EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should have:
• An undergraduate degree in business, government, public
administration or a related field and several years of local government
management experience (preference may be given to candidates with
a Masters in Public Administration).
• Demonstrated background in developing innovative and creative
approaches to the operation of local government and to problemsolving
in the public sector.
• Thorough knowledge of local economic development strategies and
practices, local government laws, government operations, and labor
relations.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, and the ability to
communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances and settings.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and writing governmental policy,
researching different public policy options and proposals, and
evaluating policy effectiveness.
• Some background in governmental fund accounting and budgeting.
• Able to coach, counsel, guide, and mentor key staff members, as well
as establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships
with city employees, external partners, and the general public.
• Willingness to make a medium or long-term commitment to public
service with the city of Trenton, and provide consistent leadership in
the community.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary and benefits
package will be based on the
background and experience
brought to the city by the
selected candidate. The
City Council anticipates that
base salary will begin in the
$140,000 range, and could be
higher for the right candidate.
The city also offers a generous
benefits package to its fulltime
employees, including
LAGERS pension payments
funded 100% by the city (no
employee matching payments),
comprehensive group health
insurance (employee cost
paid 100% by the city, and
dependent coverage paid
75% by the city), and other
benefits including paid time
off, life insurance, city payment
of professional dues, moving
expense reimbursement and
severance (to be negotiated).