CITY OF WORTHINGTON, OHIO
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Community founded in 1803 that grew into a thriving suburban City in the last half of the twentieth century; population 14,000, seeks a professional manager to help sustain the highest quality services while directing redevelopment efforts. This is a first tier suburb of the thriving Columbus metropolitan area. Worthington values its excellent School District, the arts and life-long learning, its 2007 national Library of the Year, and its faith community. It is a family-style, walkable community with a strong sense of place, continually high citizen satisfaction and a strong Council/Manager Charter. City Manager appointed by non-partisan 7-member City Council elected at large. President of Council selected from Council. See www.worthington.org . Current Manager retiring with over 25 years in position; 6 Managers since 1957. Salary very competitive in metro area, DOQ, plus excellent benefit package. Total 2007 budget over $30M, stable financial condition, excellent professional staff and 160 fulltime employees. Prefer graduate degree in public administration or related field, with significant leadership experience in a municipality of similar nature, or equivalent combination. Opportunity for an entrepreneurial approach to job development and redevelopment in a mature community. A leader with desire to join and engage an active, knowledgeable citizenry. Skills in communications, relationships and collaboration, new technologies, strong team-building and staff development. Ability to help focus Council priorities, and articulate a vision going forward. Resume and salary history to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., 4520 W. 14th Street Drive, Greeley, CO, 80634, by August 31, 2007. tomdority@comcast.net . Applicants should request application materials be held confidential until finalists are named by the City Council.