CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
DANE COUNTY (MADISON), WISCONSIN
The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) seeks an Executive Director to lead and manage a staff in the empowerment of a vision for the future of a region rich in sensitive natural and cultural resources, high in quality of life, and energized by a highly informed citizenry.
Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and a track record of proven success in a similarly complex and diverse environment is desired. Alternative (unrelated to Urban or Regional Planning) backgrounds and experiences are sought from individuals with generalist backgrounds or with technical expertise in private or public fields related to land development; however, favorable consideration may also be given to applicants with Urban or Regional Planning related experience and backgrounds.
The appointing authority is the CARPC Budget and Personnel Panel (BPP) composed of the Mayor of the City of Madison, the Dane County Executive, the President of the Dane County Cities and Villages Association, and the President of the Dane County Towns Association. The annual budget is also set by the BPP. Currently, CARPC has a staff of seven full-time and two part-time employees and one intern. The CARPC budget for 2010 is approximately $1 million.
Dane County is located in South Central Wisconsin, in the heart of an agricultural state which is framed by Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River. The County has an area of 1,240 square miles and a population of 475,924.
The starting salary will be market competitive, depending upon the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. The successful candidate will also receive a competitive fringe benefit program.
Confidential resumes should be sent by close of business June 11, 2010, to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice: 770-551-0403; Fax: 770-399-9749. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com; Website: www.mercergroupinc.com.
CARPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARPC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment or the provision of services.
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