CITY OF CARBONDALE SEEKS NEW CITY MANAGER THROUGH NATIONWIDE SEARCH
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Date(s) - 09/17/2024 - 10/11/2024
12:00 am
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The City of Carbondale is seeking a new City Manager. This is being conducted through a nationwide search
with CPS HR Consulting.
The City Manager’s office is responsible for carrying out City policy and managing the operations of the City;
supervising department heads; appointing, suspending or removing employees; enforcing laws and ordinances
within the City; implementing Council goals, policies and programs; preparing the City’s budget; serving the City
Council; acting as a liaison with the Council and other government and public agencies; and providing
professional management and leadership to City departments.
The ideal candidate should be a collaborative and relationship-focused leader, skilled at building connections
and fostering trust. They will actively engage with employees, avoiding micromanagement while holding
department heads accountable for performance. The candidate should be experienced in navigating political
environments, working with diverse communities, and collaborating with active citizen groups. They must be
decisive, innovative, and open to taking measured risks, with strong experience in economic development,
public safety, labor unions, and financial management. The ideal candidate will also have experience in
town/gown relations and be committed to a long-term role in the City.
For more information on this position and City of Carbondale please reference this brochure:
https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/elyk/
For those interested in applying, you may do so here:
https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2393/
This position will be open until filled, with first resume review date beginning Oct. 11. Applicants need to
submit a resume, cover letter, and 6 work-related references. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
in public administration or similar field is required, and having a Master’s degree is preferred. Applicant must
have a minimum of 5 years of experience of executive level management in a local government of comparable
size and complexity.
The City of Carbondale would like to acknowledge and thank former City Manager Gary Williams for his 8 years
of service and commitment to the role of City Manager, as well as current Interim City Manager, Stan Reno,
who has been tirelessly fulfilling the role of City Manager while still maintaining his position of Police Chief for
the City of Carbondale Police Department. They have helped Carbondale continuously grow, and we are
grateful knowing whoever steps into this role will have strong guidance from their predecessors and immense
support from a large caring team here at City Hall.
For further information contact David Niemeyer, Executive Recruiter at dniemeyer@cpshr.us or call at 916-
471-3366
For media requests, contact City of Carbondale Public Relations Officer at 618-713-0711.
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