Salary: $151,000.00 - $175,000.00 Annually
Location : Columbia Heights, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00208
Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Job Description

First review of applications will occur on March 11, 2024.
Columbia Heights, Minnesota (est. pop. 22,000), a dynamic and vibrant city that blends a cozy small-town atmosphere with the vibrancy of a bustling metropolis, is seeking an active and engaged leader to serve as City Manager. Having earned the All-America City designation in 2016, Columbia Heights is the southernmost city in Anoka County, and bordering NE Minneapolis, it serves as the gateway to the North Metro, facilitating quick travel throughout the Metro Area. With a state-of-the-art library, award-winning police force, excellent schools, and a diverse and active community, Columbia Heights offers an array of amenities and activities. Nature enthusiasts can enjoy parks like Labelle and Sullivan Lake Parks, while festivals, events, and concerts throughout the year foster a spirited community atmosphere. Additionally, the city features abundant shopping and recreational opportunities, and various service, civic, and religious organizations provide ample opportunities for community engagement and volunteering.
The City Manager oversees various governmental operations, including finance, public works, fire services, and libraries, as outlined in the City Charter. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budget management, interpretation and implementation of ordinances, and representing the city in local and state affairs. Operating with substantial autonomy, the City Manager supervises the roles of several positions: City Clerk, Communications and Engagement Coordinator, HR Director, Community Development Director, Fire Chief, Recreation Director, Library Director, IT Director, Finance Director, and Public Works Director.
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Compensation and Benefits
The 2024 salary range for this position is $151,000 - $175,000 /- dependent on qualifications and experience. The City of Columbia Heights offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, life insurance, HSA, deferred compensation plan, disability insurance, holidays, PTO, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA).
Desired Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess a combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to a master's degree in public administration or related field, and a minimum of five (5) years in a managerial role in local government. Preference will be given to candidates with one (1) or more years of experience as a city manager.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than March 11, 2024. For more information, please contact Patty Heminover at patty.heminover@bakertilly.com or by calling 651.223.3058.
Columbia Heights is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).
Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.
01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

What is the major concentration of the highest level of education you have earned?

• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Finance/Accounting
• Economics
• Human Resources
• Engineering/Engineering Management
• Communications/Public Relations
• Urban Planning
• Marketing
• Closely Related Field to the Above
• None of the above

03

Which of the following best reflects your number of years in a managerial role in local government?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10 Years

04

Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a City Manager?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10 Years

05

Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?

• Under 10,000 Residents
• 10,000 - 20,000
• 20,001 - 50,000
• 50,001 - 100,000
• 100,001 - 300,000
• Over 300,000 Residents
• N/A

06

Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?

• Municipal Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• United States Armed Forces
• Private Sector
• Other

Required Question