Position Announcement

City Administrator/Clerk

Park Falls, WI (Population (2,475)

The City of Park Falls is seeking its first city administrator who will also serve as the statutory city clerk. Located in the beautiful north central part of Wisconsin, Park Falls is a regional retail center located in northern Price County. The City is situated on the North Fork of the Flambeau River and has a rich and vibrant history. The nearby Chequamegon-Nicolet Forest and numerous lakes, rivers and streams make the Park Falls area a year-round outdoor recreational paradise and is a very popular destination for fishing, hunting, canoeing/kayaking, whitewater rafting and recreational vehicle use. It is the home to several large companies and governmental offices, including National Forest Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources regional facilities, Chequamegon School District, Weathershield Windows and Doors, Flambeau River Papers, Flambeau Hospital, Marshfield Clinic, Park Manor Nursing Home, Midwest Hardwoods, and St. Croix Rods.

Park Falls is a full-service municipality and prides itself in being a great community to live, work, play and learn in. Salary $70,000-$85,000 plus excellent benefits, DOQ. Mayor and eight City Council Members elected on a non-partisan basis. 5.8M total budget including Sewer and Water Utilities and TIF, 23 FT and approx. 80+PT employees (includes fire, lifeguards, housing authority, etc.).  Future emphasis on economic development/redevelopment, performance-based budgeting, and organizational capacity building.

Require Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field; prefer Master’s Degree with at least 5 years progressive municipal management experience. Residency is encouraged. Desire a strong background in budget development/debt financing (including TIF experience); human resources management; economic development;organizational change and grant writing/administration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of integrity; open and positive communication skills; be a team builder and leader in addressing community issues and problems and be visionary leader who has been successful in helping small communities prosper. Visit the community website at www.cityofparkfalls.com  

Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: Kevin Brunner, Partner; 1155 W. South Street Whitewater WI 53190; e-mail kevin.brunner1013@gmail.com ; phone 262-903-9509, by July 1, 2019. Confidentiality must be requested by applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.