• CITY MANAGER - CITY OF NOVI, MICH.

Salary: DOQ.

The city of Novi covers 31 square miles and is located in Oakland County, approximately 25 miles from downtown Detroit. Novi has become southeastern Michigan’s center for business and retail and continues to incur high-quality and rapid growth. The city offers a wide variety of quality housing, arguably the best schools in the state and easy access to the region’s major transportation, educational, recreation, cultural and sports events and venues. Novi has a full-service and stable Council/Manager government. Its directly elected mayor and 6-member City Council is the elected policy making body which appoints the City Manager who serves as the chief executive officer. There are approximately 279 full-time employees many of whom are represented by unions. The city’s FY04/05 operating budget was $27,113,892. Novi’s financial condition is excellent with excellent reserves and a Double "A" bond rating.

Novi is seeking a forthright, candid and open City Manager with the proven ability to assist the City Council to establish community goals, set clear policy, and provide effective direction, leadership and resources to staff to ensure that Council policies are implemented and goals are achieved. The new manager must be an excellent communicator with a team-oriented and collaborative style that encourages creativity and values excellence. Must build and maintain effective working relationships with the mayor and each council member, department heads and employees.

Requirements include at least a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in public administration or related field and at least five to eight years as a local government manager in a complex and changing community comparable to Novi. Experience gained as a full assistant will be considered. The successful candidate must clearly possess and apply the superior management and leadership knowledge, skill, ability, commitment and energy needed to achieve the Council’s goals. Highly competitive salary and benefits negotiable DOQs. Please submityour confidential resume by Feb. 24 to Robert E. Slavin, President, Slavin Management Consultants, 3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite B-1, Norcross, GA 30071. 770/449-4656, slavin@bellsouth.net, 770/416-0848 (fax). Please visit the city’s Web site at www.ci.novi.mi.us. An equal opportunity recruiter/employer.

• COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR - AMHERST COUNTY, VA.

Salary: DOQ.

The county of Amherst, Va., is accepting applications for the position of County Administrator. This position serves an elected five-member Board of Supervisors. The essential functions of this position involve planning, directing and coordinating the overall operation of Amherst County’s government as its Chief Administrative Officer and assisting the Board of Supervisors on operations and governance matters. Duties include budget and finance; public safety; community development; economic development; tourism; human resources; purchasing; solid waste management (curbside, rural collection and landfill operations); information technology; inspections/codes compliance; juvenile services; parks and recreation; animal control; facilities and grounds maintenance; regional initiatives; adult corrections; grant development and management; and legislative and regulatory affairs. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, planning or related field preferably supplemented by a master’s degree and extensive increasingly responsible experience in local government administration. Salary: depending on qualifications along with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. A complete job description and an Amherst County application form are available from the Office of the County Administrator (434/946-9400) or www.countyofamherst.com. Submit a letter of interest, resume, professional references, salary history and a completed Amherst County application to Amherst County Board of Supervisors, P.O. Box 390, 153 Washington Street, Amherst, VA 24521 by Feb. 24. Amherst County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• COUNTY MANAGER - SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLA.

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000, DOQ.

A five-member Seminole County Commission governs a rich mix of 410,000 residents. Excellent communication and people skills are critical, and candidates must have an outstanding track record of accomplishments; demonstrated knowledge of modern technology and its practical application to government operations is also important. Applicants should possess a master’s degree or commensurate experience in business, public administration or a related field, and have five years experience as the manager or assistant in a similarly sized operation. The hiring range is $125,000 to $175,000, DOQ, with excellent benefits. For more information, visit www.cb-asso.com. Contact Colin Baenziger at 561/793-2624. Send resumes electronically only to Recruit24@cb-asso.com by Feb. 10. Under Florida law, all applications are public. EOE, veterans’ preference per Florida law if applicable.

• COMMUNITY INFORMATION DIRECTOR - SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLA.

Salary: $60,506 - $111,951

REQ. #06/076. Bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, journalism, marketing, public administration or related field and five (5) years of progressive experience in public relations, with two (2) years at a management level. Master’s degree and accreditation in public relations (APR) preferred. Knowledge of the theories, practices and principles of public information and public relations. Knowledge of the government communications arena. This position is responsible for the communications, planning, directing, organizing, coordinating and evaluating the overall activities of the Community Information Department. Apply to Human Resources at 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771.

Resume may be faxed to 407/665-7939 or e-mailed to hr@seminolecountyfl.gov. Or apply online at www.seminolecountyfl.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

• DIRECTOR OF LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES - ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.H.

Salary: $69,413.76 - $106,995.60, DOQ.

Manages the County Nursing Home, Adult Medical Day Care Center and the Assisted Living Facility in compliance with all federal, state and county policies, rules, regulations and statutes by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors: Develops and recommends an operating budget to the Board of County Commissioners and is responsible for its implementation following the appropriations approved by the county legislative delegation and reports to Commissioners. Develops resident transfer agreements with other health care facilities. Directs the implementation of written policies and procedures for the Nursing Home, AMDC and Assisted Living Facility for approval to the Board of Commissioners. Manages 10 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 425 employees in the Nursing Home, Assisted Living Facility and AMDC. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these units. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. B.A. degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of related exp. and/or training with demonstrated management skills; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. N.H. Nursing Home Administration License is required. Send resume and letter of intent to Board of Commissioners, Attn: Dir. L.T.C.S. Search, 119 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833. 603/679-5335. EEO.

• HIGHWAY ENGINEER - ROBSON FORENSIC, INC.

Salary: DOQ.

As a leading forensic investigation firm, Robson Forensic, Inc. has six major practice areas and more than 50 targeted forensic disciplines. Our experts provide testing, reports and testimony in litigation and insurance claims where technical and scientific answers are needed to resolve conflict. We are a dynamic team of over 200 forensic engineers, architects, scientists and fire investigators practicing in numerous offices throughout the northeastern and central U.S. The firm provides opportunity for professional and financial growth in an environment that rewards excellence, integrity and success. We currently seek highway engineers for our Lancaster and Pittsburgh, Pa., offices, as well as the New York City area. You will investigate, analyze and effectively report (both orally and in writing) on highway/traffic issues as they relate to forensic casework. You will also be expected to market the highway engineering expertise of the firm, as requested, and to provide expert testimony via depositions and trials as necessary. Prefer Licensed Professional Engineer, with a B.S. in civil engineering (concentration in highway/traffic engineering a plus). Must have 10-plus years experience in highway engineering including design, construction, operations and maintenance. Experience should include traffic control devices, such as traffic signals, and pedestrian-related facilities, as well as geometrics and cross-sections. Should have basic understanding of human factors and how they relate to the highway environment. Must be: Quickly recognizable as an expert in discipline; able to project persona as being knowledgeable in field; able to effectively and concisely communicate expertise, both in writing and orally, to attorney clients and to the "finders of fact" (juries and/or judges); comfortable working in the "gray area; able to work independently with minimum of supervision; able to defend opinions, often in an adversarial milieu; able to work under and meet deadlines; able to work comfortably in a fluid environment; have a good mix of design, construction, maintenance and operations experience, both office and field. To apply, please e-mail your resume to jobs@robsonforensic. EOE, M/F/D/V.

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