The Position Working under the direction of City Council, and in accordance with the city’s adopted council-manager plan of government, the City Manager serves as the city’s chief administrator. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient and prudent execution of the City Council’s legislative policies and budget goals, for the appointment and direction of department managers, and for oversight of the daily operations of the City. The City Manager provides leadership to department directors and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of business affairs of the city and public services provided by the City. The City Manager manages the development and administration of the city’s budget, policies, procedures, regulations, and ordinances. The City Manager provides professional advice and information and makes recommendation to the city council on policy and other items that come before them. The City Manager prepares a biennial budget for consideration by the city council and is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the city. The City Manager pursues intergovernmental relations and partnerships and promotes community relations. The City Manager represents the city and its interests at the local, state, and federal levels of government. The Ideal Candidate The City of Battle Ground is seeking a City Manager who is an experienced manager and a strong leader. This individual needs to be creative and forward thinking with a clear understanding of municipal government and the issues facing a growing city. A strong understanding of economic development, financial management and municipal budgeting is a must. Communication with the City Council is an important component of this position, as is the ability to provide Council with options and guidance on various topics. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and the ability to represent the city appropriately to partner agencies and to elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative management style, good judgment, and political understanding. The next City Manager needs to be approachable and be able to effectively communicate with both citizens and staff. The ideal candidate has strong inter-personal skills, a collaborative management style, good judgment, and must be able to direct, lead, motivate, influence, and guide all levels of employees toward accomplishing the mission and goals of a service oriented city. This person must be able to effectively address difficult situations. The next City Manager will have successfully passed a full background check. Experience & Education A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public, business administration, or related field, and at least five years of management experience in government and administration, budgeting, fiscal management or related fields is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Any combination of experience, training, or education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Washington State Driver’s License, and have a driving record acceptable to the city’s insurance carrier. For more information and how to apply, please visit www.cityofbg.org/jobs.aspx
The Position Working under the direction of City Council, and in accordance with the city’s adopted council-manager plan of government, the City Manager serves as the city’s chief administrator. The City Manager is responsible for the efficient and prudent execution of the City Council’s legislative policies and budget goals, for the appointment and direction of department managers, and for oversight of the daily operations of the City. The City Manager provides leadership to department directors and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of business affairs of the city and public services provided by the City. The City Manager manages the development and administration of the city’s budget, policies, procedures, regulations, and ordinances. The City Manager provides professional advice and information and makes recommendation to the city council on policy and other items that come before them. The City Manager prepares a biennial budget for consideration by the city council and is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the city. The City Manager pursues intergovernmental relations and partnerships and promotes community relations. The City Manager represents the city and its interests at the local, state, and federal levels of government. The Ideal Candidate The City of Battle Ground is seeking a City Manager who is an experienced manager and a strong leader. This individual needs to be creative and forward thinking with a clear understanding of municipal government and the issues facing a growing city. A strong understanding of economic development, financial management and municipal budgeting is a must. Communication with the City Council is an important component of this position, as is the ability to provide Council with options and guidance on various topics. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and the ability to represent the city appropriately to partner agencies and to elected officials at the local, state and federal levels. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative management style, good judgment, and political understanding. The next City Manager needs to be approachable and be able to effectively communicate with both citizens and staff. The ideal candidate has strong inter-personal skills, a collaborative management style, good judgment, and must be able to direct, lead, motivate, influence, and guide all levels of employees toward accomplishing the mission and goals of a service oriented city. This person must be able to effectively address difficult situations. The next City Manager will have successfully passed a full background check. Experience & Education A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public, business administration, or related field, and at least five years of management experience in government and administration, budgeting, fiscal management or related fields is required, with a Master’s degree preferred. Any combination of experience, training, or education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered. Candidates must possess or be able to obtain a Washington State Driver’s License, and have a driving record acceptable to the city’s insurance carrier. For more information and how to apply, please visit www.cityofbg.org/jobs.aspx
