Job Requirements for City Manager in Bowie, Maryland, United States

Position Title: City Manager Location(s): Bowie, Maryland, United States

Posted: July 21, 2016 Company Name: City of Bowie, MD    Job Function: Administration and Management

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for a management professional to be an integral part of the Greater Baltimore-Washington Regional Area. The selected individual should be highly progressive and interested in having Bowie be at the forefront of the State of Maryland and in the region. Brochure at www.mercergroupinc.com
The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City appointed by a majority of the City Council.  The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all City affairs placed in his/her charge by/under the City Charter. Residency required within the City within one year of appointment.
Bowie is a model City in partnership with state, county, and regional entities. The City of Bowie operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The Council is composed of seven members. The City Manager is appointed by the Council. The City provides a range of municipal services.
The City FY 2016-2017 FY budget for the General Fund is $52,783,000. The total all funds budget, excluding transfers between funds, is $68,409,800. The City enjoys a AAA bond rating.
Starting annual salary market competitive DOQ/E with an excellent fringe benefit plan and reasonable relocation expense reimbursement will be negotiated.
Position open until filled. First review of candidates on August 12, 2016.
Resumes by 5 PM EDT on August 11, 2016, to  
James Mercer, 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511, Atlanta, GA 30338. VOICE: 770-551-0403; FAX: 770-399-9749. E-Mail: jmercer@mercergroupinc.com. Website: www.mercergroupinc.com

Job Requirements

The successful candidate should possess a BS/BA in Public\Business Administration, Political Science, 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 10 years of progressively responsible experience as a City Manager/Assistant City Manager or equivalent 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.