CITY OF PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN
Petoskey is situated beautifully on the South shore of the Little Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan, astride Bear River and surrounded by the natural beauty of Northern Michigan lakes and forests with year-round recreation. Thriving City of over 6,000 is seat and service center of Emmett County with a growing population of 35,000. Petoskey values its natural setting, home town spirit, parks, trails and open space, professional regional services and a resilient economy that includes four-season resorts and tourism. Nationally recognized as a “best small town” and a “best place to retire”. City Council members seek a professional, resourceful City Manager committed to highest quality services, open government and sustained economic vitality. Stable City government first chartered in 1895; Council-Manager form adopted in 1916, one of the earliest in the nation. Former City Manager retired after successful 25 years. Total budget is $25.2M including all operating funds, water, sewer and electric utilities. Total 71 FT employees, excellent staff. City Manager appointed by 5-member City Council, including Mayor. Salary very competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits. See www.ci.petoskey.mi.us . Degree in public or business administration or related field, graduate degree preferred, plus 7- 10 years chief administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. An active communicator with vision for a sustainable community. Collaborative skills with the Council for goals and priorities, and alignment of staff work for measurable, continued accomplishment. Business acumen to manage regional utilities, service delivery, new technologies, financial planning, infrastructure and downtown improvements. Regional leadership with excellent School District, Northern Michigan Hospital, downtown Board, North Central Michigan College, County, adjoining Townships and active community groups. Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., P.O. Box 2870, Estes Park, CO 80517, tdority@mercergroupinc.com, by April 24, 2009. EOE. Applicants must request confidentiality to assure all materials will remain confidential until finalists are named for interviews.