City Manager - Bemidji, Minnesota

Salary: $141,000.00 - $179,000.00 Annually

Location : Bemidji, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00166

Job Classification: City / Town / Village Administration

Opening Date: 07/25/2023

Job Description

Qualified applicants are asked to apply by August 17, 2023.

The City of Bemidji, (est. pop. 15,575), located in northern Minnesota, is a captivating city that seamlessly blends natural beauty, cultural richness, and a warm community spirit. Nestled on the shores of Lake Bemidji, the City offers stunning views of pristine lakes, lush forests, and serene landscapes. It is famous for being the home of the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, which stand tall as symbols of the region's logging history. Bemidji offers an abundance of outdoor activities, and also embraces a vibrant artisan community, where boundless creativity flourishes within galleries, along downtown streets, and during captivating showcase events held throughout the year. Additionally, Bemidji is renowned for its deep-rooted Native American heritage and is centrally located amongst three of Minnesota's largest Anishinaabe nations: Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, and White Earth Nation.

Bemidji is seeking a City Manager to act as the chief administrative officer for the City; directing, managing and evaluating City operations, services and staff according to established ordinances, policies, and procedures of the Council, City Charter and Minnesota law; advising the City Council on sound public policy and staffing to ensure the effective and timely delivery of City services; and ensuring laws, ordinances, and resolutions of the City are enforced.

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Compensation and Benefits

The starting salary for this position will be $141,000 to $179,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, the City of Bemidji offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, management, or related field, and have eight (8) years of progressive local government leadership experience, including at least five (5) years of which was at a management level. A master's degree and experience as a city manager/administrator or assistant city manager/administrator is preferred.

Special Instructions

Qualified applicants are asked to apply by August 17, 2023. For more Information, please contact Patty Heminover at or 651.223.3058.

Please consult the recruitment brochure for more information on the benefits available for this position.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Which of the following best reflects your number of years as a professional as described in the published job announcement?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10+ Years

03

Which of the following best reflects your number of years in a management level?

• 0 - 2 Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 5 - 6 Years
• 7 - 9 Years
• 10+ Years

04

Which of the following best represents the population size of the community you serve or most recently served?

• Under 10,000 Residents
• 10,000 - 20,000
• 20,001 - 50,000
• 50,001 - 100,000
• 100,001 - 300,000
• Over 300,000 Residents
• N/A

05

Which of the following represents the sector in which you earned your professional experience?

• Municipal Government
• County Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• United States Armed Forces
• Private Sector
• Other

06

Are you a finalist or have participated in interviews for a similar position within the last 30 days?

• Yes
• No

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