The first class City of St. Mary’s, Alaska is seeking a qualified person to fill the City Manager’s position. The person must be able to live in a rural Alaskan community and bring a spirit of adventure and understanding to this important position. The successful candidate will document experience in the public sector, preferably in a rural Alaskan municipal government, have excellent communication skills, a demonstrated willingness to acquire new skills, and adaptability to address a constantly changing economic and political climate. Emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s knowledge of municipal finances, economic development strategies and experience in working cooperatively and productively with tribal organizations and native corporations. Knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting program and municipal utilities will also be helpful. The Salary is DOE and includes Medical Insurance and paid leave. The City also provides a two bedroom furnished home which includes heating costs. The house is located near City Hall and has a panoramic view of the Andreafsky River. Submit Resume by mail or email (cityksm@gci.net) to: City of St.Mary’s Attn: Interim City Manager Doug Griffin/City Manager Search P.O. Box 209 St. Mary’s, Alaska 99658 The application period ends July 17, 2009 and the City has a goal for the new City Manager to begin work no later than September 16, 2009. If you have previously applied for the Interim City manager position, please notify the City if you would like to be considered for this job offering. Location: St. Mary's, Alaska Compensation: DOE Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. alaska