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Professional Opportunities Responsible financial management—the City of Elk River has a strong financial position as indicated by the 2010 Standard and Poor's AA+ credit rating, which reflects thoughtful budget decisions and attention to long- term financial projections. The City Administrator will take an active leadership role in recommending financial policies, strategies, and actions that support the city's financial health and continuously identify options to increase the efficiency of municipal operations. Strengthen the council-staff relationship—team-building has emerged as a priority for the next City Administrator and an opportunity to clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations. The City Administrator's leadership approach will support the organizational structure and policy-making processes while ensuring an open sharing and exchange of information that builds a deeper understanding of issues and promotes an evaluation of possible courses of action. Review the organizational structure—like many cities, Elk River has used attrition and lay-offs to hold down the cost of city government. Over time, this strategy has increased workloads and altered some internal reporting relationships. The City Administrator will review and assess the effectiveness of the existing organizational structure and identify changes to increase organizational performance, considering among other things appropriate reporting relationships and staffing levels needed to deliver the existing level of programs and services. Hire key department heads—department head positions in public works, community development, and parks and recreation are currently vacant. The City Administrator will review and modify, as necessary, the responsibilities assigned to each position, consistent with any changes recommended in the city's organizational structure. The City Administrator will also be responsible for recruiting qualified candidates and recommending their appointment to the City Council. Implementation of strategic goals—the City Council has adopted 2011 goals with a focus on innovation, community development, beautification, and business opportunities. The City Administrator will provide the oversight needed to accomplish actions that contribute to these goals, such things as increasing volunteerism, evaluating existing programs and services, and implementing a branding program. Compensation Salary to $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits. Relocation assistance negotiable. Application and Selection Process Position is open until filled. Review of resumes starts on August 3, 2011. Candidate interviews are tentatively planned for late August. To apply, submit a resume, salary history, and four work-related references to elkrivergspringsted.com or to Sharon Klumpp, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 380 Jackson Street, Suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55101. For more information, call (651) 223-3053. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer City of Elk River 5