EMPLOYER: City of Abilene, KS (pop. 6,500)
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Resume review begins 05/19/08
COMPENSATION: Salary $70K-$85K. Competitive benefits.TO APPLY:
Send resume and 3 professional references to LEAPS-ABILENE, 300 SW 8th, STE 100, Topeka, KS, 66603. EOE.DESCRIPTION: Independent, full service city with water and wastewater utilities is accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Abilene serves as the county seat of Dickinson County and is located on I-70 in North Central Kansas. Among the city’s many attractions is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum. For additional community information visit www.abilenecityhall.com/.
The background of the successful candidate should include exposure to all aspects of a full-service community. The city has a $16.7 million budget and 65 FT employees. The City operates under a 5 member Commission/Manager form of government. Each Commissioner is elected at-large and terms are staggered.
Applicant should have at least 5-10 years of municipal management experience. Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or closely related field preferred.
Record of success in community/economic development, resourceful fiscal management, long-range planning, and employee/community interactions necessary. The ideal candidate must also possess consensus-building skills as well as a friendly, innovative, and analytical approach to management.
General Management | Human Resources/Risk Mgt. | Information Technology | Finance/Accounting
Admin./Legal | Community Development | Public Works | Public Safety | Leisure Services | Health/Human Services