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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POSITION PROFILE COUNTY MANAGER RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA The Board of Commissioners of Ramsey County, Minnesota (the Board) is seeking an experienced public management professional to serve as County Manager. The starting salary is anticipated to be between $108,470 and $114,288. The Board has authorized the seeking of a salary waiver under Minnesota Statute 43A.17 to $140,000. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Services or a related field (a Master's degree is highly desirable) and considerable, increasingly responsible management experience in a government agency, private enterprise, or large, multifaceted non-profit agency. BOARD RELATIONSHIPS . Accepts Board's policy direction, supports Board's mission . Deals with all Board members equally, provides sufficient detailed information to the Board to allow for policy development. . Willing and able to give Board Members strong advice . Must demonstrate honesty and fairness in Board relations STAFF RELATIONS . Provides strong leadership and gives clear direction to department heads . Challenges department heads to be creative . Has an understanding of, appreciation for and ability to work with unionized workforce . Removes barriers, has a desire to utilize all peoples . Creates an environment that allows/enables County staff to effectively carry out their responsibilities . Supports and takes an active interest in the continued education/professional development of staff . Has an understanding of and support for the County's Model Employer Initiative, continue promoting a diverse, culturally responsive and respectful work place COMMUNITY RELATIONS . Ability to work with and for the citizens of Ramsey County . Must be an active advocate for the County in the community . Builds and maintains an effective relationship with community leaders and organizations DESIRED MANAGEMENT STYLE . Visionary, thinks outside the box . Able to motivate and inspire department heads . Has high energy level, innovative, creative, able to make tough decisions, able to risk failure . Serves as a leader, providing consistent direction, then empowering others to perform . Holds staff accountable for achieving outcomes in a participatory manner, based on established Board policy . Cognizant of dual role as public servant and community leader . Ability to manage with confidence, courage to do what's right, even in the face of adversity PERSONAL TRAITS . Strength of character, integrity, work ethic ~ SPRINGSTED Page 1