City Administrator

The City of Washburn is seeking a City Administrator who is dedicated, innovative, and community-focused to lead this vibrant City. Located in northern Wisconsin’s Bayfield County, Washburn serves as the County Seat and is situated on the shore of Lake Superior’s Chequamegon Bay. The nearby Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 1.5 million acre Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest and camping, snowmobiling, hiking and boating opportunities make the Washburn area a year-round outdoor recreational paradise. Washburn is a full-service municipality and prides itself in being a great community to live, work, and play. **Salary**: $100,000–$120,000, plus excellent benefits and DOQ. The position is for a City Administrator. The City administers a $6.2M budget, employs ~50 staff across departments including fire, EMS, park & recreation, and plans future emphasis on economic development and redevelopment with budgeting and coordinating projects in TID No. 3. **Requirements**: Require a Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field; prefer a Master’s degree with at least 3 years progressive municipal management experience. Residency is encouraged but not required. Desire a strong background in budget development and debt financing (including TIF experience); capital project planning & coordination and a proactive approach to responding to economic development opportunities, and a successful track record in grant writing and administration. The successful candidate shall possess the ability to think outside the box, a strong work ethic; be a team builder and leader in addressing community issues with a record of organizational accomplishments, open and positive communication skills, and leadership in addressing community issues and problems. Candidates with private sector or military experience will be considered if they can demonstrate accomplishments that directly relate to necessary skills identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr