City of Ithaca position available: City Manager

Ithaca, Michigan (3,098) seeks public management professional to lead full service city with 16 full time and 10 part time employees, and a $4.53 million annual budget. Current manager leaving after 12 years of service. The City Manager is appointed by and serves a Mayor and six City Council members. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record as City Manager or Assistant City Manager. The candidate will possess excellent economic development and administrative capabilities. Strong interpersonal and communicative skills, excellent public relation skills with ability to build consensus is essential. Successful candidates will be comfortable working collaboratively with elected officials, professional staff, citizens, as well as other units of government. The ideal candidate will be committed to attending numerous meetings and events, and be an active participant in the community. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, with Master’s degree preferred. To apply, submit cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references to City of Ithaca, Manager Search, 129 West Emerson Street, Ithaca, Michigan 48847, by January 27, 2009. Interviews expected to be held on February 7, 2009. Salary range for this position is negotiable DOQ/E. Michigan law requires candidates request confidentiality if desired. The City of Ithaca is an equal opportunity employer.