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The city of McGrath is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of City Administrator.
The Administrator position is subject to continued funding by a non-partisan, seven-member City Council. The Mayor is an unpaid elected official and relies on the Administrator to serve as chief operating officer of the city.
The City of McGrath is a 2nd class municipality with a population fluctuating around 300 and serves as a hub to the two surrounding villages of Nikolai and Takotna. Located 219 miles NW of Anchorage and 272 miles SW of Fairbanks, this rural community supplies its own electricity and water and sewer system.
McGrath has two hotels and two bunkhouses, a coffee shop, a grocery store, a gas station, and a seasonal restaurant. There is a well-equipped and well-staffed health clinic that was built in 2015 and is maintained by the South Central Foundation.
The City boasts an historic museum of the first quality and a large public library. McGrath’s dirt roads lend themselves to bike riding, ATV travel, and walking. There is a hiking nature trail system being created, and berry picking is a favorite activity as the berries ripen.
Responsibilities and Qualifications
The person in this position is nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. This is a salaried, exempt position; the City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Mayor, at will. The City provides 12 paid holidays per year and personal leave accrual. Points of importance related to the City Administrator position include: Your education information Former positions or knowledge as municipal administrator or manager Prior jobs that include supervision of employees Knowledge of budget preparation Prior experience as spokesperson for a business or organization Knowledge of the levels of government, departments, legislature, etc. History of working with the public, including the conduct of public meetings Ability to communicate via phone or written communication Computer knowledge, including IT knowledge Familiarity with the Alaska Municipal League, Alaska Statutes, and regulations related to operation Knowledge of landfill operations and SWANA is a plus, as is knowledge of heavy equipment operation Current or prior residence in the Alaska interior is a plus The City currently has 4 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees. There is a labor pool for those seasonal projects that need extra hands. The city participates in a 457(b)-retirement plan and offers the State of Alaska Political Subdivision Health Insurance plan with Aetna as our carrier.
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The person in this position is nominated by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. This is a salaried, exempt position; the City Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Mayor, at will. The City provides 12 paid holidays per year and personal leave accrual. Points of importance related to the City Administrator position include: Your education information Former positions or knowledge as municipal administrator or manager Prior jobs that include supervision of employees Knowledge of budget preparation Prior experience as spokesperson for a business or organization Knowledge of the levels of government, departments, legislature, etc. History of working with the public, including the conduct of public meetings Ability to communicate via phone or written communication Computer knowledge, including IT knowledge Familiarity with the Alaska Municipal League, Alaska Statutes, and regulations related to operation Knowledge of landfill operations and SWANA is a plus, as is knowledge of heavy equipment operation Current or prior residence in the Alaska interior is a plus The City currently has 4 full-time employees and 3 part-time employees. There is a labor pool for those seasonal projects that need extra hands. The city participates in a 457(b)-retirement plan and offers the State of Alaska Political Subdivision Health Insurance plan with Aetna as our carrier.
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