CITY MANAGER

CITY OF PIQUA, OHIO

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Full-service city of 22,000 along the Great Miami River in Miami County close to Dayton seeks professional manager with vision and excellent leadership skills. Two managers since 1980.  Five-member Commission elected to 4-year terms, one as Mayor. Council-Manager Home Rule Charter adopted in 1929. Piqua values its historic downtown, neighborhoods, new paths and parks along the River and Miami-Erie Canal. Total budget over $45M, 217FT employees. Salary competitive, DOQ, excellent benefits. See www.piquaoh.org/ . Bachelor’s degree in related field, master’s preferred, and 5 years experience as City Manager or other high level administrative position, experience with electric utility desirable. Demonstrated success in economic development and redevelopment, with vision and respect for traditional community assets. Record of excellent communications skills at City Hall and in community. Strong budget and financial skills.  Resume and salary history to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., 4520 W. 14th Street Drive, Greeley, CO 80634 by May 23, 2005. Resumes of finalists will be subject to public disclosure.  EOE.   tomdority@comcast.net