EMPLOYER: City of Bothell, WA

CLOSING DATE: All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by April 27, 2008 (first review, open until filled).

TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest, resume, completed application and answers to the supplemental questions to Prothman 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, supplemental questions and application form available at www.prothman.com.

DESCRIPTION:  Located just 20 minutes north of Seattle on the north end of beautiful Lake Washington, Bothell, WA, is a multi-faceted full-service city with a resident population of approximately 32,400 and a daytime business population of more than 20,000. Bothell is a family-friendly community with an historic downtown that features restaurants, fine shops and galleries, and is in close proximity to the high-tech corridor at North Creek and Canyon Park.  East of downtown are the co-located campuses of Cascadia Community College and University of Washington - Bothell campus providing convenient local access to higher education.

The City serves a diverse customer base, including residential, commercial, and two major business parks.  The City’s Centennial approaches in 2009 and it is embarking on exciting economic development opportunities as it undertakes the revitalization of its downtown. The City of Bothell utilizes the Council/Manager form of government, with the City Manager reporting directly to the City Council. The City has a biennial expenditure budget of $206 million, 287 employees, and provides a full range of municipal services. Reporting to the City Manager, the newly created position of Deputy City Manager will have as direct reports the: Community Development Director, Fire Chief, Human Resources Director, Police Chief, and Public Works Director.  The Public Information Officer reports to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager. The new Deputy City Manager will be responsible for department direction and administration; oversight responsibility and decision-making accountability over the majority of the City’s daily operations; intergovernmental cooperation; foster on-going operational excellence and effectiveness; and special projects assigned by the City Manager.

A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a related field is required; a master’s degree in public administration or closely related field is preferred.  The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven to ten years of experience in a comparable or larger organization, with extensive experience in a senior management role such as City Manager, Assistant/Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services Director, or similar senior management position. The City of Bothell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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