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<br />-3- <br /> <br />~ Ability to supervise a complex set of department functions and to facilitate a cohesive, team- <br />building relationship between departments. <br />~ Ability to think in a creative and strategic manner in order to develop alternative program <br />proposals designed to achieve results consistent with community goals. <br />~ Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences in a persuasive and informative manner. <br />~ Ability to analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral <br />and written reports. <br />~ Ability to prepare written grant applications or to direct others in this process. <br />~ Ability to maintain effective working relationships. <br />~ Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and/or other spreadsheet software packages. <br />~ Ability to manage and lead a diverse, multi-talented teams to work effectively. <br /> <br />MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS <br />~ Bachelor's Degree in public administration, urban studies, land use planning or closely-related <br />field. <br />~ Five years of supervisory experience as a department head managing either a planning or <br />economic development department. <br />~ Minimum of seven years of extensive experience of a progressively responsible nature in <br />economic development, planning, building code, and general community development <br />activities. <br />~ Experience as a department head for a growing community of 15,000 or larger. <br /> <br />PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS <br />~ Master's Degree in urban studies, public administration, or closely-related field. <br />~ Supervisory experience in public administration, community development, or closely-related <br />management position. <br />~ National Development Council Certification. <br /> <br />COMPENSATION <br />Compensation to be determined; will be based on qualifications. <br /> <br />ENGAGEMENT MANAGER <br />Greg Albrecht <br />Senior Partner <br />Sathe Executive Search <br />5821 Cedar Lake Road <br />Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416 <br />Phone: (952) 546-2100 or (800) 848-4912, ext. 3837 <br />Fax: (952) 546-6930 <br />Email: ga1brecht@sathe.com <br />