Akml
CITY MANAGER City of Valdez
Akml - Juneau, Alaska, United States
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CITY MANAGER
City of Valdez, Alaska
Post Date: March 23, 2025
Closing Date: April 4, 2025
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https://www.valdezak.gov/jobs Persons interested in this position must submit a letter of interest and current resume detailing size and scope of leadership and management experience. This position will be responsible for department and services typically seen in both city and county/borough administration: Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS Services, Ports and Harbor, Public Works, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services, Capital Facilities, Human Resources, Finance, Planning, Information Technology, Communications, and Economic Development. The City Manager also serves as an Ex-Officio member of several Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces to include the Providence Community Advisory Board and the Permanent Fund Committee. The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills to assist elected officials in establishing a vision for the community. The successful candidate must also possess extensive knowledge of municipal operations and best practices to effectively create and direct strategies for implementation of Council priorities. The preferred candidate will have direct experience in the following Council priorities:
Master Planning – The City has recently completed its Master Plan and Waterfront Plan and is currently working on Title XVII and zoning to align with the comprehensive plans. Housing – Council has identified increased housing availability, including affordable housing, as an urgent priority. Child Care Services – Council has identified childcare as a priority for the City. Emergency Management and/or ICS settings – the City is cultivating and reinforcing its ICS structure and capabilities for a variety of emergency scenarios. Applicants will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in public administration, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job. Must have the ability to complete executive level ICS training within six months of hire date, if not already completed prior to hire. Must have the ability to furnish a bond as required by city council under Valdez Municipal Code. Salary range for this position is 170K – 190K + [DOQ / DOE]. Benefits include excellent comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, public retirement system, and leave benefits. Terms of the contract are competitive and negotiable as part of the total compensation package. The Organization Valdez is a home rule city that operates under a Council Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City Council consisting of the mayor and six council members. Council members are elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis for three-year staggered terms with elections every year. The council appoints and directs the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. The organization is a full-service municipality which includes functions commonly performed by County/Borough governments. The City Manager has twelve direct reports, and the organization employs 137 FTEs. The City has an annual budget of $70M, and fund balances totaling $410M; $290M of which is held within its Permanent Fund endowment. Additional Information #J-18808-Ljbffr
https://www.valdezak.gov/jobs Persons interested in this position must submit a letter of interest and current resume detailing size and scope of leadership and management experience. This position will be responsible for department and services typically seen in both city and county/borough administration: Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS Services, Ports and Harbor, Public Works, Parks Recreation and Cultural Services, Capital Facilities, Human Resources, Finance, Planning, Information Technology, Communications, and Economic Development. The City Manager also serves as an Ex-Officio member of several Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces to include the Providence Community Advisory Board and the Permanent Fund Committee. The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills to assist elected officials in establishing a vision for the community. The successful candidate must also possess extensive knowledge of municipal operations and best practices to effectively create and direct strategies for implementation of Council priorities. The preferred candidate will have direct experience in the following Council priorities:
Master Planning – The City has recently completed its Master Plan and Waterfront Plan and is currently working on Title XVII and zoning to align with the comprehensive plans. Housing – Council has identified increased housing availability, including affordable housing, as an urgent priority. Child Care Services – Council has identified childcare as a priority for the City. Emergency Management and/or ICS settings – the City is cultivating and reinforcing its ICS structure and capabilities for a variety of emergency scenarios. Applicants will possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible management experience in public administration, or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job. Must have the ability to complete executive level ICS training within six months of hire date, if not already completed prior to hire. Must have the ability to furnish a bond as required by city council under Valdez Municipal Code. Salary range for this position is 170K – 190K + [DOQ / DOE]. Benefits include excellent comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, deferred compensation, public retirement system, and leave benefits. Terms of the contract are competitive and negotiable as part of the total compensation package. The Organization Valdez is a home rule city that operates under a Council Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City Council consisting of the mayor and six council members. Council members are elected at-large on a nonpartisan basis for three-year staggered terms with elections every year. The council appoints and directs the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney. The organization is a full-service municipality which includes functions commonly performed by County/Borough governments. The City Manager has twelve direct reports, and the organization employs 137 FTEs. The City has an annual budget of $70M, and fund balances totaling $410M; $290M of which is held within its Permanent Fund endowment. Additional Information #J-18808-Ljbffr