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 City Administrator
City of Kiowa (pop. 1,100)
Kiowa, Kansas 

Job Type:  administrative; supervisory; full-time
Base Pay:  DOQ
Field:  Local Government

Minimum Education: bachelors degree in public administration, business or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum Experience:  experience with grant writing, budget management, economic development, and public works 
Additional job information: good interpersonal and communication skills required; full-service city with electric, water, sewer, solid waste and recycling utilities

Application materials required:  resume and four professional references
Submit application materials to:  Carol Bloodworth; City of Kiowa; PO Box 228; Kiowa KS 67070
Application Closing Date:  open until filled

Source: Wichita Eagle
Posted:  8/19/908

Economic and Community Development Director
Cowley First
County Economic Development Partnership
Winfield, Kansas
 

Job Type:  administrative; full-time
Base Pay:  $57,408 to $71.760
Field:  Local Government

Minimum Education: bachelors degree in business, economics, marketing, research, finance, real estate, urban/regional planning or related field
Minimum Experience:  5 years, preferably with emphasis in entrepreneurship and small business development; OR equivalent combination
Additional job information:  results oriented individuals; multi-tasking skills; countywide economic development effort

Application materials required:  resume, 5 work related references, salary history and completed Cowley County application form (download at www.cowleyfirst.com)
Submit application materials to:  Cowley First – Director Search; 311 E. 9th Avenue; Winfield, KS 67156-2843
Application Closing Date:  9/1/08

Source:  Wichita Eagle
Posted:  8/11/08

Director
Mennonite Housing
Wichita, Kansas 

Job Type:  administrative; full-time
Base Pay:  $30,000
Field:
  Nonprofit organization

Minimum Experience: Able to work well with others; self starter; able to work flexible hours
Additional job information:  responsible for selling the program; recruiting families for home purchases; credit counseling; and compliance reports

Application materials required:  resume
Submit application materials to:  Mail to: Mennonite Housing; 2145 N. Topeka; Wichita, KS 67214 or Fax to: (316) 942-0190
Application Closing Date: open until filled

Source:  Wichita Eagle
Posted:  8/11/08

City Administrator
City of Oakley (pop. 1,902)
Oakley, Kansas 

City Administrator
City of Oakley (pop. 1,902)
Oakley, Kansas 

Job Type:  administrative; supervisory; full-time
Base Pay: $55,000-$65,000 DOQ
Field:  Local Government

Minimum Education: bachelors degree in public administration or related field
Minimum Experience:  2 years management experience; strong management, budgetary, personnel, and communication skills required
Additional job information:  ideal candidate will have strong work ethic and ability ot build consensus

Application materials required:  resume, cover letter, and 3 work-related references (if confidentiality is requested, please state in application materials)
Submit application materials to:
  LEAPS-Oakley; 300 SW 8th; Topeka KS 66603
Application Closing Date:  review begins 9/10/08; open until filled

Source:  League of Kansas Municipalities
Posted: 7/31/08

Executive Director
Community Foundation of Butler County
Butler County, Kansas 

Job Type:  management; full-time
Base Pay: DOQ
Field:  Nonprofit Organization

Minimum Experience:  A comprehensive and innovative approach to nonprofit management is required as is proven experience in effective project management and ability to foster positive relations.  Preferred Skills:  good interpersonal and communication, grant writing, fundraising, budget management, marketing, board, and community relations 

Application materials required:  resume, cover letter
Submit application materials to:
  Joel Pile; City of Rose Hill; PO Box 185; Rose Hill, KS 67133
Application Closing Date:  Open until filled

Posted: 7/23/08

City Administrator
City of Andover (pop. 10,000)
Andover, Kansas 

Job Type:  administrative; supervisory; full-time
Base Pay: DOQ
Field:  Local Government

Minimum Education: bachelor’s degree in public administration/related field; prefer master’s degree
Minimum Experience: 3 years experience as public manager and progressive, stable career history; prefer 5 years city manager/administrator/assistant manager/administrator experience, experience in suburban growth community, and ICMA credentialed manager; charged with supervising employees, preparing budget, make recommendations regarding welfare of city, executes council decisions; direct responsibilities over several city departments
Additional job information:  recruitment profile at www.andoverks.com

Application materials required:  letter of application, salary history, resume and 3 work-related references
Submit application materials to:  Search Advisor; 543 Birkdale Court; Wichita KS 67230; fax (913) 851-7529; email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it
Application Closing Date: preference to applications received before 7/25/08; open until filled

Source: Job Opportunities Bulletin, ICMA
Posted: 7/15/08

City Manager
City of Hoisington (pop. 3,000)
Hoisington, Kansas 

Job Type:  management; full-time
Base Pay:  $60,000 - $70,000 DOQ
Field:  Local Government

Minimum Education: bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum Experience:  3 years municipal government experience
Additional job information:  full service city with electric, water and wastewater utilities; successful candidate should have had exposure to wide range of local government issues with a proven track record that demonstrates sound judgment and uncompromising integrity; success in community/economic development, resourceful fiscal management, long-range planning and employee/community interactions necessary

Application materials required:  resume and 3 professional references
Submit application materials to:  LEAPS-Hoisington; 300 SW 8th; Topeka, KS 66603
Application Closing Date:  initial review 8/11/08; open until filled

Source:  League of Kansas Municipalities
Posted: 7/7/08