The City Administrator serves as the Chief Executive Officer regarding all City of Gillette operations and functions. This position performs a variety of management and supervisory functions related to the overall operation of City administration and individual departmental operations.
The City Administrator:
⮚ Serves as advisor to City Council and the Mayor regarding overall focus and direction for the City of Gillette.
⮚ Provides direct staff support to the Mayor and City Council.
⮚ Develops fiscal and organizational plans and recommends the adoption of annual budget and capital improvements.
⮚ Works with outside organizations and individuals regarding interests, issues and/or concerns.
⮚ Serves as advisor to City Council and the Mayor regarding overall focus and direction for the City of Gillette.
⮚ Develops policy initiatives for Council consideration. ⮚ Resolves complex and politically sensitive problems encountered in performance of work assignments.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
The City is looking for a talented senior management professional from a public sector organization of comparable complexity and size, with knowledge and experience in leading an organization. Candidates should have experience working in a community undergoing rapid growth. The desired candidate will be able to handle a high-volume workload, be proactive, have a strong financial background and the ability to balance the needs of employees and the community. The new Administrator will have strong leadership skills, be politically astute, and demonstrate good critical thinking abilities.
The desired candidate should be able to keep the “big picture” foremost in mind. He/She should have excellent organizational skills and work well in a multi-task environment with a need to prioritize and make decisions in a timely manner. The new Administrator will work to build trust and strengthen relationships with the community, and other stakeholders. He/She will be accessible and responsive to the public, elected officials, and City staff, and they should also have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service.
The City is looking for a people-oriented team manager, as the Administrator will work with a variety of groups with varying personalities of common interests. The desired candidate will bring progressive management practices and provide a supportive work environment where staff can work with independence, but remain accountable for their areas of responsibility. The selected candidate will be receptive of new ideas and encourage creative solutions to complex problems. He/She will bring energy and enthusiasm to their leadership of the City and have an appropriate sense of humor.
The new Administrator should be ethical, honest, and hardworking, while establishing an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation within the overall City organization. The selected candidate will be someone who keeps all parties well-informed and must be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing, as they will provide frequent presentations before community groups, boards and the City Council. They must be a good listener who consistently works well with personnel throughout all levels of the organization.
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Experience enough to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Wyoming for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Ability to be bonded.
COMPENSATION
⮚ 135,000 – $175,000 DOQ
Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program
Flexible Benefits Plan
Term life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Deferred compensation
Wyoming Retirement Program / ICMA
Vehicle allowance
Relocation allowance
20 days’ vacation accrual per year
10 holidays per year
1 personal day per year
Accrual of sick leave at 12 days per year
Other Ancillary Benefits are available
All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply by May 21, 2021.
To apply, complete the required City of Gillette online application, which is available on the City website at www.gillettewy.gov/employ AND email a cover letter and resume at the time of application to humr@gillettewy.gov. Applicants need understand that if they are selected as a finalist, they must agree in their cover letter to release of their name to the public.
The City of Gillette is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts Pre-Employment Drug Screening.
To apply for this job please visit www.gillettewy.gov.