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Home My WebLink About2015-06-03 PACKET 12.B. � �F� i L N: .��' L�•• # •��• �.� •�`1J i : .F ?Y � iY :� y` ! •�� •r' �'��, � �� l * 'h++ �, ��. ��'l �ti �� ' l �� F� . �r '.W . � __ . # ,. ",��"R� . � ��•'°:.'.�'�`� ..��r+�, � � � . + ; �'��! ��,�;Y . , .. .� � - . . ��:.�. ,- �� T :,. ��;� ,� . ; .� , ' • " '�J . , :s. • � .a '�� ' * +'� � •� � , '_��3•.. . • �� r�.{ � - . � ' ' . , �, � { 4 Y , ; . ' ! ' , � � C � � � �; t � � i� i = . " � _ y,• - _ ' , � �� ''t - � ;� y = . � ' �. _ _ '.; .,�s � ,��., ,X ��' ^�*+ � � � . ' ''� �'..: F 4=7:• r—..�• • ri � _ ` �.� � �fs I- ;a .'�.y . � } .y . . •`!k?'��1�a4= '-- '- ��' •��l�r� L4�j�,�j•�� ' `r.: .:.'rC'.;. +.�.�1'�`-�. �—?�,,..�f�i;::. r CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, INNESOTA, SEEKS � � �. ��~`"� �- � �� AN ENERGETIC, PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE � � PROFESSIONAL TO SERVE AS THE NEXT... � • CITYADMINISTRATOR � � �� -� THE POSITION - -� . - •.. . . • . . . - . - •. � . . . - -. . . - . - Serves as the chief administrative officer • Keeps the Council fully advised of of the City and is responsible for the all significant matters and effectively ' ' ' ' � . ' presents all items which require _ � , � � _ � proper administration of all departments, Council action or approval. .. . - .. • - functions and affairs.Manages,leads and � . . . . • - - evaluates all administrative,financial and . Establishes and maintains strong - • - - • • public services according to established communication and serves as a liaison •'' - • • • - • - • - ordinances,policies and procedures of the with other governmentaljurisdictions. ' �' • • - - • ••• • • • Council and/or Minnesota State law.Works ' ''� - ' ' ' - ' ' ' under the general direction from the Mayor ' Represents the City at functions as directed by the Council.Maintains ' ' and the City Council. Responsible for the good public relations with the citizens � implementation of all policy set by the and stakeholders of the community. _ _ _ � �, � � _ , _ Council. � • Directs and oversees the development . . - . . - . - • Ensures the effective and efficient of annual City budget;performs � ' � ' � � � � delivery of quality city services. financial and managerial analyses � � � -� �' Motivates and leads others to pertaining to City operations and � ' � ' ' ' accomplish the City's vision,mission programs. - ' ' '' ' -' and goals. - - ' • - - - • • ' • Facilitates problem solving at all - • - •. • • • • Promotes progressive practices; levels in the organization:works • •. -• • - • . • • recruits,motivates and retains quality with department heads and senior employees. Works to create a team management to ensure effective - • • • - • - • - • atmosphere and culture. coordination and cooperation among - - . .. . - . . . . - - departments. - - . .- - . . . • Ensures that overall City objectives are _ _ � _ � .� , _ being met by reviewing and evaluating � _ _ _ � , _� _ all department operations. � ' � • Assists the Mayor and City Council �� ' � ' -� � with strategic and long-range planning; �� ' ' ' � ' ' ' ' ' participates in business affairs and �� ' - ' ' ''' - ' '' - ' ' planning efforts at the local,regional �� "' - - ' ' - and state level. �� - . - - . .- . - . - �� J+{•'�1./: r ff. .� . � ' �� x � �' � - ' �� '+ . r��+ � . ' . 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The following listing relationships with the business • • • - • • - • • •• •- • • reflects the leadership and management community,induding owners, • - • • - • - • • . - style and personal characteristics of the builders,contractors and developers. • - • • • - •� - ideal candidate. . . - - . . . . . - • Value public service,volunteerism, • Provide leadership to the elected networking,partnerships,and - - - '- • •- • • officials and staff;seeks consensus collaborations. - - ' - - - as needed yet can demonstrate - - - ' ' -' - decisive and effective decision- • Self-starter who has confidence ' ' ' ' making. to support prudent risk-taking, • • • • • - -• effectively delegating duties and • • - • - - '• - • Demonstrate collaborative,team- assignments to encourage new and '-- ' - - - oriented management style. creative ideas. - '- " - ' " ' Encourages and facilitates strong and '' open communication,and serves as a • Organizational skills necessary to � � � mentor and role model for the staff. balance and prioritize competing • • • •- - - - demands,understanding the day to . - . . ..- . . • Model a culture of creativity and day operations,but retaining focus . . - .- - - innovation for the Council and staff on the big picture and long term � � � �� to encourage a learning,growing and future of the City. . - . .• - - - - . developing municipal government. . . - - -. .• - • Interpersonal and effective - -. .. . - - - communication skills;responsive, •� . - . .. . . - - - .. . -- - - engaging,approachable and actively ' participates in city and community . . . .• . . - affairs. -•—' "---, .-.- .- .. � . : ��;� •-- . . - . -. . - �$� �,�; . . - - - - - - - - - � . � . .. . - .. - .. . .. .. .. - - - - .. . . -. t . - . - .•- .. . - .. .- . . - . - . - .... . .- . - � � - . - - . -- .. � • • CURRENT CHALLENGES AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES '•• • • ' •'' The following listing of challenges and opportunities is representative of the issues the city administrator will lead and manage early in his/her tenure. The list is not intended to � � � be all-inclusive. . - . - -. . . - . • Managing growth,including coordinated and constructed in a � - � - community and economic fiscally sound and prudent manner. development,recruitment of new " � ' ' businesses,expansion of the tax • Work closely with the Mayor,City base,and creating and maintaining Council and staff to develop a employment opportunities. strategic plan and long range vision for the City including appropriate • Review and evaluate city structure, goals and action steps. programs and services;make ,�T_: • recommendations for enhancing • Develop a strong team including � efficiency and effectiveness of city retaining staff with effective training government. and professional development, the hiring of new staff,and timely • Build,maintain,and ensure succession planning. � � � that the City's capital projects � i . ,� ;�f ' �� • and infrastructure is planned, _ � . _ • � _ . � y* ORGANIZATION Department Heads who report to the City Administrator are Community Development, • :� �'� Economic Development,Finance,Parks&Recreation,Public Safety and Public Works.The ��'_w � ' '`�' Communications Coordinator,Golf Course Manager and Human Resources Manager/City l" � Clerk also report to the City Administrator. . �`�`• .,, :�• Cottage Grove operates with a Council/Administrator form of government. The City . � ' Council consists of a Mayor and four Council members elected at-large to serve four year �� , �� terms. There are Boards and Commissions within the City to assist both the City Council and the City Administrator with overseeing the many services the City provides.Cottage � Grove has approximately 136 full-time staff that provides support and services to all ' departments and citizens within the City. ` City of Cottage Grove — Organization Chart i� .,� � � , � . � Y �� . ! - �` � . � � � � � � � � � � � EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE �,r -'�� ' -� � �:, � ,�i�,. �� . Bachelor's degree in public or business administration ' or related field;Master's degree preferred.Five or more years of progressively responsible experience as a City •!' ' Administrator,Assistant City Administrator and/or ��''� administrative department head is required. Proficiency ��, ._ i in financial management,budgeting and planning,systems � ., , , , thinking,organizational development,human resources, � _ and community and economic development desired. • _��,, � �;�:.� �.� Professional qualities include personable,passionate, _ • ` creative,energetic,and strong communication skills. COMPENSATION APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS Highly competitive salary;starting salary negotiable To apply,submit your cover letter and resume online at https:// depending upon qualifications and experience. waters-company.recruitmenthome.com.This position is open until Comprehensive benefits package available. filled;however,interested applicants are encouraged to apply by June 30,2015. For more information,please contact: David Unmacht (651)223-3047(office) (612)202-239(mobile) Email:dunmachtC�springsted.com � � Applicants for this position selected as finalists will be subject to a criminal history/credit/driver's(icense check prior to interview. The City of Cottage Grove is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all(evels of its workforce. .'� :.� v , � ..- • •. Helping � ' ' -' ' '" PUBLIC & PRIVATE 14285 Midway Road Phone: 972.481.1950 /� Suite340 Toll-free: 800.899.1669 SE OR �r�l Addison,TX 75001 Fax: 972.481.1951 Springsted Incorporated man i eeds 380 Jackson Street Phone: 651.223.3000 Suite 200 Fax: 651.223.3002 Saint Paul,MN 55101 waters-company.com