What are the responsibilities and job description for the City Manager position at City of Myrtle Point?
Do you love fresh air, green grass, an abundance of trees and old-fashioned small town friendliness? If so, this job may be for you!
The City of Myrtle Point is accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Under general direction of the City Council, the City Manager performs general coordination of administrative affairs including personnel, planning, budgeting, purchasing, grant writing and management, public relations, and implements policy established by the City Council. The City Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls the activities of all City Departments including, Administration/Finance, Public Works, Police, Fire and Ambulance, and Library.
The ideal candidate will have thorough knowledge of municipal government organization, powers, functions and relationships with other governmental jurisdictions. Candidate must also have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, particularly as applied to the management of diversified municipal government services, as well as knowledge of the principles and practices of public budgeting, finance and personnel management.
Considerable ability and skill is needed in establishing and maintaining cooperation and harmonious working relationships with City legislative and administrative officials and employees, representatives of business and government organizations, and the general public.
Candidate must be able to develop and prepare effective and complete correspondence and administrative reports. Ability to speak effectively in front of various groups is necessary.
Candidate must be able to analyze complex problems and conduct necessary research in solving them. Candidate must also be able to effectively plan, assign, supervise and review the work of others.
The equivalent of a Bachelors degree is required in public or business administration, finance, planning or related field (Masters degree preferred), plus five years experience in a managerial position in municipal government. A satisfactory combination of training and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, ability and skills necessary to perform the duties of this position will be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $7,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Myrtle Point, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Municipal Government: 5 years (Preferred)
- Management: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $7,000 - $8,000