EMPLOYER: City of Whitefish, MT (pop. 8,000)
CLOSING DATE: All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by September 7, 2008 (first review, open until filled).
COMPENSATION: Salary: $110,000 to $130,000TO APPLY:
Please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application and answers to the supplemental questions via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman Company, 3633 136th Pl SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006. ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060. Complete profile of the position, application form and supplemental questions available at www.prothman.com.DESCRIPTION: This is an excellent opportunity for a talented public sector professional to make a difference in a scenic resort community that takes pride in its history, natural beauty, and quality of life. The City is in excellent financial health and is dedicated to providing outstanding services to its citizens. The City of Whitefish is a full service organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government with 86 FTE’s. The budget for 2007-08 is $27 million, with a general fund of $3.7 million and a capital budget of $9 million. The City is organized into the following Departments: Administrative Services, Finance, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Police, Planning and Building, Public Works.
Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. The City Manager directs and supervises all activities of the City departments, appoints and removes all staff, and implements policy as established by the City Council. The City Manager insures that all ordinances are enforced and that the provisions of all franchises, leases, contracts, permits and privileges granted by the City are observed. The City Manager represents the City on numerous committees and public-private projects, serves as the primary contact for the news media, and responds to citizen inquiries, questions and complaints.
Competitive candidates should have at least five to seven years of senior public sector management experience such as city manager/administrator, deputy/assistant or department director; in a city or county or other applicable public sector agency of similar or larger complexity and size. A bachelor’s degree in public administration or other applicable field is required. A Masters Degree in public administration or business management is preferred. Residency within the Whitefish planning jurisdiction within a reasonable time period after hire is required. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.
The City of Whitefish is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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