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City Manager

City of Nome, Alaska

The City of Nome is seeking a highly capable and dedicated individual for the position of City Manager. Nome is a 1^st Class City with a population of 3,540, located on the Seward Peninsula. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City is responsible for administration of all City affairs in the manager’s charge by law and ordinance and implements the policies of the City as established by the City Council and promotes the economic growth of the City.

The City of Nome has a 5% sales tax, a 4% bed tax and the property tax is calculated on 10 mills all property which generates revenue for general government operations. The recently approved Budget for FY09 anticipates general fund revenues of $10.5 million and $8.6 million in capital projects. The City of Nome has approximately 52 full-time employees (of whom approximately 43 are union employees) and 20 part-time employees. There are approximately 50 Emergency Services volunteers split between the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department and Nome Volunteer Fire Department.

The City Manager reports directly to the Council and exercises administrative direction over the following departments: Administration, Finance, City Clerk, Public Works (including Engineering, Roads and Building Maintenance), Port, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Parks & Recreation (including the Nome Swimming Pool and Recreation Center), Library, Museum, and the Nome Convention and Visitors’ Bureau. The City Manager also serves as the Port Director and the Personnel Officer for the City of Nome.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field is desired. Five to seven years of experience as a municipal administrator is preferred. Preferred candidates will have served as a City Manager of a similar size organization or as a Deputy Director. Strong emphasis will be placed on current knowledge of Municipal Finance, Economic Development and Growth Management and Transportation Issues. Ability to deal in a friendly and clear manner with the citizens of Nome and maintain an “open door” policy to them is required. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate effectively in person and by phone is required. Strong computer skills are required. A working knowledge of the Alaska Statutes, in particular Title 29 is preferred. U.S. Citizenship is required and must be qualified to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License.

The Seward Peninsula has a rich, diverse cultural history. Nome and the surrounding countryside have excellent hunting, fishing, snow machining, bird watching and a myriad of other outdoor summer and winter activities.

An excellent benefit package salary $95,000 DOE.

Send or fax City of Nome Employment application, cover letter and resume or make inquiries to:

City of Nome

Attention: Mayor Denise Michels

P.O. Box 281

Nome, AK 99762

Fax: (907) 443-5349

All resumes will become public information. Applicants who are invited to submit further information will be requested to provide written authorization and sufficient personal identification information, including Social Security number, to enable the City to do a full background check including criminal and credit history. Applications not containing a completed City of Nome Employment Application will not be considered.

Additional general information on the City of Nome may be found on the City website at www.nomealaska.org. That site contains information about the City of Nome, as well as additional links of general interest. The City Mayor, Denise Michels may also be called at (907) 443-6600 with questions concerning the application process or an e-mail may be sent to admin@ci.nome.ak.us. Position announcement, job description and City of Nome application may be found on the City web site or contact Marguerite La Riviere at (907) 443-6600 or send a fax to (907) 443-5349.

Open until filled.