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The city of Hallowell, Maine is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Manager. Located in central Maine on the banks of the Kennebec River, Hallowell borders Maine’s capital city, Augusta, and is within an hour of Maine’s two largest cities of Portland and Lewiston. With a historic downtown, popular with tourists, Hallowell is noted for its culture and old architecture. Hallowell is a dynamic full-service community within its 6.08 square miles
Hallowell has the Mayor/City Council/Manager form of government with five Councilors elected from wards and two Councilors and the Mayor elected at large, all for three-year terms. Hallowell has a population of 2,635 with a gross municipal budget of $8.9 million and 15 FT/PT municipal employees.
The Council is seeking candidates with strong knowledge/experience in areas of budget/finance, grant writing and implementation, human resources, planning, policy and personnel management and labor relations are desired. Strong background and awareness of technology and its application in a municipal setting is desired. Superior supervisory and organizational skills, excellent written and oral communications, as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required. Leadership with integrity, honesty, openness and humor combined with creative problem solving and with the ability to work with a diverse and active citizen base is essential. The successful candidate is expected to become an active member of the community and residency in Hallowell is strongly desired but not mandatory.
Municipal management experience is preferred, but candidates with differing experience are encouraged to apply. The salary range is $95,000 to $130,000 to be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Submit cover letter, resume, salary requirements and five references electronically by April 1 to:
Hallowell City Manager Search
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group
Attn: Don Gerrish
150 Capitol St., Suite 3
Augusta, Maine 04330
Email: dgerrish@eatonpeabody.com
Telephone: 207-622-9820
For more information on the city of Hallowell, visit https://hallowell.govoffice.com/.