CITY OF FEDERAL HEIGHTS, COLORADO
Full-service city of over 12,000 in thriving Denver metro with direct access to all major highways throughout front range and the mountains and to Denver International Airport. New Charter in 2001 established sound Council-Manager form with 7-member nonpartisan City Council including Mayor elected at large. Three City managers during past 9 years. Seek a chief administrator with positive leadership, strategic management outlook. Salary competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits. 85 FTE, $15M budget including all funds. Bachelor’s degree in public administration, master’s preferred, and 7 years progressively responsible city/county management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. City residency not required. Serves as Director of the Redevelopment Agency. New Strategic Management Plan emphasizes economic base, infrastructure, high performance, water resources, community planning and community image. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and collaborator with experience in urban planning, economic development, budget planning, community relations and best management practices including e-government. Resume and cover letter to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., 4520 W. 14th Street Drive, Greeley, CO, 80634, by May 21, 2004. tomdority@comcast.net Applicants should request confidentiality pursuant to Colorado law. EOE