The City of Bessemer is striving to find these characteristics in our next City Manager:
- Trustworthiness, respectability, and ethical behavior
- Strong listening skills and the ability to effectively communicate with the mayor, the city council, community members, and staff
- Leadership skills and experience managing a team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and good time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to listen to all sides of an issue and negotiate resolutions
- Public speaking
- Ability to build a professional network with local City Managers, local officials, and business owners
- Planning ability and novel decision making to promote the City of Bessemer
- Grant writing experience, financial acumen, and budgeting experience
- Extensive knowledge of community development programs and processes
- Ability to use computers in accomplishing the work of community development and daily tasks
- Flexible schedule to attend all necessary meetings including City Council, Parks and Recreation, Downtown Development Authority, Planning Commission, and Zoning meetings
- Assist all commissions and boards with strategic planning and economic development projects
- Knowledge and experience writing and searching for municipal grants. Please document specific experiences in your resume
- Experience with zoning administration and enforcement
- Proactive approach to development and strategic planning
- Ability to work independently and within a team as necessary
- Engineering, law, finance, or municipal experience would be beneficial
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years municipal experience
Salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 but negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. This position includes a 2% defined benefit pension, 2% HCSP, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), and paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays).
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please indicate whether you would like your application kept confidential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Municipal Government: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bessemer, MI 49911: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person