City of Creswell

The City of Creswell, Oregon is seeking its next City Manager who will administer a staff of 21 and a city budget of $14.7 million. The city seeks an individual who will lead the City Administration in a transparent, accountable and ethical manner. The preferred candidate will be familiar with municipal budgeting, grants, and finance, and have a good understanding of project management, public works and emergency management. The successful candidate will be able to manage all aspects of human resources including recruitment, retention and termination of employment. The City Manager will promote cooperation among the Council, staff, and citizens in developing City policies, and building a sense of community. The City Manager will be proficient in facilitating public meetings and collaborating effectively with the City Council. The City Manager will be diligent in carrying out council directives and implementing the strategic plan.

See the recruitment brochure at https://5il.co/38y8s for further details.

Required Minimum Education / Experience:

The City Manager position requires a bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, political science, or related field, and at least five years of upper-level government management experience, or 2 years of higher education and 10 years of upper-level government management experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. Oregon local government experience is helpful.

Salary and Benefits:

The City of Creswell provides a competitive annual salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision Care Insurance, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance,

Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Plan through Oregon PERS, Deferred Compensation Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave and Vacation Accrual and cell phone allowance. Final compensation and benefits will be negotiated and incorporated into an agreement approved by the City Council.

How to Apply:

To be considered, candidates must email the following application material to snebel@creswell-or.us, no later than Friday March 28, as separate attachments:

(1) a concise cover letter to Mayor Nicholas Smith summarizing relevant background and qualifications for the position;

(2) a resume;

(3) a City of Creswell Job Application;

(4) Response to the Supplemental Questions

and if applicable

(5) Veterans Only: a completed and signed Oregon Veteran’s Preference form with supporting documentation (DD-214 or DD-215). (Please do not submit a Veterans’ Preference Form if you are not a veteran)

Questions may be directed to: Spencer Nebel, Interim City Manager City of Creswell, OR (541) 270-5855 snebel@creswell-or.us Semi-finalists will be selected for interviews being conducted by the Interim City Manager by Zoom between April 14, 2025 – April 23, 2025 Finalists will be interviewed in Creswell during the week of May 12 over the course of two days. Finalists will participate in a series of interviews with the final interviews being conducted by the City Council during this two-day period. The appointment of the City Manager is by the Mayor with the consent of a majority of the City Council.