CITY OF FAIRFIELD, IOWA
City Administrator of Fairfield, Iowa, population 9,600 with a salary range of $75,000 to $85,000 with a full range of benefits. Former Administrator was employed by the City for 29 years. Seven member City Council with five Wards and two At-Large seats elected for four year overlapping terms. The Mayor is elected for two years and the next election is 2011. (www.cityoffairfieldiowa.com)
Fairfield was named as an “Iowa Great Place” by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and features 20 art galleries, more non-profit organizations per capita than any place in Iowa, MSN.com named the Mayor as “Green” Mayor along with Mayors of New York, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and Seattle, and more restaurants per capita than San Francisco! Fairfield is one of the most culturally diverse populations in the Midwest and home of the Maharishi University of Management with more than 1,200 students from around the world. Many of the residents have moved to Fairfield to participate in the group practice of Transcendental Meditation.
Ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of senior municipal management experience with a Bachelor Degree however, a MPA is desirable. Desired is a candidate with outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities, possibly with Town-Gown experience, finance and budget experience and a willing participant in community activities.
See the full color recruitment profile at www.mercergroupinc.com for all the details of this exciting opportunity in the “Hottest” municipality in Iowa!
Interested professionals are encouraged to submit a detailed resume, cover letter with salary history by email and a hard copy to Gary Goddard, Senior Vice-President , The Mercer Group Inc., 85 S. Seminary Suite #3, Galesburg, Illinois 61401, garygoddard@usa.net by March 22, 2010. If you have questions please call Gary at 309.368.0378