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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJoe KurcinkaFrom:webadmin@bozeman.net To:Agenda Subject:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date:Thursday, September 30, 2021 11:08:52 AM A new entry to a form/survey has been submitted. Form Name:Citizen Advisory Board Application Date & Time:09/30/2021 11:08 AM Response #:71 Submitter ID:44205 IP address:71.15.193.115 Time to complete:43 min. , 0 sec. Survey Details Page 1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in joining a Citizen Advisory Board. The City of Bozeman elected officials and staff believe in the value of public participation and local governance in the decision-making process and encourage all interested members of our community to apply. As set forth in Resolution 5323, the City is committed to building Advisory Boards that advance the City’s goals of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because of this goal, the City is actively working to achieve membership that reflects, at the least, the demographics of our community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. CONTACT INFORMATION The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. The City will need to communicate with all board members via email for a number of annual communications, so a valid email address is required for all applicants. Please notify the City Clerk's Office if your email address changes for any reason. Please note that your application will become public information. All required fields are marked with a red asterisk *. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT Each official and employee serving on a multimember agency is expected to devote the time and effort necessary to ensure the successful functioning of such agency (Bozeman Municipal Code, Section 2.03.490.C.). Additional standards of conduct and norms are included in Resolution 5323. Applicant Information First Name Joe Last Name Kurcinka Physical Address 1810 Kenyon Drive PO Box (if different from physical address) Not answered City Bozeman State Montana Zip Code 59715 Primary Phone (651) 402-0118 Additional Phone Not answered Current Occupation Retired from Minnesota DNR Employer Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Email joekurcinka@gmail.com Which position are you applying for? (○) Urban Parks and Forestry Board Do You Live in the City Limits? (Some positions do require you live within Bozeman city limits while others do not.) (○) Yes How long have you lived in the Bozeman Area? (○) 6-10 years Have you ever served on a City or County Board or Commission? (○) No Please describe your professional and personal experiences, interest, and qualifications that make you a good fit for this board. I worked with the Minnesota DNR for 32 years. Over the years, I was I recreation policy planner, eventually the Administrator of the Office of Planning (including all policy planning, management analysis, Land and Water Conservation Funds, Environmental Review and Recreation Research), following a merger of Planning and Financial Management I became the Administrator of the Office of Management and Budget and the DNR Chief Financial Officer. I completed my career as a Regional Director responsible for 25 counties in Minnesota and all DNR programs in those counties. I worked with a team of regional discipline managers to manage nearly 800 people during the summer season. I am an avid park and trail user. I am a strong proponent of outdoor recreation but I am also realistic about cost associated with providing facilities (particularly ongoing capital maintenance costs). I bike, ski, run, hike and walk with my dog, named Rossi (short for Rossignol Skis) He is a big powder hound. The City of Bozeman strongly values diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Describe any efforts you have engaged in to expand your understanding of DEI. As a manager in Minnesota State Government, I participated in a wide variety of classes and seminars that focused on DEI. For four years I was a manager in the Department of Employee Relations. I managed the staffing unit that did all classification and testing for all positions in State Service (approx. 45,000). I and my team worked with Unions, Civil Service Procedures and DEI to ensure a well rounded state workforce. As a supervisor and manager for decades I made it my personal practice to maintain a diversified team. References: Please provide name, phone, and email contact information for two references. Reference 1 Carmen McSpadden, Executive Director of the Montana Leadership Institute. 406-994-7667. cmcspadden@motana.edu I work with Carmen, as I am currently the President of the MSU Leadership Institute Board Reference 2 Ken Gibson, retired Bozeman High School Assistant Principal, 406-581-0728 ken.e.gibson@gmail.com Ken is a personal friend The Bozeman City Charter, voted in by the citizens of Bozeman in 2008, requires annual ethics training. If appointed, do you understand you will be expected to take online and in person ethics training? (○) Yes How did you hear about this board or vacancy? email Is there any other information that you feel we need to know? I would really enjoy helping a terrific city continue to grow and maintain it beautiful park and trails system. If you have a disability that requires assistance or need accommodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301). Please note that for most Citizen Advisory Boards, materials are distributed electronically for each meeting. Your application and all information submitted is considered a public record. All applications are included in the City Commission’s Meeting materials for consideration which are electronically archived and available to the public. Thank you, City Of Bozeman This is an automated message generated by Granicus. Please do not reply directly to this email.