CITY MANAGER — CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO
(Population: 31,392) Compensation. Salary and benefits are negotiable and are anticipated to be highly competitive.
Dublin, Ohio is a “high profile” rapidly growing northwest suburb of Columbus characterized by numerous large scale planned residential communities and major corporate headquarters. It began as a village in 1810 and became a city in 1987 and has developed into one of the most highly deisrable, progressive and well planned communites in the United States. Through well managed growth, the City has preserved its historic past while building a uniquely beautiful community with a rich quality of life. In addition to its exceptional neighborhoods, Dublin is a successful and carefully planned suburban business center. The City continues to experience rapid residential and business growth.
Dublin is an evolving, fast-paced Council-Manager municipality with a strong service orientation. The City employs about 358 full-time and 400 seasonal employees and has a current general fund budget of nearly $24.7 milliona and an all funds budget of $89.7 million. The staff is excellent and the City is in outstanding funancial condition. The City Manager reports to a City Council consisting of seven members of whom four are elected by wards and three are elected at large. The Mayor is elected to a two-year term by the Council. The current City Manager has been in the position since 1987.
Requires a visionary and experienced local government manager (or full breadth assistant) experienced with a quality and rapid growth community to include infrastructure/captial project finanacing and administration, economic development and community relations; skilled in City Council relations and staff leadership. Requires the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Public or Businesss Adminstration plus significant, successful broad range management experience in a comparable local governement.
Please send your resume by
December 7, 2001 to:

Robert E. Slavin, President
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road
Suite B-1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
e-mail: rslavin101@aol.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/
Recruiter

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR — ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLA. (Population 302,454).
Located in Pensacola on northwest Florida’s gulf coast; rich history is matched by the natural beauty of its beaches, vibrant business climate, and one of the single largest concentrations of military education and training in the world. The County has an annual budget of $370 million and 1,015 employees under the Board of County Commissioners. Administrator reports to a five-member Board of Commissioners elected by district for four-year staggered terms. Chair appointed annually by commission; Administrator appoints all other non-elected county officers and manages their work. The County Administrator shall be qualified by administrative and executive experience and ability to serve as a Chief Administrator of the County and shall have had seven years responsible local government administration experience at department head/assistant department head level or any equivalent combination of training and experience; exceptional managerial & interpersonal skills with the ability to lead large complex organization. Desire experience in all aspects of county administration and operations, including Board/intergovernmental relations, budgeting, economic development, financial management, human resources, staff development programs. Ideal candidate is consensus builder with the ability to work with a diverse range of people and personalities to achieve common goals. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please send your resume by November 23, 2001 to Escambia County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 1591, Pensacola, FL 32597, Attn: Tom Forrest. EEO/ADA. Tel 850-595-4900. Fax 850-595-4908. E-mail tom_forrest@co.escambia.fl.us.

COUNTY MANAGER— WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.C.
Washington County (pop 14,000, budget of approximately $11.5 million, 110 full and part-time employees.) Manager serves as county’s chief administrator and is directly responsible to five-member Board of Commissioners elected to four-year staggered terms. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business or related field required. Prefer at least three years of progressively responsible local government experience, including knowledge of state laws governing county administration. Proven ablility to work with Commissioners, business, industry and community groups; demonstrated skills in fiscal planning and management, budget development, strategic and long-range planning; ability to work with the County community to promote an open, honest and objective atmosphere for policy-making and management, positive interpersonal relationships; strong communication skills; familiarity with current technology applications related to county government. Salary commensurate with experience and/or education. County residency required. Submit resume to Lois Askew, Clerk to the Washington County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 1007, Plymouth, N.C. 27962. Phone (252) 793-5823. Open until filled.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR — GAINESVILLE/HALL COUNTY, GA.
Development Services Department. (Population: 140,000-Hall County: 25,000-City of Gainseville). Competitive beginning salary negotiable depending on qualifications; excellent benefit package.
Gainseville-Hall County, Georgia is located 50 mile northeast of Atlanta on the shores of Lake Lanier and in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a fast growing community with a treasured quality of life.
The Development Services Director reports to the Hall County Administrator and the Gainsville City Manager and is responsible to provide overall management to the City and County’s combined Development Services Department. Functional units include a full range planning division and a building inspection division. The annual budget is about $1.4 million and there are approximately thirty-five employees.
The successful candidate will be a visionary responsible for directing all community planning activities to ensure effective and efficient coordination of the comprehensive plan, planned growth and future land use, the zoning ordinance, and functions related to general code enforcement, residential, commercial, industrial building plan review, building inspection, and the issuance of a full range of building permits, certificates or occupancy.
Requires a Master’s degree in planning or related field with at least five years experience in urban planning and development, including management level experience; experience in managing building services activities is strongly desired. Send resume by December 17, 2001 to:

Robert E. Slavin, President
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road
Suite B-1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
e-mail: rslavin101@aol.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER/RECRUITER

DIRECTOR OF THE CENTURY II PERFORMING ARTS & CONVENTION CENTER — CITY OF WICHITA, KANS.
(Population: 350,000) Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits.
Wichita is the largest City in Kansas. Residents enjoy a central location, a diverse population, a stable economy and four distinct seasons. Quality of life amenities are excellent and the cost of living is very reasonable.
Wichita has a full service, stable Council/Manager government. The present City Manager has been in his position for over 16 years. The Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center is a downtown Wichita landmark. It offers 16.5 acres of covered floor space with 20 meeting areas and a 35K sq. ft. Convention Hall which can seat 5,244. With the adjacent Exhibition Hall, this complex provides a total of 97,500 sq. ft. of exhibition space, a 2,178 seat concert hall and a full service kitchen.
The Director of the Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center is responsible to the City Manager for the overall operations of the Center including administration, promotion and scheduling/booking events. There is a staff of 30 and a budget of $2.5 million.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and at leat 5 years of progressive supervisory and administrative level experience in theater, auditorium or convention center management.
Send confidential resume IMMEDIATELY to:

Robert E. Slavin, President
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road
Suite B-1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
e-mail: rslavin101@aol.com
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER/RECRUITER

DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION COUNTY ENGINEER —
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINN. Salary Range $66,900–$108,900.
Dakota County, Minnesota, is seeking a highly skilled individual to lead its Transportation Department. The Director of Transportation is responsible for: providing leadership in establishing and achieving a vision for meeting the multi-modal transportation needs of a large, rapidly growing county; the overall management and operation of the Transportation Department, including long-range and strategic planning, development and administration, as well as personnel and labor management activities; and providing technical guidance in directing and evaluating the operations of the Transportation Department.
We are looking for Candidates with the following skills:

• Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques and laws involved in the design, construction and maintenance of County highways and roads.
• Familiarity with multi-modal transportation projects
• Skilled in planning, directing and coordinating diverse projects.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with elected officials, city officials, community groups and citizens.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of management and supervisory experience in transportation construction, maintenance, design and operation
• Master’s degree can be substituted for one year of required experience
• Registered in the State of Minnesota as a Civil Engineer or obtain registration prior to employment.

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to the Dakota County Employee Relations Department, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, 55033-2372. Fax (651) 438-8178. E-mail: Bridgette.Boche@co.dakota.mn.us.
Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on November 30, 2001.
To find out more information about Dakota County visit our Web site at www.co.dakota.mn.us or call Employee Relations Department at (651) 438-4280 or TDD (for the hearing impaired) at (651) 438-4618.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — COURTLAND COUNTY, N.Y.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cortland County, Cortland, N.Y. Leadership for effective community education programs, building strong partnerships, & managing resources. Master’s degree & 5 yrs. of rel. exp. More info: www.cce.cornell.edu. Send ltr of intent, resume, names/addresses of 4 ref & transcripts by 11/16 to: PA#171, Box 26 Kennedy Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR — NORTHERN VIRGINIA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
BOARD (NVWIB).
Serves under the direction of and at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. This highly professional position is charged with the responsibility of implementing the directions set by the NVWIB and its developing non-profit corporation in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and statutes and Board policies. The position requires oversight responsibility in the accomplishment of management, budgeting, performance outcomes, planning, funding expenditures, contracting, monitoring, compliance, and community relations by performing duties personally or delegating through subordinate staff and contractors.
Minimum Qualifications: Education and experience equivalent to a Master’s degree in business, public administration, education, behavioral science, or other relevant discipline plus five years experience performing in an upper level management role. Working knowledge of personal computers and proficiency in spreadsheet operations.
Preferred Qualifications: Management/supervisory experience. Previous operational experience managing for-profit or non-profit centers/employment and training programs. Demonstrated ability to develop, secure, and manage multiple funding sources. Demonstrated experience working with diverse community and stakeholder groups, including a business-led volunteer Board of Directors, elected officials, business leaders, and partner organizations. Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make effective speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics. Knowledge and skills in contract negotiations and in analysis and interpretation of complex financial and operating documents.
Salary: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications
Closing Date: November 30, 2001
To apply: Send a resume to:
NVWIB Search Committee
12000 Government Center Parkway,
Suite 170
Fairfax, VA 22035
To obtain information on the activities of the NVWIB, please refer to the Web site at www.nvmc.org.
EEO/Reasonable Accommodation

LANGUAGE ACCESS COORDINATOR (MANAGEMENT ANALYST IV) FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.
County Executive’s Office
Job #01-2284 $55,971–$74,628
Serves as the Language Access Coordinator, with organization-wide responsibility for language access initiatives throughout Fairfax County Government. Conducts ongoing assessment of language needs to serve customers of the County, assists County agencies with the development of language access plans, which includes interpretive and translation services. Implements and monitors language initiatives and staffs an advisory group which will advise the County Executive on language access issues. Monitors contracts for interpretive and translation services.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with course work which included quantitative analysis, plus five years of progressively responsible professional experience in government or related management work which included analysis or development of operating procedures and quantitative analysis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual ability. A strategic thinker with experience developing strategic plans and performing needs assessments of customers.
Closing Date: Open until filled
For application instructions, see Web site at www.co.fairfax.va.us
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