Welcome to Longview, Washington! The City of Longview encapsulates the wonder of living in the Northwest – a welcoming and close-knit community, deep roots in the timber industry, the perfect hub for outdoor activities, natural diversity, and the kind of place where you want to raise a family. Whether you’re a big city person or a nature-lover, Longview will supply you with everything you need. Ideally located where the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers meet, Longview serves as the perfect hub for outdoor activities and adventures set in a scenic landscape.

The Longview City Council is seeking an accomplished and professional, achievement-oriented leader and manager to take the City to the next level. The individual will be a team builder and a healer. Superb communication skills and unquestioned integrity are musts. Trust will need to be earned. The City Manager will believe strongly in transparency and in being accessible. Listening will be a critical skill, as will flexibility and the willingness to consider other points of view. Stakeholders need to know they are important and being heard.

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of five to ten years of progressive senior management experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Department Head. A bachelor's degree in business, public administration, public policy, or a related field is expected. While not mandatory, a master's degree is highly desirable. Knowledge of Washington and its laws are pluses, but not requirements.

The salary range is $173,292 to $232,236. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Recruit22@cb-asso.com by November 22nd. Questions should first be directed to Scott Krim at 801-628-8364 and then Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on “Executive Search / Active Recruitments”.