City of Nome, Alaska

The City of Nome is seeking a highly capable and dedicated individual for the position of City Manager. Nome is a 1st Class City with a population of 3,540, located on the Seward Peninsula. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer for the City; is responsible for administration of all City affairs in the manager’s charge by law and ordinance; and implements the policy of the City as established by the City Council and promotes the economic growth of the City.

The Budget for FY08 anticipates general fund revenues of $9.7 million and $6.4 million in capital projects. The City of Nome has approximately 50 full-time employees (of whom 43 are union employees) and 20 part-time employees. There are approximately 50 Emergency Services volunteers split between the Nome Volunteer Ambulance Department and Nome Volunteer Fire Department.

Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Business Administration or related field is desired. Preferred candidates will have served as a City Manager of a similar size organization or as a Deputy Director. Strong emphasis will be placed on current knowledge of Municipal Finance, Economic Development and Growth Management and Transportation Issues. Strong computer skills are required. U.S. Citizenship is required and must be qualified to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License.

The Seward Peninsula has a rich, diverse cultural history. Nome and the surrounding countryside have excellent hunting, fishing, snow machining, bird watching and a myriad of other outdoor summer and winter activities.

An excellent benefit package with salary $97,000 + DOE.

Send or fax City of Nome Employment application, cover letter and resume or make inquiries to:

City of Nome
Attention: Mayor Denise Michels
P.O. Box 281
Nome, AK 99762
Fax: (907) 443-5349

Additional general information on the City of Nome may be found on the City website at www.nomealaska.org. The City Mayor, Denise Michels may also be called at (907) 443-6600 with questions concerning the application process or an e-mail may be sent to admin@ci.nome.ak.us. For position announcement, job description and City of Nome application contact Marguerite La Riviere at (907) 443-6600 or send a fax to (907) 443-5349.

Open until filled.