CITY OF HYATTSVILLE, MARYLAND
The City of Hyattsville (Pop. 18,000) is a diverse, thriving residential community and suburb of the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. Hyattsville encompasses an area of about 3 square miles and is highly accessible due to its premium location where residents enjoy the conveniences of two Metro Stations, a regional highway system and close proximity to the MARC Commuter train. Hyattsville has undergone a renaissance in the past decade with many economic development and revitalization projects completed and planned for the future. Hyattsville combines the best of small-town living with the benefits of residing within a major metropolitan area.
The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council and administers the day-to-day affairs of the City through a $13.3 million operating budget that is carried out through a staff of 109 over six operating departments; Administration, Police, Public Works, Recreation, Code Enforcement and the City Treasurer. The City of Hyattsville is financially sound and has healthy operating reserves.
The successful candidate will be a contemporary municipal manager in a city of similar size or larger with at least five years of management experience and who will be able to play a key role in helping to improve the operational efficiency of the City organization. The ideal candidate should also bring knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of annexation processes. A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is required and Masters degree is preferred. Salary is competitive and negotiable, DOQ. If you are interested in being considered for this exciting career opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter summarizing why you feel you are a good fit for the position no later than September 7, 2010, to:
Clark Wurzberger, The Mercer Group, Inc., P.O. Box 546, Weimar, CA 95736 (mailing address); 21155 N. Manzanita Hills Road, Colfax, CA 95713 (physical address); (530) 637-4559 (Pacific Time); FAX (530) 637-1048; Email: cwurzberger@mercergroupinc.com