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Offering magnificent landscapes, world-class theaters, excellent schools, and a vibrant small-town sense of community, Ashland is a city that inspires the mind and stirs the soul. The home of more than 20,000 people lies along Interstate 5 at the southern end of Oregon’s Rogue Valley just 30 minutes from the California border and attracts more than 1 million visitors annually to its natural treasures and famous festivals.
Following a charter update that went into effect Jan. 1, 2021, transitioning Ashland to a City Manager-City Council form of government, the Mayor, with confirmation by the City Council, is embarking on appointing Ashland’s first City Manager to carry out elected leaders’ vision and policies, and oversee daily operations of the organization.
The City of Ashland seeks a skilled and strategic leader with the financial acumen, organizational leadership, and communication skills to lead the City of Ashland into its next era of community investments and fiscal sustainability.
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field with a master’s degree in public or business administration preferred. Candidates should also have public sector accounting and financial management experience, and progressively responsible experience in upper-level management for a city, county, or special district. The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of Oregon budget law, and experience working for a community with similar values, economy, and size as Ashland (or larger).
The City of Ashland is offering an annual salary range of $103,312-$138,613 for this position dependent upon experience and qualifications.
Please send a resume and cover letter to apply.at.ashland@ashland.or.us
Resumes will be reviewed as they are received. To ensure consideration, apply by October 13, 2021.
For more information on this position contact:
Tina Gray, Human Resource Director
tina.gray@ashland.or.us
541-552-2101
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