Transportation Planning, Transportation Programs and Finance and Operations.  This role also oversees Information Technology and Legal Counsel.  NOACA is the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Medina Counties in Northeast Ohio, combining to serve a population of over 2 million.  This agency provides cooperative, comprehensive, and continuous planning for highways, public transit, and multi-modal transportation.  In addition, this organization performs water quality, transportation-related air quality, and other environmental planning functions.  NOACA works with partners including the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, among others.

NOACA has a 44-member Governing Board, representative of all political subdivisions within the five NOACA counties.  This award-winning agency is seeking an individual with demonstrated success in achieving results through working with transportation and other infrastructure projects while building and maintaining relationships with political, community and business leaders.  He/she should be articulate, mature and a highly skilled planning professional whose knowledge extends beyond the traditional aspects of planning.  The successful candidate will possess a thorough understand of transportation planning with a record of being fiscally sound and responsible.  He/she will possess superior management skills and clearly demonstrate the ability to analyze professional and administrative problems and make sound recommendations.

The selected candidate will be both a strong mediator and facilitator, capable of synthesizing a wide variety of viewpoints into meaningful, practical, and cost-effective proposals.  This position is a highly visible one, and requires a person with the utmost in personal and professional integrity, as well as demonstrated business and political acumen.  This individual will have a strong commitment to the promotion of diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace and business settings.

A Bachelor’s degree in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Transportation or Civil Engineering or related fields with seven to ten years senior level leadership experience is needed.  Experience and background should include long-range and current planning, and successful experience with complex governing entities.  Prior experience working in a MPO is highly desirable as are relevant certifications and recognitions. 

Qualified candidates please submit your resumé 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 December 15, 2011. This For more information please contact Andrea Battle Sims by calling our toll free number 877.356.2924, her direct line at 216.695.4776 or by visiting our website at www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment. 

Executive Director - Texas Public Finance Authority

Salary Range: Projected starting salary from $96K TO $120k with outstanding benefits

Closing Date: open until filled with the first review date of December 19, 2011

Texas Public Finance Agency is headquartered in Austin, the State Capital. The City of Austin, Texas, is the 15th largest city in the U.S. and the fourth largest city in Texas.  It is situated in the Hill Country of Central Texas on the Colorado River where it crosses the Balcones escarpment.  Rolling hills, 150 miles of lakes, 300 days of sunshine, big-time sports that include the nation’s largest public university, a thriving business climate, a dynamic political scene and cosmopolitan living are just some of the elements that make Austin a world-class city.

The two primary functions of TPFA are to issue constitutionally and legislatively authorized debt to finance infrastructure and capital equipment for its client agencies; and to manage bond proceeds and payment of debt service and monitoring compliance with the appropriate covenants, regulations, and statutes. TPFA issues revenue and/or general obligation bonds for a broad array of state agencies and several universities. TPFA has an annual budget of $925,078 (funded by general revenue and receipts collected from agencies participating in the Master Lease Purchase Program) and an authorized staff of 14.  Total outstanding debt under the agency’s management and administration is approximately $4.4 billion.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with courses in public/business administration, economics, finance, or law is required; graduate degree in business, law, or finance is preferred. The successful candidate’s background will demonstrate managerial work experience in public finance, and preferably some state agency work experience.  At least eight years of relevant work experience, with four years in a senior management capacity, is required.   A thorough knowledge of municipal bond markets and various types of debt instruments is required. 

To Apply: Please submit your resume ASAP online to the Waters Consulting Group by visiting www.watersconsulting.com/recruitment for more details on the position and a recruitment brochure. This position is open until filled with the first review date of December 19, 2011.   Interviews in Austin will be offered by the Board of Directors to those candidates named a Finalist. Finalists will be subject to a comprehensive background check and drug test and the selected candidate will be required to file personal financial statements with the Texas Ethics Commission. For more information contact Chuck Rohre crohre@watersconsulting.com or mobile 214.608.7477.

TPFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce!