BUDGET/FINANCE MANAGER Ñ BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA
Salary: $55,000-$75,000

Budget/Finance Manager for Black Hawk County, Iowa (700 employees) to serve as chief budget/financial advisor to Board of Supervisors and liaison with county departments. Performs advanced-level financial analysis, planning/program evaluation and management analysis; prepares and reports on countywide budget; develops financial projections to provide multi-year revenue/expenditure forecasts of budgets and coordinate debt management activities; coordinates issuance of financing instruments/G.O. bonds; develops/administers grants. This is a hands-on position with no direct support staff. Requires bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, economics or related area with at least four years of professional-level experience in budget analysis or financial management. Prefer county/city government experience and CPA/master’s Degree. Salary range: $55,000 to $75,000, depending on qualifications/experience. APPLY BY: Oct. 8. Send resume with five work-related references to: Human Resources, Black Hawk County, 316 E. Fifth Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 or fax to (319) 833-3144. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

CITY MANAGER - CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLO.

Fort Collins (population: approximately 130,566), the "Choice City," a place where people choose to live, is located fifty miles north of Denver along the northern edge of Colorado’s Front Range. This progressive city offers a warm and welcoming small-town flavor and the amenities of a large metropolitan area without the hassles of big-city life. Fort Collins is home to the 25,000-student Colorado State University. The City has become a mecca for energetic, motivated people attracted to its outstanding and diverse career, recreational, educational, cultural, open space, shopping and other quality of life amenities.

Fort Collins is governed by a seven-member City Council which serves as the City’s legislative body, sets policy and appoints boards and commissions, the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Municipal Court Judge. The City Manager is the chief executive of the City and is responsible to implement City Council policies, enforce municipal laws and ordinances, appoint department heads and administer all City operations and support functions. Municipal services include parks, recreation, planning, police, transportation, library, water, wastewater, electricity, public works, storm drainage and municipal court. There are 1,640 full-time equivalent employees (FTE’s). The total budget for 2004 is $345,725,004.

Requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (master’s strongly preferred) in public administration or related field combined with significant experience as a local government manager or assistant manager in a diverse and complex community comparable to Fort Collins. Experience in a community with a major university, in labor relations, budget and finance and economic development would be a plus. The successful candidate must clearly possess and apply the superior management and leadership knowledge, skill, ability, commitment and energy needed to achieve the City Council’s goals.

Please visit the City’s Web site at: www.fcgov.com.

To apply, please send your resume by Oct. 27 to: Robert E. Slavin, President, Slavin Management Consultants, 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite B-1, Norcross, GA 30071. Phone: (770) 449-4656. Fax: (770) 416-0848. E-mail: slavin@bellsouth.net.

DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER/CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER - ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA.
Salary: $100,000

The county manager is seeking a progressive, innovative manager to partner with him in delivering the highest quality services to the Arlington community. As second in command, the Deputy will exercise considerable independent judgment in managing day-to-day operations, enabling the manager to focus on strategic and tactical leadership in support of the priorities of the County Board. Arlington is a culturally and economically diverse urban community of 193,000 residents (270,000 daytime population) adjacent to the nation’s capital. Arlington Government provides the full range of municipal services with a workforce of 3,600 employees. Candidates must have a record of achievement as a city/county manager, deputy, assistant or department director in a full-service local government or other large complex public agency focused on service delivery. Ideal candidates will have an MPA, experience in a diverse urban environment with a broad range of public issues and services and a record of collegial relationships. Essential qualities include detail-orientation, exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, proficiency in technology, strong writing skills and the ability to lead by example and promote teamwork and collaboration. Salary is negotiable in the $100’s depending on qualifications. See more detailed information and apply online at www.arlingtonva.us\pers. Please include a cover letter and resume (may be inserted into the online application form) with information on the organization you served. Include budget and staff; the range of services and functions you managed; to whom you reported; major issues facing the organization; and a specific list of accomplishments. Applications and resumes will be reviewed continuously. Applicants may be considered for other executive-level positions. Apply online or mail your resume and cover letter to: Paul Baldino, Human Resources Dept, 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 511, Arlington, VA 22201. E-mail: pers@arlingtonva.us. Phone: (703) 228-3265. Fax: (703) 228-3510. TTY: (703) 228-4613. Arlington County (Virginia) Government EOE/Reasonable Accommodation Upon Request.

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - MT. LEBANON, PA.

Salary: $64,100-$80,100

Mt. Lebanon, Pa. (www.mtlebanon.org), a suburban Pittsburgh community of 33,000, is seeking an experienced, progressive public works professional to serve as public works director. The department has 27 FT employees (plus seasonal), an operating budget of $6.3 million and capital budget averaging $3 million annually. Responsibilities include oversight of various functional areas providing traditional public works services (including contract administration for services that are provided by private sector contractors), policy development and administration, establishing objectives for programmatic needs, development of annual and capital budgets, evaluation and recommendation of service delivery methods. Requires dedication to highest level of customer service, strong communication skills, ability to analyze and improve business processes including use of performance measures, knowledge of grants and basic engineering principles and infrastructure, and computer experience including GIS systems and project management software. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, public or business administration, master’s degree preferred. Minimum of eight years progressively responsible experience in public works. Starting salary $64,100-$72,100; maximum salary $80,100. Excellent fringe benefit package. Complete job description available at Web site. Resumes with references and salary history to Marcia Taylor, Assistant Manager, 710 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 by Oct. 29. EOE.

STRUCTURAL DESIGN ENGINEER - SALINE COUNTY, KAN.
Salary: Between $3306.56/mo. and $5124.48/mo.

Job duties include but not limited to serving as construction engineer for roadway, bridges, buildings, and other civil engineering projects. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required with a minor in structural design; professional engineer licensed by the State of Kansas or obtain such license within the first six months; must have at least four years experience in civil/structural engineering; must have experience with mixing and laying of asphalt; must have experience in supervision; must have good planning skills; must have knowledge of road and bridge construction and maintenance methods and techniques; must have experience in design and preparation of bridge construction plans and specifications. Salary range: $3306.56/mo at Step 1 to $5124.48/mo at Step 20. An application is required to be considered for the position and a resume is recommended. Additional information and applications are located at www.saline.org. Application deadline: Oct. 3.