City Manager
The City of Ogdensburg is recruiting for the position of City Manager.
The City of Ogdensburg, New York is situated in Northern New York on the St. Lawrence River in close proximity to the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Placid. The City is a major shipping port for the Great Lakes and is located approximately one hour from the Canadian Capital City of Ottawa, three and a half hours from Montreal, and two hours from Syracuse and one hour from Watertown and Fort Drum, New York.
Incorporated in 1868, Ogdensburg adopted the Council-Manager form of government in 1970. The City’s total budget for 2022 is $18.556 million, with a General Fund budget of $13.183 million. The 2023 budget is currently under development.
The City maintains excellent operations in all areas and has a seasoned and professional team of Department Heads. The City is currently undertaking several exciting projects which are creating a positive atmosphere throughout the organization and in the community. Among these include: waterfront development, housing improvements, brownfield cleanup, water and sewer infrastructure, and others.
The Position
The next City Manager will be expected to be a team oriented, accessible leader who entrusts and appreciates the City staff for their contributions. Building positive relationships with community organizations and other service providers will be a primary activity. The City Manager is expected to be a leader in economic development with local organizations and New York State. Attending events and being active in the community will be a key to success.
Qualifications and Experience
The City Manager shall be qualified by at least one year's special training in public administration and finance, and by at least three years' experience in a responsible executive position in governmental administration, or by any equivalent training or combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate capacity for effective governmental administration. The person need not be a resident of the City or state at the time of the appointment but must reside within the City while in office.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range is $100,000 - $125,000 with a full package of fringe-benefits, negotiable within range based upon experience and skills. The City will negotiate a professional employment agreement.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please submit the following
required materials (forms available at http://www.ogdensburg.org):
• A cover letter expressing your interest in the position
• A resume that illustrates your qualifications for the position
• Completed and signed Employment Application for the position
Please submit application and materials to:
City Clerk Cathy Jock
330 Ford Street, Room #4
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. At the time of appointment, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. The City of Ogdensburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer