The City Of Valdosta Is Seeking Applications For A New City Manager. Find Details About The Position Expectations By Reviewing The Recruitment Brochure At Www.mercergroupassociates.com The Ideal Candidate For The Valdosta City Manager Position Will Be An Ethical, Personable, Openminded, Progressive Leader That Embraces Change While Implementing Local Government Best Practices That Have Proven To Be Effective In Communities Similar To Valdosta. He/She Will Demonstrate The Ability To Work With The Mayor And Council To Articulate And Implement A Community Supported Vision That Promotes The Values Of The City While Promoting Quality Growth. The Successful Candidate Must Project Confidence, Demonstrate An Appropriate Energy Level For The Job, And Engage Citizens In A Manner That Builds Trust And Credibility For The City Government. The Professional City Manager That Valdosta Seeks Will Have The Knowledge, Skills And Experience Necessary To Assist The Mayor And Council In Addressing Difficult Community Issues In A Professional And Compassionate Manner. The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience Developing A Workforce That Values Diversity And Is Reflective Of The Community They Serve. He/She Will Create An Employee Friendly Culture Focused On Professional Development Opportunities, Succession Planning, Quality Customer Service, And Accountability For Job Performance. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree Required In Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, Economic Development Or Related Degree From An Accredited College Or University. A Master’s Degree Is Preferred. • A Minimum Of Five Years Of Executive Level Management Experience In Local Governments Of Similar Size And Complexity To Valdosta Or Applicable Executive Type Experience Is Required Or Any Equivalent Combination Of Education, Training And Experience Which Provides The Requisite Knowledge, Skills And Abilities To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job. Must Have At Least Two Years Of Supervisory Experience Leading A Team. • Evidence Of Continued Professional Development Such As ICMA Credentialed Manager Designation, Is A Positive Indicator Of Dedication To The Profession And Will Be Noted During The Vetting Process. Compensation & Benefits: The Expected Starting Salary Range For This Position Is $150,000 - $170,000 (depending On Qualifications Of The Selected Candidate), With A Comprehensive Benefits Package. How To Apply: Interested Candidates Must Submit By Email A Cover Letter, Resume, At Least Five Job Related References (with Email And Phone Numbers), As Well As Salary History No Later Than Close Of Business On March 17, 2023 To Lisa Ward, Senior Associate Lisaward912@gmail.com. Please Contact Lisa Ward With Any Questions At 706-983-9326.