CITY OF WHITE HOUSE, TENNESSEE
White House is located in middle Tennessee 22 miles north of downtown Nashville on Interstate 65 and State Route 76. It is an emerging city, which covers approximately 11 square miles. As a landmark community positioned on the borders of both Robertson County and Sumner County, White House holds even greater potential for future growth and prosperity. While it has easy access to all of the amenities of the big city, White House maintains a small town feel that has become very appealing to new residents. The community grew substantially in the 1990’s from a small village to a current population of 10,255 residents.
The City of White House is a municipal corporation chartered by the Tennessee General Assembly. The City is governed by a five-member Board of Mayor and Aldermen elected for four-year terms. The City is managed by a professionally trained City Administrator. The City of White House is a full-service City.
The total expense budget for the FY 2010/11 is $19.3 million with 79 full-time and 15 part-time employees. The City is in excellent financial condition.
The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative officer of the City and shall exercise those administrative powers and duties delegated to him/her by ordinance and statute. Residency in the City of White House will be required within a reasonable time period after selection.
The City of White House is seeking a new City Administrator to replace their current City Administrator. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is seeking an outstanding individual who has the experience and vision to assist the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to take the White House community to a new level of success.
A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field is required. A Master of Public Administration, Business Administration or related advanced degree is preferred. Evidence of continued professional development through active participation in professional membership associations and activities such as the International City/County Management. An individual who is an ICMA Credentialed Public Manager would be a plus.
Five years of progressively responsible experience as a city or county manager, deputy city or county manager or assistant city or county manager or related experience in a comparably sized or larger, full-service city is required. Experience in planning and development issues, economic development, wastewater and infrastructure development and citizen outreach is required. Experience in Tennessee and familiarity with Tennessee laws, especially the Tennessee Open Records law, would be a plus.
The salary range is expected to be between $66,222 and $92,711 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications plus benefits.
For additional information on this outstanding opportunity, please contact James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc. at 505-466-9500; jmercer@mercergroupinc.com
Confidential resume by close of business, February 17, 2012, to James Mercer, The Mercer Group, Inc., 551 W Cordova Road, #726, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Voice: 505-466-9500; Fax: 505-466-1274. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com: Website: www.mercergroupinc.com. The City of white House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.