CITY OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS
This is truly an exciting opportunity to live and work in the heart of the Midwest. The City of Peoria is Illinois’ fifth largest city. Peoria is also the regional hub for central Illinois. The City of Peoria is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified individual to be its next City Manager. The selected individual will be responsible as Chief Administrative Officer for the leadership and management of this diverse City of 121,000 population. The successful candidate will work closely with the Mayor and City Council on issues concerning economic development and redevelopment, alternative revenue sources, regional cooperation in service delivery, relationship building and the delivery of high quality, cost-effective services to the citizens of Peoria. The candidate for City Manager for the City of Peoria is required to possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a related field. A Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field is strongly preferred. In addition, the successful candidate is required to have achieved at least seven years of progressively complex and responsible work experience as a city manager, deputy or assistant city manager. This work experience should include at least five years of supervisory and managerial experience. An ICMA Credentialed Manager would be a plus. The Peoria City Manager is responsible for the administration of the affairs of the City, enforcement of the ordinances of the City and laws of the State of Illinois. The City Manager will make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council concerning the affairs of the City, will recommend an annual budget to the Mayor and City Council. He/she will also prepare policy analysis and alternatives and reports to keep the Mayor and City Council informed of the operations of the City. The City Council is elected on a non-partisan basis and consists of the Mayor and 10 City Council Members. The City Manager appoints all Department Heads. The FY 2008 City Budget is $163 Million and there are 799 FTE City employees. City employees are represented by several organized labor unions. The starting salary for the City Manager of the City of Peoria will be market competitive, depending on the experience, qualifications and salary history of the selected individual. In addition, an excellent fringe benefit package will be provided along with reasonable relocation expenses. For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 505-466-9500; mercer@mindspring.com. Position open until filled. Confidential resumes should be immediately to James L. Mercer, President, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W. Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1234. E-Mail: mercer@mindspring.com; Website:www.mercergroupinc.com. The City of Peoria, Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Peoria does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or handicapped status.