City of Bloomington, Illinois
City Manager

Bloomington, IL (population 75,000).
Vibrant, prosperous, and nationally recognized community seeks progressive and collaborative professional to lead its organization consisting of 650 full time and 300 part time employees. A unique community with beautiful, tree-lined neighborhoods, Bloomington and the adjacent Town of Normal comprise the fastest growing metropolitan area in the state. Bloomington-Normal has four institutions of higher education that are home to 28,000 students as well as several corporate headquarters including State Farm Insurance Companies, Country Insurance and Financial, Growmark, Mitsubishi Motors, and the U.S. operations of Electrolux. Bloomington is located at the hub of several interstates in central Illinois and is a 90 minute drive to Chicago and a three hour drive to St. Louis. The community is fiscally sound with a $160 million annual budget. Two City Managers have served Bloomington since 1990. The City is seeking candidates with a record of successful administration of results oriented programs in a full-service community. A bachelor’s degree in public administration, urban management, or related field is required plus seven to ten years increasingly responsible public management experience as chief executive or Asst. CAO in similar community or larger community or combination of relevant experience and training. Master’s degree in Public Administration or Business Administration is highly desired. Strong general management, operational analysis, and fiscal management skills very important. Outstanding organizational skills, plus proven interpersonal communication skills that emphasize inclusiveness and a commitment to the City’s mission and goals. Appointed by Mayor and City Council. Residency required. Starting salary $150,000 +/- DOQ. Submit resume, cover letter with salary history and five references by October 3.

 

 

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Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
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