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ìÊÍÖ×ÉÉÓÍÎÛÐíÌÌÍÊÈÇÎÓÈÓ×É <br />Responsible financial management <br />—the City of Elk River has a strong financial position as indicated by the <br />2010 Standard and Poor’s AA+ credit rating, which reflects thoughtful budget decisions and attention to long- <br />term financial projections. The City Administrator will take an active leadership role in recommending <br />financial policies, strategies, and actions that support the city’s financial health and continuously identify <br />options to increase the efficiency of municipal operations. <br />Strengthen the council-staff relationship <br />—team-building has emerged as a priority for the next City <br />Administrator and an opportunity to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations. The City Administrator’s <br />leadership approach will support the organizational structure and policy-making processes while ensuring an <br />open sharing and exchange of information that builds a deeper understanding of issues and promotes an <br />evaluation of possible courses of action. <br />Review the organizational structure <br />—like many cities, Elk River has used attrition and lay-offs to hold down <br />the cost of city government. Over time, this strategy has increased workloads and altered some internal <br />reporting relationships. The City Administrator will review and assess the effectiveness of the existing <br />organizational structure and identify changes to increase organizational performance, considering among other <br />things appropriate reporting relationships and staffing levels needed to deliver the existing level of programs <br />and services. <br />Hire key department heads <br />—department head positions in public works, community development, and parks <br />and recreation are currently vacant. The City Administrator will review and modify, as necessary, the <br />responsibilities assigned to each position, consistent with any changes recommended in the city’s organizational <br />structure. The City Administrator will also be responsible for recruiting qualified candidates and <br />recommending their appointment to the City Council. <br />Implementation of strategic goals <br />—the City Council has adopted 2011 goals with a focus on innovation, <br />community development, beautification, and business opportunities. The City Administrator will provide the <br />oversight needed to accomplish actions that contribute to these goals, such things as increasing volunteerism, <br />evaluating existing programs and services, and implementing a branding program. <br />ùÍÏÌ×ÎÉÛÈÓÍÎ <br />Salary: $101,215 - $119,077, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits. <br />Relocation assistance negotiable. <br />ûÌÌÐÓÙÛÈÓÍÎÛÎØé×Ð×ÙÈÓÍÎìÊÍÙ×ÉÉ <br />Position is open until filled. Review of resumes starts on August 3, 2011. Candidate interviews are tentatively <br />planned for late August. <br />To apply, submit a resume, salary history, and four work-related references to elkriver@springsted.com or to <br />Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN <br />55101. For more information, call (651) 223-3053. <br />The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> <br />