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| Job Title: | COUNTY MANAGER |
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| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington *METRO-accessible*, Virginia |
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| The County Manager serves as the chief executive officer of the County, managing a full array of urban services that would typically be provided by both a city and a county. The Manager has exclusive authority over personnel administration, including selection, evaluation, and retention of senior executive staff. The Manager also serves as director of emergency services. As CEO, the Manager ensures that the entire community is served effectively and efficiently by providing direct management and oversight to 12 departments: police, fire, emergency management, environmental services, health and human services, parks and recreation, libraries, economic development, community planning, housing & development, finance, human resources, and technology. Arlington has a total budget of over $1 billion and 3,400 employees. Arlington’s bonds have long been rated triple-A by all three rating agencies. Arlington has an 87% resident satisfaction rating for quality of county services. Key Issues the New County Manager Will FaceArlington, like other urban counties, faces a wide range of issues that a new County Manager will need to address. The following are a sampling of issues as identified by the Board and are presented in no order of priority and should not be viewed as all inclusive. The key issues include: 1. Growth Management and Development Issues. Arlington County has developed a strong foundation for community based planning over the years focusing on its urban growth corridors and employing ‘smart growth’ strategies. As Arlington continues to grow issues related to sustainability of the County and its affordable housing, transportation, environmental, economic and financial resources need to be further explored and addressed to ensure the continued vitality of the County as the Board continues to reach toward realization of the County’s established vision. 2. Finance and Budget. Like most other localities throughout the nation Arlington County is challenged by the current economic environment and the limited opportunities for revenue expansion coupled with declining support from the state and federal government. At the same time the service needs of the County remain constant and attention to employee compensation, non-profit organizations and capital needs are growing. Managing the budget, maintaining its AAA credit rating and identifying creative ways to maintain, improve and provide services will be a key challenge in the County for the Board, County Manager, staff and citizens to address in the immediate future. 3. Maintenance of Strong Community Relationships. Arlington County continues to grow and change, embracing diversity in race, culture, language and gender. Over the years the County has developed strong relationships with its citizens and the wide variety of organizations, public and private, which serve various constituencies. As the community continues to change ongoing recognition of how it is changing and the challenges which come with change will require continuous attention to maintain Arlington’s position as a leader in community building and diversity. Click here for the complete profile for this position. Click here for more resources related to the position. |
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The Arlington County Board of Supervisors is seeking a highly experienced, well-rounded professional for the position of County Manager. The primary criteria for consideration include demonstrated management success in a comparable or larger organization of similar or greater complexity, interest and desire to serve the needs of a highly diverse community, and the ability to function in a fast-paced, high-demand and collegial environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong public sector management background gained in a complex urban county or municipal organization. Successful candidates should demonstrate a high level of energy and competency and possess exemplary management skills with the ability to successfully operate and exert influence in a highly diverse community with complex internal and external relationships. Competitive candidates are expected to be flexible, responsive to the needs of the entire Arlington County community and organization, and able to manage a wide range of tactical and strategic issues simultaneously. The candidate’s background and experience should include exposure to all aspects of managing a racially, ethnically and socially diverse full-service county or city undergoing substantial change and ongoing redevelopment. The successful candidate will also have demonstrated a record of accomplishment in the development and maintenance of a strong customer service focus in the delivery of services. While strong financial and technical competence is needed, the successful candidate should be creative, articulate and focused on implementing the Board’s policies and directions for the County. The County Manager should be comfortable working in, and interacting with, a diverse, highly educated and involved community. Key characteristics for the successful candidate include: Preferred Qualifications • Ten years’ experience as a senior executive in a full-service local government, at least three of which must have been as a Manager or Deputy in an environment comparable to Arlington • A master’s degree in public administration or related field • ICMA Certified Manager or eligibility to become certified • Experience in an urban environment, including cultural diversity, smart growth development, affordable housing, fiscal and environmental sustainability and emergency management • A proven record of personal integrity, fiscal responsibility, and exceptional customer service • The ability to pass a rigorous background check Required Leadership Skills • Integrity • Motivation and dedication • Strong verbal communication and public speaking skills, especially the ability to explain complex issues to the public • Written communication • Knowledge and mastery of policy issues, especially urban smart growth and sustainability • Soundness of judgment • Ability to listen • Decisiveness, including willingness to make difficult decisions • Initiative and creativity |
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Application Process To be considered, please submit a letter of interest, complete resume, salary history and five work related and personal references to: John A. Anzivino Tel: 804.726.9750 Fax: 804.726.9752 E-Mail: richmond@springsted.com Following the filing date, resumes will be reviewed by Springsted Incorporated based on the criteria established by the Arlington Board. After a process which will include interviews and detailed background checks for those candidates who are determined to be best suited for the position, a group of finalists will be presented to the members of the Arlington County Board for their consideration. It is anticipated that the finalists will be interviewed in Arlington County during the month of October, 2009 with a preferred start date of January 1, 2010, or earlier. |
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| Additional Information: | |
Compensation and Benefits The salary for the position is in the $200,000’s; negotiable dependent upon the candidates qualifications and experience. The County offers a comprehensive package of benefits and the Board will negotiate an employment agreement and relocation assistance with the selected candidate. Residency within the County is required within a negotiated timeframe. |
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