COASTAL GEORGIA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
This is
This is truly an
exciting opportunity to live and work in one of the most dynamic areas of the
United States. The offices of the Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center (CGRDC)
are located in downtown Brunswick, Georgia. Brunswick is a quaint port city
named for Braunschweig, Germany, ancestral home of King George II, grantor of
Georgia's original land charter. Brunswick has the second largest concentration
of historic structures in Georgia and is the home of world-famous Brunswick
Stew. Within the CGRDC region are also located St. Simons and Jekyll Islands and
a number of high end leisure and recreational developments.
The CGRDC Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director to replace the
current Executive Director who has announced his intention to retire after 39
successful years with the agency. The selected individual will serve as Chief
Executive Officer of the CGRDC and serve at the pleasure of the CGRDC Board of
Directors.
The successful candidate must have a Master's Degree in Regional and City
Planning, Public Administration or a related field. Other advanced degrees may
be considered a plus. The successful candidate should also possess a minimum of
five to seven years of progressively responsible managerial program and
personnel management experience and extensive dealings with local government and
regional, state, and federal agencies, and knowledge/experience with aging
services programs. The successful candidate should possess or be able to obtain
a current and valid State of Georgia Driver's License.
The Executive Director serves as Chief Executive Officer of the CGRDC and serves
as the principal policy advisor to the Board of Directors of CGRDC. The
successful candidate will be responsible for the planning and administration of
various programs, their respective budgets, and personnel in accordance with the
Organization's adopted budget and program statement. Candidates must possess the
ability to achieve continued success at the highest levels of the organization
and continue to influence enhancements to the offered services.
The Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center (CGRDC) represents the interests
of ten member counties, six of which nestle on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.
They are Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh, Glynn and Camden counties. In
general, coastal Georgia boasts of historic attractions, famed barrier islands,
outdoor recreational opportunities and relaxation. The inland counties of Long,
Bulloch, Effingham and Screven complement and balance this seaside setting.
Featuring a more rural, agricultural flavor, these counties serve as a reminder
of yesteryear's agricultural emphasis when long-staple cotton fields and
tidewater rice plantations dominated the coastal region. The region borders
South Carolina on the northern boundary and the lure of Florida to the south
beyond the winding St. Marys River. Four other primary river basins are the
Ogeechee, Savannah, Altamaha and Satilla, offering waterborne ecotourism
activities. A diversity of economic opportunities, two major ports, and two
sprawling military installations call coastal Georgia "home." In addition, the
largest Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in the world trains
students at Glynco, located north of Brunswick.
Brunswick is an exceptional community with virtually every "quality of life"
amenity a community can provide and is nurtured by an ongoing revitalization and
restoration program for Georgia's second largest concentration of historic
structures. The City is known for its quaint shops, restaurants, art galleries,
antique dealers and bustling waterfront, home to The Liberty Ship Memorial
Plaza, shrimp boats, cruise and casino ships, a marina, and vessels from around
the world. Old Town Brunswick, the City's original downtown, features Victorian
commercial buildings, grand residential homes, historic banquet and reception
facilities, and delightful bed & breakfast inns. Old Town Brunswick hosts a
variety of cultural and historic festivals, performances and special events
throughout the year. Visit the Brunswick and Golden Isles website at
www.bgivb.com
The starting salary for the Executive Director of Coastal Georgia Regional
Development Center (CGRDC) is set by the Board of Directors and will be market
competitive, depending on the experience, qualifications and salaried history of
the selected individual. In addition, an excellent fringe benefit package will
be provided.
For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James
L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 770-551-0403; mercer@mindspring.com.
Position open until filled. Confidential resumes should be sent immediately to James
L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road,
#511, Atlanta, GA 30338. Voice: 770-551-0403; Fax: 770-399-9749. E-Mail: mercer@mindspring.com;
Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. Coastal Georgia Regional Development Center is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.