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City Manager | New Brighton 13 <br />Desired Attributes of the City Manager <br />• Comfortable being the face <br />of the organization, speaking <br />publicly, and interacting with <br />various interest groups. <br />• Demonstrate active involvement <br />in relevant professional <br />associations, networks, and all <br />levels of the organization. <br />• A proven leader who has <br />developed a culture where <br />staff feel valued. Support and <br />engage as well as take the <br />time to celebrate the team’s <br />successes as well as the ability <br />to overcome challenges. <br />• Change Champion: empower <br />staff and Leadership Team to <br />feel heard and make decisions. <br />Embrace ideas for the <br />betterment of the organization. <br />• Experience in Human Resource <br />Management, encourage and <br />support workforce development, <br />and work effectively with unions. <br />• Support and coach: create an <br />inclusive team environment, <br />recognize strengths and talent <br />of staff, and care for the well- <br />being of others. Have open <br />door policy for all levels of staff. <br />• A strong communicator with <br />an ability to manage adversity <br />and respond to a crisis in a calm <br />and factual manner, quickly <br />utilizing a vast network of <br />regional resources to move the <br />community forward. <br />• Is self-aware, asks appropriate <br />questions, and knows what it <br />takes to excel within a well- <br />established organization. <br />• Practices management by <br />walking around: is approachable <br />and an active listener. <br />• Not a micromanager: respectful <br />of others work style and <br />nuances. Assumes the positive. <br />• Is decisive, direct, and <br />diplomatic. Able to balance the <br />needs of staff, residents, and <br />various interest groups. <br />• Unflappable: is a calming, yet <br />confident presence. <br />• Creative, resourceful, analytical, <br />and critical thinker with a <br />quick mind set for developing <br />resolution. <br />• Passionate about leadership, <br />local government, and the <br />community. <br />• Focuses on the big picture. Is <br />innovative, strategic, delegates, <br />and committed to follow- <br />through. <br />• Has a sense of humor and ability <br />to connect.