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Fernley, Nevada (est. pop. 23,511), nestled in Northern Nevada boasts a charming small-town lifestyle just 30 minutes from the Reno-Spark metropolitan area. With boundless outdoor adventures, and a wide range of exciting activities including go-cart tracks, casinos, and Wild West experiences, Fernley is the perfect place for anyone seeking an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Fernley has one of the most popular 4th of July celebrations in Northern Nevada, and small town pride with a huge heart that radiates through events like local high school sports victories and celebrations of local heroes.

Fernley takes pride in its exceptional school system, which is highly regarded for serving the needs of the City's residents. Fernley High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement courses, vocational education programs, and a diverse range of extracurricular activities such as sports teams and clubs. The school district is committed to student success and has implemented several initiatives to support students’ academic and personal growth. The district also provides support services for students with disabilities and English language learners. With a superb school district, an impressive array of entertainment options, and a perfect balance between work and play, Fernley truly offers the best of all worlds.

The City of Fernley is seeking a generalist, policy leader, and human relations expert committed to excellence in public service. The City Manager will be a politically responsible, effective policy executive who can acquire and utilize local and regional resources to resolve community problems and capitalize on community opportunities. Appointed by the Mayor with consent of the City Council, the City Manager exercises direct supervision over a diverse array of staff members including management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel. The City Manager performs high-level administrative, technical, and professional work directing and supervising the administration of City government under the general direction of the Mayor and City Council. Serving at the direction and pleasure of the Mayor, the City Manager plans, organizes, integrates, directs, administers, fiscally controls, reviews, and evaluates the activities, operations, programs and services of the City of Fernley; ensures development and execution of the City’s annual budget, goals and work plans; represents the City’s interests with other levels and agencies of government; effectively serves the needs of the community at large and business interests, while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume online by visiting our website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4046210/city-manager-fernley-nevada

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than June 9, 2023. For more information, please contact Anne Lewis Yolanda Howze at yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com or 312-240-3401.

The City of Fernley is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.

For more information about the City of Fernley, visit: https://www.cityoffernley.org.

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and a minimum of five (5) years of City or other public agency administrative experience including responsibility for management of staff and programs or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid Nevada driver's license in compliance with Nevada law. Must reside within the City limits within one year of starting employment as the City Manager.

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