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February 23, 2009

Contact:  Public Relations, Marketing and Media at 545-3020

The City of Columbia has begun a nationwide search for the City Manager position.  Serving as the City’s Chief Executive Officer to the Mayor and City Council, the ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university, a Master’s degree in Public Administration and the distinction of ICMA Credentialed Manager is preferred.  In addition to having strong leadership and management skills, reflecting an excellent history in evaluating, recruiting, developing and empowering employees, the successful candidate must have a minimum of ten (10) years experience either as a City or County Manager.  Salary and compensation are negotiable depending on qualifications.

All resumes and applications should be submitted by April 20, 2009, to Jacques A. Gilliam, Director of Human Resources, City of Columbia, 1225 Lady Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Telephone: 803-545-3008; Fax 803-343-8752. E-Mail: jagilliam@columbiasc.net; The City of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Columbia's Human Resources Department will distribute the search information to organizations across the country for inclusion in their professional publications and Websites.  Some of the organizations include the:

IPMA - International Public Management Association

SHRM -- Society for Human Resource Management

NLC - National League of Cities

ICMA - International City/County Managers Association

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