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<br />Be committed to the need for self and employee training
<br />and development for managers, supervisors, and
<br />employees, encouraging and ensuring personal
<br />growth and professional training opportunities
<br />for all.
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<br />Be professionally committed to the principles ofcouncil-
<br />manager government.
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<br />Personal Traits
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<br />Have complete integrity, dealing with all in an honest,
<br />straightforward, and respectful manner, with inde-
<br />pendent strength of character and convictions.
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<br />Project a strong professional presence in appearance,
<br />actions, and personal demeanor in representing the
<br />City, and be a person who can inspire confidence
<br />and credibility with regard to Finance Department
<br />affairs.
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<br />Be honest and unbiased in analyzing circumstances and
<br />in reportingtotheCity Man<lger<lnd Council, giving
<br />timely, honest, <lnd consistl'lll opinions to <lli.
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<br />Have the energy and enthusiasm for meeting the ch<ll-
<br />leliges and responsibilities of the Finance Director's
<br />position, projecting a positive attitude toward cop-
<br />ing with both problems and opportunities.
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<br />While being politic.llly <lstute, bl' completely non-politi-
<br />c<ll <lnd non-p<lrtis<ln in bl'h,wior and actions.
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<br />Be <In open-minded, inclusive problem solver, with <lp-
<br />preci<ltion for process while being diligent in arriv-
<br />ing at finality and appropri<lte, reasoned decisions.
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<br />Be resourceful, with ability to achieve goals while bal-
<br />ancing competing interests; be a skillful negotiator.
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<br />Have particularly strong interpersonal skills with the
<br />ability to bring people together, develop trusting
<br />relationships, and be a consensus builder,
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<br />Be comfortable and effective interacting with persons of
<br />different gender, race, cultural, and socioeconomic
<br />backgrounds; make a special effort to know and
<br />serve all segments of the community.
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<br />PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT
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<br />The following, or similar, text has been released for
<br />insertion in appropriate professional publications and
<br />internet sites,
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<br />DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
<br />CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. City seeks
<br />dynamic, creative, and experienced financial manager
<br />to lead City's Fin<lnce Department. Position is appointed
<br />by and reports to the City Manager. The Finance Depart-
<br />ment acts as stewards of the financial integrity of
<br />the City, providing fiduciary guidance, information,
<br />and assistance to internal and external customers,
<br />The department has seven Divisions: Accounts, Finan-
<br />cial An<llysis, Fin,lncial Monitoring, Purchasing and
<br />Supplies, Revenue, Support Services, and Treasury,
<br />The department consists of 135 full time equivalent
<br />managerial, professional, technical, and administrative
<br />positions. The department's FY 2003-2004 budget is
<br />$105 million. Successful candidate will possess B.A.
<br />degree with a graduate degree in accounting, finance,
<br />or public/business administration, highly desirable.
<br />Significant and progressively responsible municip<ll
<br />financi<l¡ and org"niz<ltion m<lnagement experience
<br />required. Must possess demonstrated leadership abili-
<br />ties,excellentoraland written skills, and in-depth knowl-
<br />edge of municipal finance programs and services. Must
<br />also h<lve a demonstr<lted ability to est<lblish ,lnd
<br />m<lint<lin effective working relationships with the busi-
<br />nl'SS CDmmunity, other City lkp<lrtments, elected and
<br />appointed offici<lls, as well <lS various employee groups,
<br />including membersofl<lbor unions. S<ll"ry r<lnge:$6,684
<br />to$12,122 per month plus excellent benefits. Fin<ll s<ll<lry
<br />and compensation negotiable, D.O.Q.E. and record of
<br />achievement. Non-residents, if appointed, must estab-
<br />lish residency in the city limits of KansasCity, Missouri.
<br />Please submit credentials and references promptly for
<br />consideration, Applications will be accepted until the
<br />position is filled, Inquiries and applications should be
<br />directed to City's executive search consultants: Robert
<br />Beezat, The PAR Group, 100 N. Waukegan Road, Ste.
<br />211, Lake Bluff, IL60044. TEL: 847/234-0005; FAX: 847/
<br />234-8309; Email: resume@pargroupltd.com. The City of
<br />Kansas City, Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Em-
<br />ployer committed to a diverse workforce. Additional
<br />position information available upon release at
<br />www,pargrollpltd.com,
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