City Manager

Organization: City of Newark, Delaware
Salary: Open and competitive beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent fringe benefit package and a professional, progressive and supportive work environment.
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Job Description:

The City of Newark, Delaware, a City Council/City Manager form of municipal government, is a prosperous and progressive community of 29,000 residents and home to the University of Delaware (16,000 students). This position serves as the chief executive officer of the City of Newark, reporting to and appointed by the seven member Newark City Council. The City Manager is responsible for a high degree of effective planning, implementation, directing, budgeting and supervision of employees and services. Eight operating departments report directly to the City Manager including electric and water utilities, and a nationally accredited police department. Two Assistants to the City Manager complete Newark's administrative team.

Minimum requirements are the equivalent of an MPA with preference for ICMA Credentialed Managers. Candidates must have extensive local government management experience, preferably as a chief executive or a full range assistant, town-gown experience helpful. The successful candidate will be dedicated to providing excellent customer service, leadership and sound financial management. Must be a proven innovative leader with strong interpersonal skills and skilled in effective interactions with elected officials, employees and citizens. The incumbent will assume responsibility for the development and management of an operating budget of $33.3M, a capital budget of $6.1M, and 231 full-time personnel.

Open and competitive beginning salary DOQ’s supplemented by an excellent fringe benefit package and a professional, progressive and supportive work environment.

Interested applicants please send your confidential resume by Friday, May 16, 2008 to:


Robert E. Slavin, President
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