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Company: The Mercer Group, Inc.
Location: City of Sidney, NE

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Salary

$108,000 – $130,000 a year

Job Type
Full-time
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Starting annual salary is in the range of $108,000 to $130,000 DOQ/E with auto and cell phone allowance and a competitive benefits package.
Qualifications
  • Experience:

    • City Manager/Assistant City Manager, 7 years (Required)

  • Education:

    • Master’s (Preferred)

    • Full Job Description

    This is an outstanding opportunity to become City Manager of a dynamic and progressive full-service City in Western Nebraska. The City Council is looking for an experienced, modern City Manager to replace the existing one who has announced his plans to retire.

    The successful candidate should possess a BS/BA in Political Science, Public Administration, Business, or related field from an accredited college\university. A MS/MA in a related field is preferred; display evidence of continued professional development; have proven/demonstrated executive-level management experience with a minimum of 7 years of executive level management and supervisory experience, City Manager/Assistant City Manager or equivalent experience in a municipality of similar size/complexity; or any equivalent combination of education/experience that qualifies for the above; have substantial experience in budgeting, finance, economic development.

    The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the City Council.

    Sidney is a city and county seat of Cheyenne County, Nebraska. The estimated population is 6,620.

    Sidney is the oldest community in western Nebraska and was headquarters for Cabela’s which has been acquired by Bass Pro Shops. Because of its history, there is exceptional utility and infrastructure capacity. The current citizens of Sidney live in Sidney because they want to be there!

    Sidney is doing well economically thanks in large part to the current City Manager, Economic Development Director and local entrepreneurs but the mission is to continue a strong course of aggressive economic development for the future.

    Sidney enjoys unparalleled demographics and logistics. It is served by four major highways and three railroads. Sidney’s proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains make it an ideal location for both business and recreation.

    The General Fund budget for FY 2019-2020 is $6.6M and the total budget for the City is $28.2M.

    Starting annual salary is in the range of $108,000 to $130,000 DOQ/E with auto and cell phone allowance and a competitive benefits package.

    Position open until filled. First review of candidates on January 10, 2020.

    Resumes by by DOB, January 10, 2020, to James Mercer, 1000 Cordova Place #726, Santa Fe, NM 87505. EOE

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $108,000.00 to $130,000.00 /year

    Experience:

    • City Manager/Assistant City Manager: 7 years (Required)

    Education:

    • Master’s (Preferred)