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Commission Memorandum
REPORT TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Bethany Jorgenson, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Direction to Staff on Soliciting Executive Search Firm Proposals
for City Manager Recruitment
MEETING DATE: April 20, 2017
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: Action Item
RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to Solicit Executive Search Firm Proposals for City
Manager Recruitment and bring a recommended contract forward at a later date.
BACKGROUND: For at least the last five years, the City has used executive search firms to
recruit director-level employees, including:
• Community Development Director (2013 and 2016)
• Public Works Director
• Parks and Recreation Director
• Chief of Police
• Fire Chief
The services are incredibly helpful in running a nation-wide, professional recruitment and selection
process with a minimal amount of disruption to our ongoing projects and efforts.
We would propose to solicit an executive search firm through a competitive process, and would
bring a recommendation to the City Commission at a future meeting. Understanding that each
firm has its own style and process, we will request a Scope of Work and pricing that includes:
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•Needs assessment
o Commissioner interviews
o Staff/community interviews
o Timeline development
•Advertising
o City and position brochures (examples attached)
o Diverse advertising locations
•Sourcing qualified candidates
•Initial screening
•Recommendation of top candidates
•Interview process development/recommendation
o Community involvement
o Panel facilitation/observation
o Interview question development
•Offer assistance
o Reference checks
o Salary discussions and negotiation support
•Candidate guarantees
o 1-2 years, depending on firm
We intend to ask for pricing information that is somewhat “ala carte”, meaning we could choose
certain services, possibly without buying all of the services described.
Sample brochures are provided for City Commission’s review, and to provide an idea for the type
of recruitment-services product this solicitation will result in.
UNRESOLVED ISSUES: None.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the City Commission
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FISCAL EFFECTS: There is no immediate fiscal effect in soliciting proposals. At the time a
contract is entered into, the City will be obligated to pay for services. It is estimated that these
services will cost between $20,000 and $25,000.
Report compiled on: April 14, 2017
Attached Documents: Community Development Director Recruitment Brochure
Finance Director Recruitment Brochure
Sample City Manager Recruitment Brochures
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Announces a Recruitment For
DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
For THE CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
GovHR USA is pleased to announce the recruitment and selection process for the position of Director of Com-
munity Development for the City of Bozeman, Montana. This Recruitment Brochure outlines the qualifications
and experiences identified as ideal for the Director of Community Development to possess.
The brochure was prepared following discussions with elected and appointed City officials, the City Manager,
Department Directors, Community Development Department employees, developers, community residents, as
well as a review of written materials relevant to the City of Bozeman and the Community Development Director’s
position.This brochure will be used as a guide in the recruitment process, providing specific criteria by which ap-
plications will be screened and individuals selected for further consideration.
All inquiries relating to the recruitment and selection process for the Director of Community Development Direc-
tor position are to be sent to the attention of the Consultant working with the City of Bozeman.
Paul M. Harlow, Vice President
GovHR USA
630 Dundee Road, Suite 130
Northbrook, IL 60062
TEL: 847-380-3240
FAX: 866-401-3100
Formal applications should be submitted to:
www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment
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City of Bozeman, Montana
PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Bozeman, located in southwestern Montana, is a full-service community of more than 20 square
miles with a resident population over 40,000. Bozeman, the Gallatin County seat, is seeking experienced pro-
fessionals as candidates for the position of Director of Community Development. The Department of Commu-
nity Development is comprised of the Divisions of Long-range Planning, Development Review and Building.
The Director of Community Development will have the combination of interpersonal skill, technical competency
and professional resilience to lead and guide the City of Bozeman through the extensive growth projected in the
next decades.
Bozeman and Gallatin County make up the fastest-growing community in Montana with the expectation that
the area population will grow to about 60,000 by 2034. Residents of Bozeman receive the benefits of an ex-
traordinary standard of living with year round recreational offerings and cultural events; clean air and a moder-
ate climate. Bozeman is home to Montana State University (MSU) with a growing enrollment that exceeds
15,000 students.
Each Division in the Department of Community
Development is supervised by a Manager that
reports to the Director. The Long Range Plan-
ning division consists of 2.6 full-time employ-
ees, the Development Review Division has 7
employees and the Building Division has a
complement of 15 employees for a total Depart-
ment complement, with the Director and an Ad-
ministrative Assistant, of 26.6 staff members. In
2016, major initiatives for the Department of
Community Development include Affordable
Housing, Analysis of the Neighborhood Conser-
vation Overlay District, and initiating the update
of the Unified Development Code. The Depart-
ment reviewed and inspected in excess of
$372M in new construction in 2015, up 20%
from 2014. Since 2013, the number of inspec-
tions per year has nearly doubled from 22,850
to 41,897.
A candidate for the position of Director of Community Development must be a proven public sector leader,
equally committed to enhancing the development of community and the staff of the Department. The candidate
will be an exceptional communicator, able to thoughtfully represent the interests of the Department and the City,
with a high level of community engagement. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning,
Public Administration or a closely related field and extensive (7-10 years) related public sector experience, with
at least 5 years responsibility in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent combination of experience and training
which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work. Consideration will be given to members of
the American Institute of Certified Planners.
The Director of Community Development is appointed by and reports directly to the City Manager. The starting
salary range for the position is $91,261 - $100,287 DOQ. The City of Bozeman is an Equal Opportunity Em-
ployer. Submit résumé, cover letter and contact information for 5 professional references by July 15, 2016 to
Paul M. Harlow at: www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment. Electronic submissions are required. Tele-
phone inquiries: (847) 380-3240.
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COMMUNITY BACKGROUND
Bozeman lies at the southern end of Montana’s Gallatin Valley, an agriculturally rich area. The Headwaters of
the Missouri River, located on the northern end of the valley, was visited in 1805 by Lewis and Clark during
their trek to the Pacific. The discovery of gold in the early 1860s brought thousands of miners into the territory.
One of them, John Bozeman of Georgia, decided to lead immigrants to the gold fields via a series of old Indian
Trails through the Big Horn Basin. It soon became known as the Bozeman Trail. Later, a site for a town was
laid out and Bozeman soon became the county seat of Gallatin County. In 1867, following John Bozeman’s
death, the government established Fort Ellis. Following the Indian Wars of the 1870s, the Northern Pacific Rail-
road reached Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley in 1883. Ten years later, the Montana Legislature established
the Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in Bozeman, a land grant college that today is Montana
State University.
Bozeman is the county seat of Gallatin County. With a population of nearly 40,000, Bozeman is the fourth largest
city in the state. The town became incorporated in April 1883 with a city council form of government and later in
January 1922 transitioned to its current city manager/city commission form of government. Bozeman was
elected an All-America City in 2001 by the National Civic League. The area attracts new residents due to quality
of life, scenery, and nearby recreation. In August 2010, Bozeman was selected by Outside as the best place to
live in the west for skiing. Recently, LIVABILITY (livability.com) ranked Bozeman Montana as 11th in the Top 100
Best Places to Live. Bozeman residents enjoy a good quality of life with recreational options such as skiing and
hiking, and the economy features a growing technology sector and several research-based companies. Quality
healthcare facilities also service the community.
Bozeman is the home to Montana State University. The local newspaper is the Bozeman Daily Chronicle, and
the city is served by Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
QUICK FACTS…
Population Approximately 40,000
County Gallatin
Airport Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)
Major Highways I-90 runs through the City of Bozeman
Proximity 143 miles west of Billings; 200 miles east of Missoula
Size Over 18 square miles
Median Household Income $44,818
Median Home Value $345,000
Parks 21 parks, 7 golf courses
Schools Montana State University at Bozeman.
The Bozeman School District operates one high school, two
middle schools and eight elementary schools.
One Private co-educational boarding high school is also in
Bozeman.
Elevation 4,793 Ft.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) is Montana’s busiest airport and serves as a year-round gate-
way to Yellowstone National Park. BZN also serves the recreation areas of Big Sky Resort, Moonlight Basin and
the Bridger Bowl Ski Area as well as the business centers of Bozeman, Belgrade and Livingston and Montana
State University. The Airport is served by Alaska, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier and United with year-round non-stop
service to Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Phoenix/Mesa, Salt Lake City & Seattle/Tacoma.
American Airlines has recently begun seasonal service to Bozeman from Dallas/Fort Worth. Bozeman Yellow-
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stone International Airport is less than eight miles to downtown Bozeman. It is the 6th busiest airport in the Pa-
cific Northwest with over 885,000 passengers using the facility every year.
The City of Bozeman straddles east-west Interstate 90 and is approximately 85 miles (137 km) east of north-
south Interstate 15 in Butte, Montana. U.S. Highway 191 connects Bozeman with Big Sky and West Yellowstone
to the south. Bozeman is serviced by Montana Rail Link, a privately held railroad that connects Spokane, Wash-
ington with Huntley, Montana. Bozeman operates a free public bus transportation system called Streamline that
runs four routes covering the University, Bozeman-Deaconess Hospital, Gallatin Valley Mall, 7th street and 19th
street shopping areas, and downtown. The system is funded by a variety of Federal, State, and local sources.
Distance from Bozeman
Location Miles Location Miles
Big Sky 50 Minneapolis 990
Billings 143 Phoenix 1,133
Boise 486 Rapid City 455
Denver 715 Salt Lake City 410
Fargo 730 Seattle 690
Idaho Falls 200 Spokane 400
Kalispell/Glacier Park 315 West Yellowstone 90
Las Vegas 850 Yellowstone Park 90
Los Angeles 1,136
Gallatin County leads the state in economic growth. At the 8th Annual Economic Outlook Seminar by the Mon-
tana Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Paul Polzin predicted “Gallatin County’s growth will be the highest in Montana
in coming years.” Mostly the result of existing local businesses expanding product lines and sales volume, the
current economic expansion promises more resident stability than the previous decade’s high growth rates that
were fueled by the ill-fated housing bubble.
Bozeman is considered a dynamic, innovative and growing community. Between 2000 and 2015, Bozeman grew
by over 40% to a population of more than 40,000 residents. Bozeman is also home to Montana State University,
the state’s fastest growing university with over 15,000 students and $100M in annual research expenditures.
According to POLICOM Corporation, an independent research firm, Bozeman’s economy has ranked among the
top ten of 536 micro-politan economies in the U.S. nine of the past ten years. Bozeman has a diverse economy
which includes high-tech, manufacturing, photonics and optics, the outdoor industry, bioscience and pharmaceu-
ticals, and healthcare. Bozeman has a highly educated and extremely entrepreneurial population; 54% of Boze-
man residents earned a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education and Bozeman is host to more start-up
companies per capita than anywhere else in the nation. Bozeman is home to several companies creating prod-
ucts that have world-wide significance including Gibson Guitars, Mystery Ranch Backpacks, Simms Fishing
Equipment, Bridger Photonics, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Microbion, and Oracle.
Additionally, Bozeman is the regional trade center of southwest Montana with medical, retail and cultural ameni-
ties that service southwest Montana. The scenic beauty of four mountain ranges, 82 miles of designated “Blue
Ribbon” trout and paddling streams on the Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison and Jefferson rivers and proximity to
Yellowstone National Park, Big Sky, Bridger Bowl and Bohart Nordic Ski Center define Bozeman as a great
place to visit, start or relocate a business, or simply call it home.
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Downtown Bozeman is considered the heart and soul of the Bozeman, Montana community. Within the eight-
block downtown stretch of Main Street there are over 300 unique and thriving businesses including restaurants,
retail shops, professional services and cultural amenities. Downtown Bozeman hosts over 40 special events
throughout the year. Music on Main is an outdoor summer concert series held each Thursday evening from late
June through the middle of August. Approxi-
mately 20,000 people visit Main Street in
Downtown Bozeman over the course of this
popular summer event. Art Walks, featured
throughout the summer months, include doz-
ens of art galleries and businesses along
Main Street and at the Emerson Center for
Arts and Culture. The Sweet Pea Festival is
a three-day festival of the arts held the first
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August, and
hosts an average of 15,000 visitors. The
“Cruisin’ on Main” Annual Car Show has be-
come one of the biggest car show events in
the region with over 250 cars, 5,000 specta-
tors, food vendors, sponsor booths and
more. The Christmas Stroll in December
marks the kick-off of the holiday season.
These Downtown events contribute to mak-
ing Bozeman an active and vibrant commu-
nity throughout the year.
GOVERNANCE
THE BOZEMAN CITY COMMISSION
The Commission is the legislative body for the City of Bozeman. Five Commissioners, elected with no party af-
filiation, make up the City Commission. They are elected to four-year overlapping terms as part-time officials.
Terms are staggered, and elections are held every two years. At every regular city at-large election, the voters of
the city elect a Mayor for a term of four years. The person so elected serves as Deputy Mayor and a Commis-
sioner for the first two years of their term, and Mayor for the balance of their term of office. The members of the
Commission are the community’s decision makers. The Commission focuses on the community’s goals, major
projects, and such long-term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement
plans, capital financing, and strategic planning. The Commission hires a professional Manager to carry out the
administrative responsibilities. The City Commission establishes policies governing City operations and enacts
ordinances and resolutions to amend or update the Bozeman Municipal Code. The Commission levies taxes,
adopts the City’s yearly budget, and appoints members to citizen advisory boards. Decisions made by the City
Commission protect the health, safety, general welfare, and future well-being of the citizens of Bozeman.
The City’s core values were adopted in 2005 by City Commission Resolution No. 3832. They were developed
through extensive discussions the City Manager had with staff groups from all departments including department
directors. These core values are what create the culture of the organization:
Integrity
Be honest, hardworking, reliable and accountable to the public.
Leadership
Take initiative, lead by example, and be open to innovative ideas.
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Service
Work unselfishly for our community and its citizens.
Teamwork
Respect others, welcome citizen involvement, and work together to achieve the best result.
THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION
The City Manager of Bozeman provides overall leadership, direction, coordination, and support for the City’s
activities and workforce. The City Manager’s office works to ensure that services provided are within the law, the
policies of the Bozeman City Commission, and the resources of the City. The City Manager provides information
to the City Commission in an effort to support their ability to make informed policy decisions. The Director of
Community Development is hired by and reports directly to the City Manager.
By Code of the City of Bozeman, the following Departments are established: Administrative Services; Fire;
Human Resources; Information Technology; Law; Parks and Recreation; Community Development; Police;
Public Works.
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Department of Community Development is comprised of the Divisions of Long-range Planning, Develop-
ment Review and Building. Each Division in the Department of Community Development is supervised by a
Manager that reports to the Director. The Long Range Planning division consists of 2.6 full time employees, the
Development Review Division has 7 employees and the Building Division has a complement of 15 employees for
a total Department complement, with the Director and an Administrative Assistant, of 26.6 staff members.
The Director of Community Development is charged with the responsibility to provide leadership and plan, di-
rect, and coordinate all operations and activities of the Community Development Department. The work is per-
formed under the administrative direction of the City Manager, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise
of independent judgment and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of all employees within the Plan-
ning and Community Development Department. The nature of the work performed requires that the Director of
Community Development establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the City Manager,
other employees, City Commission, business and community groups, State and Federal officials, representa-
tives of the media, and the general public.
The activities of the Department of Community Development are reflective of the growth of the Bozeman com-
munity. In 2015, the Department of Community Development:
• Enacted an incentive-based voluntary Affordable Housing Program
• Reviewed Historic Preservation and Design Guidelines for the development of recommendations for a
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
• Initiated a Unified Development Code Update
• Oversaw the annexation of 96 additional acres of land
• Reviewed and inspected $372,802,708.00 in new construction
• Conducted reviews of 197 zoning applications
• Processed 72 site plans, CUPs, PUD Concept Plans and Preliminary PUDs
• Issued 1,197 building permits
• Issued 793 residential building permits of which 49% were multi-household units (5 or more units)
• Issued 321 commercial building permits
• Reviewed 185 sign applications
• Conducted 41,897 building inspections
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• Permitted 1,152 electric and 717 gas connections
• Processed 149 Certificates of Appropriateness
• Processed 720 business license applications
Additional information on the 2015 activities of the Department of Community Development may be found by
accessing the Bozeman MT - 2015 Community Development Annual Report by clicking on the following link:
http://www.bozeman.net/Smarty/files/ae/ae73645c-e8a5-46c0-8f4d-2ef8b9ac5f4a.pdf
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
The next Director of Community Development can expect to work closely with the City Manager in addressing
the following challenges and opportunities:
• The development of a plan to engage, develop and empower the Managers and staff of the Community
Development Department. The next Director of Community Development will need to show effective
leadership to all department personnel, to enhance internal relationships and maintain exceptional stan-
dards for quality service to keep pace with community growth.
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• To confidently and comfortably build internal and external relationships; to be capable of engaging and
working closely with other city, county and state agencies for the benefit of the Department and the City;
to expand partnerships with community groups and enhance business relationships with developers and
builders; act as a visionary who
can build a culture of profession-
alism and responsiveness in the
Department; be charismatic and
able to articulate a clear vision
for the future of Bozeman.
• To evaluate the impact and
benefit of current conditions and
enhancements to technology;
development of appropriate pol-
icy and procedures for its use; to
consider, in a fiscally responsible
manner, technology and equip-
ment modifications that can
benefit the department in provid-
ing services to the community.
• The ability to creatively enhance
the strong community ties that
the Department has been known for; to be continuously responsive to community values and beliefs;
measuring the effectiveness of and impact of policies and procedures with a strong appreciation of a
“customer service” model.
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
The City of Bozeman is seeking candidates with high integrity and a career commitment to teamwork and cus-
tomer service to serve as the City’s next Community Development Director. The following education, experience,
management, and leadership criteria have been identified by the City as important skills and abilities for candi-
dates to possess and demonstrate.
Education and Experience
Possess a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration or a closely related field.
Have an extensive (7-10 years) related public sector experience, with at least five years responsibility in a super-
visory capacity, or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform the work. Experience in a governmental agency that provides similar services is considered
as essential.
Be an exceptional communicator, able to thoughtfully represent the interests of the Department and the City, with
a high level of community engagement.
Have the knowledge and understanding of Building Division duties and responsibilities as well as a significant
Planning background. Consideration will be given to members of the American Institute of Certified Planners.
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Have the capability of performing professional planning duties in long-range planning activities, including the
preparation of comprehensive plans, conducting research, preparing reports and presenting findings at public
meetings and to City officials.
Be a leader in developing internal and external relationships; provide a unique blend of leadership in represent-
ing the interests of the City, the community and staff.
Have a thorough knowledge of and experience in managing a community-based planning and building organiza-
tion; able to develop and effectively use discretion (by position and to staff) to be understanding, with enough
standardization to be effective. Accept, hold accountable and be responsible for the use of discretion in adminis-
tering a proactive environment; find ways to say “yes.”
Have the ability to evaluate, research and present options; be innovative and effectively respond to and manage
change; be resilient and accepting of criticism and conflict.
Have the ability to identify the workload and work capacity of the Community Development Department to meet
the needs of the organization in a growth environment; to evaluate and develop Department processes for effi-
ciencies; to streamline or revamp system for approvals involving the City Commission.
Have the ability to communicate with and develop Department Managers; to engage, empower and provide
them the latitude to manage their Divisions within the constraints of the Department goals and objectives. To
create an environment for improvement, with a high level of transparency both internally and externally; to
identify and develop future leaders in
the Department.
Have experience developing alterna-
tive management strategies; be sen-
sitive to city needs and community
values; be sensitive to how policies
and procedures of the Department
impact the developers and busi-
nesses in the community.
Have an appreciation for and sense
of “community” in serving in commu-
nity development; be able to engage
the community and identify effective
liaisons; to actively and effectively
deal with issues and concerns of resi-
dents and community groups; have
the capacity to understand and de-
liver messages to the community; have the stamina and self confidence to handle issues that face the City and
the Department.
Work with other City departments to promote the “special” nature of the Bozeman community; have an under-
standing and appreciation of community beyond city boundaries.
Possess strong understanding of fiscal constraints, and as part of a City management team with common and
shared needs, be able to develop, justify and present a department budget.
Be an active, visible and team-oriented leader in the City. Be a creative problem solver who assists other munici-
pal departments with service issues, questions and challenges.
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Possess demonstrated experience as a community development leader in a similar municipal organization; have
a reputation for being an approachable and responsive problem solver.
Have a thorough knowledge of planning and building concepts and regulations as they pertain to the administration
of a municipal planning and building department; be familiar with current and emerging issues and regulations.
Have a strong sense of personal and professional ethics and the ability to evaluate, understand and appreciate
human behavior.
Be committed to professional development, continuing education and training for all Department employees; set
an example by being current on emerging issues and trends in community development. Be able to work with
the Montana Public Employees Association in solving issues; be an effective leader in a collective bargaining
environment; be an advocate for department and the community; be an integral part of the management team
and a partner with City Manager in leading the city.
Have an understanding of, be personally familiar with and able to gauge the value of, a variety of computer-
based programs and personal computer applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Be available for and make presentations to the community as the “spokesperson” for the Community Develop-
ment Department. Be able to provide comprehensive and understandable information to the City Manager,
Mayor, Commission and Department Directors, ensuring that the very best, complete, and accurate information
is made available to all on a timely basis.
Be a creative thinker with a long-term view and a history of developing his or her organization.
Be a person who is positively recognized in her/his profession.
Management Style/Personal Traits
(Not in order of importance)
Have complete personal and professional integrity, inspiring the confidence of Department members, elected
and appointed officials as well as the general public.
Have the maturity and self-confidence to firmly and diplomatically present professional views, concerns, and im-
plications of matters that may be under consideration, while also being committed to carrying out final decisions
in a timely, professional, and impartial manner.
Be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing; be thoroughly knowledgeable of Commu-
nity Development Department matters at all times.
Be an effective delegator, allowing latitude to staff to carry out their responsibilities independently while remain-
ing knowledgeable and accountable for Department operations.
Have a team-management orientation and the ability to work with the City Manager, Department Directors and
employees throughout the organization in an effective, harmonious manner.
Have an open, friendly personality and management style and be one who can establish trust quickly with others.
Maintain a calm demeanor during times of stress, providing thoughtful guidance to employees, department direc-
tors and elected officials.
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Regularly demonstrate good listening skills and a willingness to work out challenges in a collegial, respectful
manner.
Demonstrate a sense of humor when appropriate.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for the position is $91,261 - $100,287 DOQ. Residency in the City of Bozeman is not
required; however, a program for incenting residency is part of a generous benefits package offered by the City.
Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance, public employee retirement system
contributions, holiday, vacation, sick leave and health club membership.
The next Director of Community Development for the City of Bozeman will identify this opportunity to be an inte-
gral part of a growing, developing community and the long-term impact he/she will have on the future of the City
of Bozeman. Candidates with the requisite skills, experience, and leadership capabilities will recognize the
unique career and life style opportunity afforded by this position.
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FINANCE
DIRECTOR
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THE CITY
An excellent quality of life, stunning scenery, a charming
downtown, and friendly people are all a part of making
the City of Bozeman the most livable place. Downtown
Bozeman has blocks of wonderful restaurants, boutique
shops and specialty stores. City Hall is located two blocks
from bustling Main Street. Breweries and distilleries,
hot springs and spas, organic grocers and numerous
shopping options can be found around town. Every August
residents and tourists enjoy arts and entertainment at
the Sweet Pea Festival. Other special events include
the “Cruisin’ on Main” car show, Farmers Market and live
music. Bozeman offers a little something for everyone.
Named as the fasting growing micropolitan area in
the nation by the US Census Bureau, Bozeman is the
fourth largest city in Montana. In addition to tourism and
agriculture, high tech and light industry help keep the
unemployment rate low in the region. Montana State
University; Gallatin County; Bozeman Health Deaconess
Hospital; and RightNow Technologies, a subsidiary of
Oracle Corporation, are the major employers.
Surrounded on all sides by gorgeous mountain views,
Bozeman residents enjoy multiple outdoor opportunities.
With an average of 80 inches of snow a year, winter
weather activities are plentiful. Bridger Bowl Ski Area
is located 16 miles from the City. Other recreational
activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, exploring
the nearby wonders of Yellowstone National Park and
year-round fishing in the numerous rivers and streams.
The City of Bozeman, Montana is
looking for a creative, energetic
financial expert. If you are
spurred to excellence by the
thought of helping move a high
growth community forward,
this is your opportunity.
THE POSITION
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate who wants
to have a positive impact on a department providing
financial services to a booming municipality. The City of
Bozeman is seeking a strong leader to become its next
Finance Director. Managing a diverse group of staff
members, this re-introduced position will work with the
well-established, award winning Accounting and Treasury
divisions.
Under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, this
position will provide leadership to the City’s Finance
Department. The successful candidate will direct,
plan, and oversee all activities and operations of the
Department. Extensive leeway is granted to the Director
for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
Supervision is exercised over 11 Finance Department
employees. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with
the City Manager, City Commission, Department heads,
other City personnel, as well as the general public.
Due to the continued strong growth in the City, applicants
should have a firm understanding of governmental
accounting and finance principles such as managing
the financial aspects of a capital improvement program,
budgeting, government financial reporting, and rate
setting. The successful candidate must be able to work
with peers and staff to meet deadlines and complete
cyclical processes.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a capable leader who
can continue to build a team utilizing seasoned staff.
Because the Finance Director is the public face of the
Department, superb communication and presentation
skills are desired. Applicants must have superior
organizational skills and should remain energized in a
fast-paced work environment. With a highly-educated
populace, citizens of Bozeman expect their local leaders
to be adept at creative, thoughtful problem solving.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
n Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance,
or a closely related field; and
n Considerable (5 to 7 years) government financial
management experience; and
n Some (at least 4 years) supervisory experience; OR
n Any combination of experience and training which
provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills,
and abilities necessary to perform the work.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION
PROCEDURE
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your
résumé, cover letter, and current salary by Monday, March 27, 2017.
Résumé should reflect years and months of employment, beginning/
ending dates as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
Please submit your materials to: resumes@cpshr.us.
Résumés will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this
brochure. Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be
given preliminary interviews by the consultant. CPS HR Consulting will
then report the results to the City. After this, the City will follow up with
candidates regarding additional assessment exercises and next steps.
For additional information about this position please contact Teresa
Webster.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified
Public Finance Officer certification will be considered
favorably.
Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory
completion of appropriate post conditional offer process. The
successful candidate must complete a Financial Disclosure
form as a condition of employment. A pre-employment drug
testing may be required.
COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS
The salary range for the Finance Director is $91,261
to $100,287.
Details on the City’s comprehensive benefits package can be
found at: http://www.bozeman.net/Departments-(1)/Human-
Resources/Payroll
Tel: 916 263-1401
E-mail: twebster@cpshr.us
Website: www.cpshr.us/search
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Preferred Filing Close Date
May 31, 2017 or Open Until Filled
The City of Santa Clara
The City
The City of Santa Clara
CITY MANAGER
Recruitment
Silicon Valley Power
Levi’s Stadium
Water & Sewer Utilities
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Santa Clara is a full-service Charter
City with a Council/Manager form of
government. The City Council consists
of a Mayor and six Council Members.
The City Council are elected at-large
and serve a term of four-years each.
The Police Chief and City Clerk are
also elected at large. The City
Manager, City Attorney, and City
Auditor are appointed by the City
Council. The City Manager is the Chief
Executive Officer for the City and
appointing authority of employees.
The City’s total 2016-2017
fiscal year budget is $753.6
million. The City is in the
midst of an effort focused on
increasing revenues, reducing
expenditures, and bringing
ongoing expenditures into
alignment with ongoing
revenues. Santa Clara’s
talented and committed
workforce of 1,078.25 full time
equivalent employees are
dedicated to meeting these
challenges.
The organizational culture is
characterized by ethical decision-
making and leadership, innovation,
and creativity. The City adopted an
updated Code of Ethics & Values that
was designed to increase public trust
and confidence in government by
promoting and maintaining the
highest standards of personal and
professional conduct among the
people who work in or represent the
City. Santa Clara’s use of values as
guidelines for public service has
received national attention and has
become a model for other
communities seeking to infuse a
higher level of integrity into municipal
government.
Introduction
The City of Santa Clara (pop. 123,752) lies at the center
of the Silicon Valley just 45 miles south of San
Francisco. Incorporated in 1852, it is a city rich with
history. The eighth of 21 California missions is located
on the grounds of Santa Clara University, the oldest
institution of higher learning in California.
The City of Santa Clara
Community
The community is characterized by a small-town feel,
while continuing to support high-tech businesses and
prosperous industry. With a strong high-tech presence in
the area, many of the world’s largest technology
corporations are based in Santa Clara resulting in a
population that nearly doubles during the day. Intel,
Applied Materials, Agilent Technologies, Marvell, and
NVIDIA are just a few of the companies that have
established their headquarters in Santa Clara.
City Life and Atmosphere
The City of Santa Clara enjoys over 300 days of sunshine annually; beautiful tree-lined streets offer residents a
wide array of pleasant neighborhoods. Residents have access to an abundance of cultural and recreational
opportunities, including a theme park, museums, theater productions, and a summer concert series. Santa Clara
amenities also include an award winning Convention Center, numerous community and recreation centers, an
International Swim Center, retail shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. All this coupled with award-
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The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer and is the head of the Administrative Branch of the
City government as well as the Stadium Authority Executive Director, and shall be responsible to the City
Council for the proper administration of all affairs of the City including Silicon Valley Power and the
Water and Sewer Utility. The City Manager is the ex officio member of all boards and commissions and
serves as chief liaison officer between such bodies and the City Council. S/he shall represent the City in its
dealings with the various municipalities and other levels of government unless otherwise provided by the
City Council.
The City Manager has direct supervision over the following areas: Employee Relations; Commercial,
Industrial and Public Relations; Land Management and Emergency Services. In addition but not limited
to the following S/he also administers and enforces the City Charter and is responsible for the operations
of the City; Executive direction over sixteen (16) Department Heads except those holding elective offices
and those appointed by the City Council; Has the power to appoint, suspend, discipline or remove from
service all other department heads; Prescribe procedures, rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the
Charter or legal actions and policies created by the City Council, as s/he may deem necessary for the
conduct of the various departments, and may investigate and inquire into the affairs of any department at
any time; Subject to budget authorization and the civil service rules and regulations, appoint and dismiss
all regular, probationary and temporary employees as needed; Recommend salary classifications and
grant step increases in pay where applicable, within the general pay plan approved by the City Council;
Act as advisor to the City Council on fiscal administration and administer the pertinent fiscal affairs of the
City; and Prepare and submit the annual budget of the City and administer it upon adoption.
City Council Key Areas of Focus Include:
The General Plan; Convention Center; Stadium Authority; Infrastructure and Personnel Development
A visionary leader who is able to think creatively and bring a futurist mentality. An
individual with a strong track record of success who is entrepreneurial and business
minded. Progressive, proactive, and has the ability to build and maintain effective
working relationships with the Council, executive team, staff, business leaders, and
community.
Supports and partners with the Council in order to ensure successful decisions for the
good of the community. Provides straight forward and well-researched
recommendations.
Has the ability to build the trust and confidence of the management team and staff.
Takes a collaborative approach throughout the organization. Supports leadership
development, mentoring, and succession planning. Is respectful of the abilities of
technical experts. Approachable, accessible, and visible within the organization.
An effective listener; diplomatic; respectful. Is dynamic and brings energy to the role.
Firm in their convictions; not afraid to take a stand when necessary. Constant, steady,
consistent, yet adaptable. Ethical in their behavior and above reproach.
Brings a solid municipal finance background to address issues relating to the budget,
negotiations, and repercussions of the dissolution of the RDA. Works to maintain high
quality service levels while increasing revenues and building general fund reserves.
Brings technical skills in economic development, infrastructure improvement, and
environmental issues. Has an ability to reach out to a diverse community, business
owners, non-profits, and regional agencies.
Most importantly, able to make a commitment to the City of Santa Clara to always
serve the best interests and the health of the City.
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field is required; a
Master’s Degree in Public Administration is preferred;
A minimum of five years progressively responsible executive level experience in local
government preferred (Counties, Special Districts and other Public Agencies will also be
considered);
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, including: personnel
administration; financial planning and management; policy development and goal-setting
and organizational management.
The City of Santa Clara offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits
package.
The Compensation
The City of Santa Clara offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. The
salary is open and negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, the
City offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Retirement – PERS 2.7% at 55, single highest year, for “Classic” CalPERS members.
(Employees who have never been a member of CalPERS or a reciprocal agency or who have
had a break in service of 6 months or more from a CalPERS/reciprocal agency will have 2%
at 62, highest three-year average final compensation in accordance with PEPRA legislation).
Social Security and Medicare (FICA) – Employee pays 6.20% (Social Security) and
1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay.
Health Insurance – Choice of health insurance plans provided through PERS Health
Insurance Program, with a health allocation of $935.66 per month (reimbursement provided
if allocation is not used to pay for health or LTD premiums). Employee pays for additional
premiums above the health allocation.
Dental and Vision Insurance: City pays employee-only lowest cost plan.
Vacation – Based on years of service, starting with 80 hours per year after six months of
service.
Sick Leave – Accrual equivalent to 12 days (96 hours) per calendar year.
Management Leave – 120 hours per calendar year - if hired after July 1, 60 hours in first
year.
Holidays – Thirteen (13) paid eight-hour holidays per calendar year.
Auto Allowance – alternative to mileage reimbursement or use of a City vehicle - $320 per
month.
Mobile Phone Allowance – $80 per month in lieu of carrying a City-issued cell phone.
Additional information on the incredible benefits offered by the City is
available from the City’s Human Resources Department.
Ideal Candidate Will Possess
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To receive first consideration for the screening process, completed resume packets must
be received no later than the preferred filing date of May 31, 2017.
If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit a
cover letter of interest, resume, salary history through the City of Santa Clara’s website at
www.santaclaraca.gov.
Resume packets must include a “Letter of Interest and Intent”, a detailed resume and
recent salary history and current major fringe benefit history (Social Security, health,
retiree health and major deferred compensation plans). Please submit the above
information through the City of Santa Clara’s website at www.santaclaraca.gov.
Additional information, including job brochure, may be obtained by calling 408-615-
2080. At an appropriate time in the selection process, a form authorizing reference
checks will be sent to candidates: In submitting an application, the applicant authorizes
the City to contact organizations, employers, schools, and/or individuals; authorizes
those contacted by the City to respond fully and candidly to the inquiries; and authorizes
the City to have academic, employment, credit, DMV, Worker’s Compensation and
criminal checks conducted. Only those applicants who show the best combination of
qualifications in relation to the requirements of the position will be invited to participate
in the screening process.
Sal
The mission of the City of Santa Clara is to promote a living and working
environment that allows for the best quality of life by serving the
community with resourceful, efficient, progressive and professional
leadership.
The Process
City Mission Statement
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THE POSITION
The City of Brighton seeks an experienced and proactive
City Manager to take this dynamic community to the next
level. The ideal candidate will be a logical, thoughtful
leader with exceptional strategic planning skills who will
help the City identify opportunities to move the community
forward while honoring its past. The City Manager will
encourage a collaborative spirit throughout the
organization, building trusting relationships with staff,
Council, and the community.
The chosen candidate will be politically astute without
being political, with unquestioned integrity and the
willingness to make difficult decisions when necessary.
The City Manager will foster organization-wide
transparency, accountability and flexibility when needed. A
visionary who is not afraid of calculated risk-taking, the
City’s next Manager will have the ability to envision the “big
picture” while also considering how smaller details may
impact outcomes.
The City has experienced, skilled, and dedicated staff of
directors who are passionate about doing their jobs with
excellence. The City Manager should build a strong rapport
with employees and must be able to delegate with clarity
and authority. The successful candidate will be an
optimistic team leader who appreciates the dedication and
hard work of staff, and inspires them to reach their greatest
potential. To be an effective leader of this team, the new
Manager will operate from a base of mutual respect,
maintain an open, transparent communication style, and
gather input in decisions.
The City Manager must work well with the City’s diverse
population, encouraging community civility and building
positive relationships with local businesses, and
community organizations. The selected individual will be
required to be a full-time resident of Brighton and should
be willing to stay in the position long-term.
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ABOUT BRIGHTON
Brighton is a vibrant, close-knit Colorado city that deeply
values its history and agricultural roots while embracing
progress, innovation and sustainable growth. Conveniently
located 20 miles north of downtown Denver, 20 minutes
from Denver International Airport and about 30 minutes
from Boulder, Brighton has attracted residents who want to
feel like they are part of a small town while having access
to the amenities of larger urban areas, making it the ideal
location for nearly 40,000 residents. As the county seat for
Adams County, we offer a diverse demographic population
and a strong, well-educated workforce. Local industry
includes energy, healthcare, retail, hospitality, higher
education, agriculture and manufacturing.
Brighton has experienced rapid growth in the last 17 years,
from about 21,000 in 2000 to nearly 40,000 today. By
2025, Brighton is anticipated to grow by roughly 20
percent. Brighton's housing costs remain among the lowest
in the metro area. Median value of owner-occupied homes
in Brighton is $307,000. We have a homeownership rate of
71%. Residents can choose from a variety of housing
options.
Brighton offers a culturally diverse population, with a high
level of citizen involvement. The median age is 32.9, with a
household median income of $65,544 which positions the
City two percent higher than the state average and 16
percent higher than the national average.
Restaurants, retail and businesses continue to be attracted
to Brighton. Currently 1,300 businesses are located in
Brighton, employing 15,000 people. In the last year, we've
created an additional 2,000 jobs and we anticipate that
number to continue to rise. Brighton offers lower taxes and
sustainable growth – a winning combination for a new
business owner, or a large manufacturer planning to
relocate.
The total 2017 budgeted expenditures which includes all
Funds, equals $100,524,640; General Fund $33,917,806,
Capital Projects Funds $13,097,435, Utilities Funds
$44,226,116, Impact Fees Fund $3,200,000, Internal
Service Funds $5,122,000 and other funds $961,283.
DEMOGRAPHICS AT A GLANCE
Total %
White 20,427 53.18
Hispanic 15,857 41.29
Black 621 1.62
Asian 611 1.59
American Indian 198 .52
Pacific Islander 25 .07
Multi-race 504 1.57
Other 63 .16
THE ORGANIZATION
Brighton was incorporated in July 1887 and became a
Home Rule City in 2000. Home Rule, under Article XX of
the Colorado constitution, gives municipalities the power to
make legislation relevant to their areas, exercise control
over issues of local concern, and collect local sales tax.
The City has a Council/Manager form of government. City
Council sets the policies and the administrative
responsibilities rest with the City Manager, who serves at
the pleasure of City Council. The City Council consists of
nine members; a Mayor elected at large and eight Council
members elected from four wards. A Mayor Pro-Tem is
elected by Council every two years after the local election.
The City has about 320 benefited employees and up to 300
seasonal and part-time employees. The staff leadership is
made up of the City Manager, two Assistant City
Managers, nine department directors and a contract City
Attorney. Citywide employee engagement is very
important. City committees include the Employee Advisory
Committee, 3E's Committee (excellence, enthusiasm, and
empowerment) and the Brighton Employee Charities
Committee. The committees host numerous employee
outreach and engagement events and opportunities
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throughout the year and conduct an annual employee
survey. High quality customer services to the public and
fellow employees is a strong value held by our staff.
The City's Utilities Department operates as an Enterprise
fund and provides quality water, wastewater treatment, and
storm drainage services to the community. The Brighton
Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant is one of the
largest municipal reverse osmosis water treatment plants
west of the Mississippi River. Additionally, the new
Greensand Filter Plant treats water pumped from the
Beebe Draw alluvium and is designed to remove
manganese and then blend the treated water with the
Reverse Osmosis treated water.
The City's Police Department is committed to the concept
of Community Policing and focuses on collaboration
between police and community. Currently, the department
has 65 sworn officers.
The City's Streets Department currently maintains more
than 300 miles of streets within the city limits of Brighton
and its Fleet division provides acquisition and maintenance
of all city-owned vehicles.
The City’s Parks & Recreation Department is responsible
for maintenance of three cemeteries, one pet cemetery,
960 acres of parkland, 27 miles of well-used trails, 20
athletic fields and 19 playgrounds. This marks the 31st year
Brighton has been designated as a Tree City USA by the
Arbor Day Foundation.
Other departments in the city include Administrative
Services, Finance, Community Development, Public
Information & Community Resources, Information
Technology and Economic Development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The selected candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree
from an accredited college or university in public
administration, business administration, or a related field
and must have ten or more years of progressively
responsible municipal government operations experience
including at least seven years as a city/county manager,
deputy/assistant city/county manager or department
director. A master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent
combination of education and experience will be
considered.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range for the position is $175,000-$190,000 per
year dependent upon qualifications, plus excellent benefits
including holiday pay, paid time off, 401A (employee
contributes 9% and employer contributes 9%, the City does
not contribute to Social Security), health, vision and dental
insurance, life insurance, AD&D, an employee assistance
program and fitness/recreation benefit options. Voluntary
benefits include AFLAC, 457 and Roth retirement plans,
identity theft protection and flexible spending accounts.
The City offers many other benefits to help employees
make Brighton their “home” including, education
reimbursements, professional development opportunities
and much more. Employees are vested after 3 years. The
City Manager will receive a car allowance.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications will be accepted electronically from April 3
through May 5, 2017 by KRW Associates, LLC,
apply@krw-associates.com and must include a cover
letter, resume and six professional references. Questions
should be directed to info@krw-associates.com. The City
of Brighton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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