EMPLOYER: City of Newcastle, WA
CLOSING DATE: Apply by July 18, 2010 (first review, open until filled).
COMPENSATION: $100,000 - $125,000TO APPLY:
The City of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer. Send a letter of interest, resume, and completed application and questionnaire to Prothman via email at humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 425-289-5040. For a complete job description and application materials, please visit the Prothman Company at: http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm.DESCRIPTION: The City of Newcastle, Washington, is a residential suburban community of 9,925 residents. Conveniently located southeast of Bellevue at the interchange of I-405 and I-90, Newcastle is just 20 minutes away from Downtown Seattle and SeaTac Airport. For family-oriented people who want to escape from urban sprawl, Newcastle combines the convenience and choices of urban living with the comfort and feel of a small town. Those who are fortunate to live, work, shop, and play in Newcastle enjoy stunning views, easy commutes to the best jobs in the Pacific Northwest, and a balance with nature in a community that respects their values. Newcastle was recently named a "Best Affordable Suburbs in America 2010" by Bloomberg's Business Week.
Incorporated in 1994, Newcastle is a code city organized under the Council/Manager form of government. The annual city budget is approximately $11.1 million and the city has 20 FTEs. Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager is the chief executive officer of the municipal corporation and administers the day-to-day operations of the city.
Competitive candidates should have at least five to seven years of senior management experience, such as city manager/administrator, deputy/assistant, or department director, in a city or county or other applicable or public sector agency of similar or greater complexity and size. A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, or other applicable field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
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