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Executive Director - Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ohio |
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the Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ohio, is seeking an Executive Director to establish and implement a comprehensive economic development plan for the county; build collaborative partnerships with local, regional and state-wide economic development organizations; and to lead and manage the organization. The Executive director must be skilled in all aspects of running an economic development organization, and will work with the Board of Trustees in establishing, implementing and maintaining policies/procedures to achieve the overall mission of the organization while developing netowkrs/partnerships with private and public stakeholders. Key responsibilities include development and implementation of a strategic plan, build ecollaborative partnerships with the public and private sector, lead an active business recruitment effort, elad a proactive retention process, seek new revenue sources to include grants, manage the organization staff and finances in a sound manner. The successful candiate will have a track record of proven success and understanding of economic development, government relations, media and public relations, fiscal management, and possess a strong public presence with 5 to 10 years of economic development or related experience. A Bachelors degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred. A professional certification and/or further Economic Development accreditation (CEcD, EDFP) is highly desired. Residency in Ashtabula County will be required. Send or email (
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) cover letter, resume, references and compensation history to Sharon Wilson, Kent State University at Ashtabula, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula OH 44004. for the full job description, see the Growth Partnership website: Http://wwww.ashtabulagrowth.com |
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Finance Specialist, City of Monroe |
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City of Monroe, Ohio is accepting applicants for a Finance Specialist. Primary job duties and responsibilities involve purchasing, accounts payable, and financial reports. Other duties may include: receipt of monies and proper distribution; budgetary monitoring and reporting; inventory tracking; grant management and compliance; preparation of annual financial statements and other reports.
Qualifications: Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration or closely related field preferred. Minimum associate degree in any of the above disciplines.
Experience: Three or more years of governmental/public sector experience in the areas of accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, budget management or financial management. Excel spreadsheet experience required. Experience with MUNIS financial software and Crystal Reports preferred.
Equivalent combination of education, experience and training will be considered.
Salary range $15.41-$24.01
Send resume and completed application to Angela S. Wasson, City Manager's Office, City of Monroe, 233 South Main Street, Monroe, Ohio 45050 or email to
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. Applications are available from the City receptionist or may be downloaded from our website www.monroeohio.org Resumes accepted until position filled.
The City of Monroe, Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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Public Works Director, Blue Ash Ohio |
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The City of Blue Ash is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Public Works Director. This position administers all public works functions for the City including operation and maintenance of streets, drainage, buildings and grounds, equipment, and public works contracts. Requires team-oriented manager. Key issues include: maximizing performance, service delivery and accountability of department staff; and the planning and completion of significant capital improvement projects. Responsibilities include departmental operations; budget management and preparation; oversight of contract engineers and consultants; and participation in City Capital planning. Emphasis on strong management and leadership; personnel administration; organizing for efficiency and effectiveness; long-range planning; financial acumen; accountability and completion of capital projects on time and within budget. Requires five years progressively responsible public works or related experience. Bachelor's or Master's degree in civil engineering or a related field and registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio or the ability to obtain within 6 months, preferred. Qualified candidate must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. Applications are available at the blue Ash Municipal & Safety Center, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242; 24 hours a day, or from our website: www.blueash.com. Compelling cover letter of interest, comprehensive resume, and completed application for city employment must be submitted to human Resources, 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash OH 45242 by September 17, 2010. competitive benefits package. Salary range: $92,782.60 - $111,546.24. Salary DOQ. Further information, application and job description @ www.blueash.com. EOE. |
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Village Administrator, Madison, Ohio |
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Madison, OH (3,200) Historic Charter Village located in Lake County, Ohio seeks candidates to serve as its next Village Administrator. The community is known for its vibrant downtown, quality of life, and proximity to Ohio’s wine country. The Village is a full-service community with 17 fulltime and 27 part-time employees and a $3.8 million budget. The Village Administrator is appointed by and reports to the Mayor and a seven member Village Council. The Village has had two Administrators since 1980. Candidates will be expected to have a strong background in fiscal management and oversight of all Village operations, residential and commercial economic development. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, an approachable, welcoming style with the community and staff, a focus on collaboration, and a proven record of effective service delivery and creative problem solving. Salary range of $45,000 - $53,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package. Send résumé, cover letter, salary information, and contact information for five professional references by September 30, 2010 to
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or by mail to Mayor Robert F. Lee, Madison Village Hall, 126 West Main Street, Madison, Ohio 44057 |
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City Manager, Huber Heights |
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The City of Huber Heights; located in the Dayton/Miami Valley Region of Southwest Ohio and just a few minutes away from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is a vibrant and growing community. Huber Heights spans an area of over 25 square miles encompassing over 800 businesses and 14,000 homes. For more information, visit the City website at www.hhoh.org. The City Manager reports to an eight-member elected City Council and Mayor. The current operating budget of the City is $42 million, with over 170 full-time and part-time employees. Primary responsibilities include developing and managing the City budget and services, personnel administration, and operational oversight of all City departments and divisions. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or related discipline with progressively responsible experience in municipal administration. Past experience must show performance and proficiency in areas including budgeting and finance, inter-governmental relations, economic development, infrastructure, public safety, and community relations. For a more detailed job description, see the City website at www.hhoh.org. Hiring range: $89,020-$133,048 DOQ. To apply, please send or email a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Huber Heights City Manager Search, City of Huber Heights, 6131 Taylorsville Road, Huber Heights, Ohio 45424. Email:
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Application materials must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 20, 2010. EOE. |
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City Manager, City of Piqua |
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Full-service city of 21,000 along the Great Miami River in Miami County close to Dayton seeks professional manager with vision and excellent leadership skills. Three managers since 1980. Current manager retiring after 35 years of municipal service (5 in Piqua). Five-member Commission elected to 4-year terms, one as Mayor. Commission-Manager Home Rule Charter adopted in 1929. Piqua values its historic downtown, neighborhoods, paths and parks along the River and Miami-Erie Canal. Total budget over $75M, 192 FT employees. Salary competitive, DOQ, excellent benefits. See www.piquaoh.org/ . Bachelor’s degree in related field, master’s preferred, and 5 years experience as City Manager or other high level administrative position, experience with electric utility desirable. Demonstrated success in economic development and redevelopment, with vision and respect for traditional community assets. Record of excellent communications skills at City Hall and in community. Strong budget and financial skills.
Resume and salary history to Elaine G. Barton, PHR, Human Resources Director, City of Piqua, 201 West Water Street, Piqua, Ohio 45356 or e-mail
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by October 22, 2010. Resumes will be subject to public disclosure. EOE. |
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City Manager, Birmingham Michigan |
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CITY MANAGER, BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN Vibrant, historic Michigan city, population 20,000, strong financial condition, seeks a City Manager committed to excellent services, physical and fiscal planning and quality of life. Birmingham is a walkable community of world class design, highest quality neighborhoods, and a thriving downtown with worldwide businesses and entrepreneurs, a favorite destination for retail, dining and family events. A balanced tax base supports financial stability, AAA bond rating, full services and continued investment both in infrastructure and public amenities. Residents take pride in lovely parks and public areas, an enviable library and museum, golf courses, recreation programs and sports facilities, and the first-rate Birmingham Public Schools. See www.bhamgov.org. Home Rule Charter and a progressive Commission-Manager tradition; two City Managers since 1965, current manager retiring. Seven-member City Commission, all elected at large, selects the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem from the Commission. Very competitive compensation, DOQ, and excellent benefits. Total FY 2011operating Budget $60M and 2011 FY capital budget of $16.2M, 142 FT employees, plus part time and seasonal. Experienced and well-respected management staff team in place. Prefer graduate degree in public or business administration or related field plus 10 years as leader and executive in municipality of similar characteristics and sophistication, or equivalent combination. The ideal candidate will have a record of excellent skills in communicating with the Commission and the public, a regional and national outlook, talent for promoting innovative planning and community design, responsiveness to high customer demands, and welcomes community involvement by highly educated and accomplished citizenry. Record of successful financial planning and mature labor relations under economic stress. The highly professional staff thrives on collaborative management, clear direction and accountability, open communications, team-building and decisiveness.
Resume, cover letter and salary history to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc. by October 20, 2010.
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P.O. Box 2870, Estes Park, CO 80517. EOE. Under Michigan law, applicants must request confidentiality, and finalists will be disclosed to the public. |
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Executive Director – Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County |
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The Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ohio, is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to establish and implement a comprehensive economic development plan for the county; build collaborative partnerships with local, regional and state-wide economic development organizations; and to lead and manage the organization. The ED must be skilled in all aspects of running an economic development organization, and will work with the Board of Trustee in establishing, implementing and maintaining policies/procedures to achieve the overall mission of the organization while developing networks/partnerships with private and public stakeholders. Key responsibilities include development and implementation of a strategic plan, build collaborative partnerships with the public and private sector, lead an active business recruitment effort, lead a proactive retention process, seek new revenue sources to include grants, manage the organization staff and finances in a sound manner. The successful candidate will have a track record of proven success and understanding of economic development, government relations, media and public relations, fiscal management, and possess a strong public presence with 5 to 10 years of economic development or related experience. A Bachelors degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred. A professional certification and/or further Economic Development accreditation (CEcD, EDFP) is highly desired. Residency in Ashtabula County will be required. Send or email (
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) cover letter, resume, references and compensation history to Sharon Wilson, Kent State University at Ashtabula, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH 44004. For the full job description, see the Growth Partnership website: http://www.ashtabulagrowth.com/. |
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Director of Administration - American Rivers |
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TITLE: Director of Administration
CLASSIFICATION: Director
WAGE CATEGORY: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Finance and Administration
LOCATION: Washington, D.C.
ABOUT AMERICAN RIVERS: American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization that protects and restores healthy, natural rivers for the benefit of communities, fish and wildlife. Program staffers are expert advocates who develop practical solutions and work with a diversity of partners to implement those solutions at the local, state and federal level. American Rivers places a strong emphasis on maintaining a learning culture and positive work environment. The organization is based in Washington, D.C., with regional operations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Northwest, California, Great Lakes, and the Southeast. For an overview of the organization, visit www.AmericanRivers.org.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Foster a cultue of clear communication and transparency for all employees and managers to ensure that American Rivers meets best management practices, complies with all laws and regulations, and creates an efficient, effective workplace.
Work with the VP for Finance and Administration to establish clear organization-wide policies and procedures and for communicating those polices and procedures to all employees.
Train staff on organizational policies and ensure that they are understood and adhered to. In cases in which the policies are violated, work with the VP for Finance and Administration to enforce policies.
Personally handle high-priority human resources issues and situations.
Oversee the handling of day-to-day Administrative issues by the Deputy Director and the Administrative Assistant.
Budget Management: creates the organization’s annual administrative budget and manages expenses to the budget. Seek savings through efficiencies including those with vendors.
Work with the VP of Finance and Administration to set benefit policies for the organization.
Ensure information technology and electronic communications meet the needs of all staff.
Oversee new office planning including office setup, IT and equipment requirements, and personnel matters.
Ensure that systems are in place so that American Rivers can grow quickly while maintaining best management practices. Maintain a safe and secure work environment. Promote a positive office environment and help maintain high office morale.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* College Degree and a minimum of seven to ten year progressively more responsible positions in Administration and/or Human Resources;
* Excellent oral and written communication skills;
* Highly organized with intense attention to detail;
* Significant experience in training staff and developing training materials for organizational policies and procedures;
* Ability to delegate and prioritize;
* Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a team in a fast-paced environment;
* Demonstrated ability to hold supervisors organization-wide accountable for complying with policies and procedures;
* Solid judgment and discretion.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave benefits. American Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be considered immediately. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter (including salary history) to: Julie Mason, Attn: Director of Administration Position, American Rivers, 1101 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005; or
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Municipal Manager, Village of Greenhills Ohio |
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This is an opportunity to apply your excellent management skills to stabilize and assure a healthy future for this unique suburban village. With a sound physical infrastructure, there is a need to balance savvy positioning and commercial/private redevelopment with the desire to preserve a high quality of family-life and protect the best of its historic origins in an increasingly complex and competitive suburban environment. This historically significant village takes great pride in its history and pleasant quality of life. Located on a major traffic artery just 30 minutes from downtown Cincinnati, this “tree city” is a family-oriented community, totally surrounded by Winton Woods County Park, which provides an attractive greenbelt while permanently limiting expansion. Current challenges include: decreasing tax base and state and county funds; a privately owned aging shopping center; a need to bring in new businesses, improve housing stock and attract young families; and personnel changes as other long-term employees retire. The Municipal Manger is the CEO/Administrative Officer of the Village and is responsible to the 6-person Village Council for the effective administrative and financial operation of the municipality. Current direct reports to this position include: the Finance Director, the Police Chief, the Building Inspector/Service Department Foreman and the Manager of the Pool & Golf course. A complete staff of approximately 15 FTE’s and 50 PT’s are employed by this Mayor-Council-Manager Charter form of government. The village has an exceptional contracted all-volunteer Fire Department which provides state-of-the-art fire and life squad service. Requirements: A Bachelors degree in Public or Business Administration preferred and at least five years of successful management & team building experience. Experience reporting to/working closely with publicly elected Council and first-hand success with commercial/residential economic development. Personal Characteristics: A proven leader; emotionally mature, well-balanced, dedicated. Enthusiastic, personable and outgoing; a positive, “down-to-earth” attitude who relates well to residents, with excellent customer service. A well-organized manager; a strategic thinker/planner, detail oriented. Astute financially; strong negotiator, able to maximize limited tax base, develop future sources of income. Possesses excellent communication skills; both verbal and written, a good public speaker and a good listener. Highest ethics & integrity; fair; respects authority and uses it wisely. Good problem solver: creative, innovative; able to think outside the box, develop new approaches to old problem. Physically fit with good energy level; out-and-about, visits community sites, hands-on as needed, some long days with evening meetings. Genuine interest in welfare of village; comfortable in/enjoys life in small suburban communities Apply to: Municipal Mgr. Hiring Team, 11000 Winton Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45218 or email:
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City Manager - Sharon, Pennsylvania |
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The City of Sharon, Pennsylvania is seeking experienced candidates for City Manager. Located midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland on the PA-OH border, the city of 16,328 offers a small town atmosphere in the midst of a MSA population of 570,704 persons. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, government, business administration, finance or similar field and at least three years of experience as a city manager, assistant city manager or an equivalent position. Salary to $70K DOQ. Visit .cityofsharon. for detailed information. Send cover letter, resume, & salary history to City Manager Search Committee, PO Box 981, Sharon, PA 16146. Resumes are reviewed upon receipt and accepted until position is filled. EOE |
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