Gerald Plock Associates, Inc.
101 E. Park Blvd, Suite 600, PMB 634
Plano, Texas 75074

Phone: 1-866-748-7704

GeraldPlock@GeraldPlockAssoc.com

Economic Development Director, City of Rowlett, TX   - POSITION CLOSED 

The City of Rowlett, Texas (population 54,000) is currently seeking to fill the position of Economic Development Director.  Essential job functions include the following:

• Analyze and develop long-term economic and marketing strategies for business development and relations.

• Create media, literature, and materials for both promotional and informational purposes promoting economic development; establishes liaisons with other agencies to promote public-public or public-private partnerships. 
• Develop partnerships, implements strategic planning and works effectively with the business community, Economic Development Advisory Board, Chamber of Commerce and other city departments.  Oversee marketing, recruiting and retaining of retail, commercial and tourism related business, proposal development, management of economic development capital and development projects.  Develop and maintain contracts and agreements pertaining to economic developments and acts as a liaison with North Texas Turnpike Authority and other regional agencies.

The City of Rowlett is a beautiful lakeside community of 50,0000+ residents with easy access to downtown Dallas and DFW International Airport.  Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field (Masters Degree preferred) and seven years progressively responsible supervisory experience in Marketing, Planning, Economic Development or Tourism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Position is open until filled.  The salary range for the Economic Development Director is $81,711-$98,092 to $114,441.60.

Expedited recruitment process; brochure is available. To apply send a resume and cover letter ASAP to the City’s executive search consultant:  Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600, PMB 634, Plano, TX  75074.    Equal Opportunity Employer/recruiter.  E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com 

Chief of Police, City of Foley, Alabama - POSITION FILLED

The City of Foley, Alabama (population 13,000; service area 22,500—approx 113 sq. miles) is currently seeking to fill the position of Chief of Police.  Foley is located five miles north of the Gulf of Mexico and is in one of the fastest developing areas in Alabama and the South.  The Police Chief leads a growing department of 65 personnel (38 sworn officers and 27 administrative and support staff) and with an annual budget of $3.9 million (FY 2005-06) and is headquartered in the City’s $4 million dollar Justice Center.  A college degree is preferred.  A minimum of ten years experience in positions of increasing responsibility and supervision is required.  Graduation from the F.B.I. National Academy or comparable program is highly desirable but not required.  Strong leadership skills, excellent interpersonal and communications skills and exceptional personal and professional integrity are essential.  Candidates must also be eligible for and obtain certification by the Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.  Position is open until filled.  Salary will be competitive plus an attractive benefit program. Expedited recruitment process; brochure is available. To apply send a resume and cover letter ASAP to the City’s executive search consultant:  Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600, PMB 634, Plano, TX  75074.    Equal Opportunity Employer/recruiter.  E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com 

  Tri-City Animal Shelter Manager - City of Cedar Hill, TX - POSITION CLOSED

The Tri-City Animal Shelter is seeking a new Manager.  The Manager oversees a staff of 7 full time and 4 part time employees and is responsible for an annual operating budget of $488,316.  A bachelor’s degree and five years relevant experience along with appropriate ongoing professional education/certification is required.  The cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Duncanville have a combined population of 125,000 residents.  The Tri-City Animal Shelter receives and shelters approximately 4,800 animals annually.   In addition, the Tri-City Animal Shelter reunites lost pets with their owners and works to find new homes for animals through adoption/rescue programs.   The Animal Shelter Manager must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and maintain positive working relationships with elected and appointed officials, citizens/volunteers, independent rescue organizations and residents from all three municipalities.  The Director should have strong leadership and supervisory skills and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.  The Animal Shelter Manager must be compassionate and enjoy working with animals.  The ideal candidate should have business savvy including creativity and skills in fundraising, marketing & public relations and public education. Salary range is $50,424 to $74,999. Open until filled.  Interested candidates should submit a resume a cover letter to:  Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 101 E. Park Blvd, Ste 600, Plano, TX 75074 or by email geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.

Municipal Court Manager, City of Arlington, Texas - POSITION CLOSED

The City of Arlington is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Municipal Court Manager. The Municipal Courts, with a staff of approximately 66 employees, is responsible for the generation of approximately $10 million dollars in revenues and processing 220,000 citations per year. The Municipal Court Manager directs and monitors all operations of the Municipal Court to ensure efficient operation in the areas of collections, dockets, warrants and records retention. Responsible for personnel management, revenue collection, customer service, budget preparation and monitoring, policy development and interpretation and contract administration. ($6,435 - $7,150 per month)

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Urban Affairs or related field; five years related experience with a minimum of four years in a supervisory capacity. Level III of the Texas Municipal Court Clerk Certification required within three years from the date of employment.

Refer to job line at (817) 265-7938 or website at www.ci.arlington.tx.us/employment for job details. Applications accepted until exceptional candidate is selected. Submit response to City of Arlington, Human Resources Department, 201 E. Abram St., Suite 790, Arlington, TX 76010 or email to: jobs@ci.arlington.tx.us. EOE.  Questions can be directed to the City’s Executive Search Consultant, Gerald Plock Associates Inc., at 866-748-7704.

Community Development/Planning Director, City of Brighton, MI - POSITION FILLED

The City of Brighton, MI ((pop 7,000; region 70,000) is currently seeking a Community Development/Planning Director. The City of Brighton, MI is strategically located at one of the nation’s busiest transportation intersections for national and international commerce—U.S. 23 and I-96—15 miles north of Ann Arbor.  The Community Development/Planning Director is appointed by, and reports directly to, the City Manager.  The Director leads a staff of six employees with a budget of $700,000 with responsibility for plan review, zoning, assessment, building safety and code enforcement. The Director also serves as the city’s Capital Improvement’s Program coordinator and is involved with other team members on economic development projects.  A Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related degree from an accredited college or university plus six years progressively responsible municipal management experience is required.  Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills/abilities important.  Supervisory experience, employee/team development and leadership ability is highly desirable. Salary range is $61,016-$73,200 plus an attractive benefits package.  To apply send a resume and cover letter to City’s executive search consultant:  Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600, PMB 634, Plano, TX  75074.  Brochure available.  EOE.  E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com 

   Police Chief, City of  Brighton, Michigan - POSITION FILLED

The City of Brighton, MI (population 7,000; region 70,000) is currently seeking to fill the position of Police Chief. The City of Brighton, MI is strategically located at one of the nation’s busiest transportation intersections for national and international commerce—U.S. 23 and I-96—15 miles north of Ann Arbor.  Brighton is the fastest growing-segment of Livingston County, the fastest growing county in the State of Michigan.   The Chief leads a staff of 19 employees and is responsible for the day- to- day operations of the department. The Chief’s duties include:  interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing customer requests and resolving related problems. As one of five Department Directors in the City, the Police Chief supports the City Manager in a myriad of projects that cross-departmental boundaries or that are outside the realm of law enforcement entirely. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required.  Completion of a Staff and Command program (Eastern Michigan University, Northwestern University or comparable institution) is highly desirable.  A minimum of six-years experience in positions of increasing responsibility and supervision is required. Strong administrative skills and abilities, including experience in the development and administration of an operating/capital budgets important. Outstanding interpersonal, communication and written skills are essential.  Salary range is $64,067 - $76,880 plus an attractive benefit program, including a vehicle allowance, city paid health insurance,defined retirement system and defined contribution plan with an 11% City contribution.

To apply send a resume and cover letter to City’s executive search consultant:  Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 101 E. Park Blvd., Suite 600, PMB 634, Plano, TX  75074.  Brochure available.  EOE.  E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com 

   City Engineer, City of Phoenix, Arizona - POSITION FILLED

Phoenix is known as America’s premier desert city because of its ideal climate, vibrant economy and exceptional quality of life, with more than 300 days of sunshine every year. The City of Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an experienced professional engineer with demonstrated leadership qualities and management abilities for the position of City Engineer.  The City Engineer leads the Department of Engineering and Architectural Services (EAS) which is comprised of 104 full-time employees and has an operating budget of approximately $11 million dollars.  The City Engineer is appointed by the City Manager and reports to a Deputy City Manager.  EAS provides professional engineering and architectural advice to customers which include other city departments and agencies in the planning and implementation in the City’s $5.2 billion dollar Capital Improvement Program (FY 2003-2008).  The ideal candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to effectively relate to a wide variety of elected and appointed officials, employees of the design, engineering and construction community.  A Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 5-years of administrative experience in planning and construction of major public improvements including buildings, roads and other public facility projects at the level of Division Head or experience at the level of Assistant or Deputy City Engineer is required.  Candidates must be a registered professional engineer at the time of hire with registration in the State of Arizona obtained by the end of twelve (12) months of employment.  Salary range $88,566 to $139,526.  Equal opportunity employer/recruiter.  To apply or to receive a recruitment brochure with additional information, please send a current resume or contact:  Gerald Plock Associates Inc., geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com 817-464-4610, 101 E. Park Blvd, Suite 600, PMB 634, Plano, TX 75074.

Executive Director, Metropolitan Nashville Human Relations Commission, Nashville, TN    

POSITION FILLED

The consolidated government of Metropolitan Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee is seeking an experience human relations professional with demonstrated leadership qualities and management abilities for the position of Executive Director.

The mission of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission is to protect and promote the personal dignity of all people by protecting and promoting their safety, health, security, peace and general welfare.  The Human Relations Commission is the local compliance enforcement agency to receive and resolve complaints of discrimination.  The Commission also conducts educational programs in the areas of employment, housing, financial services and commercial transactions, public accommodations, and the provision of city activities and services.

The Executive Director oversees a staff of four professional and support staff and is responsible for a $477,000 operating budget.  

The Executive Director reports to the 17- member Human Relations Commission which is appointed by the Mayor.  The Executive Director receives general direction from the Mayor who sets overall goals for the Metropolitan Government. 

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of professional and management experience in human or community relations or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  Starting salary  $60,000-$75, 000 depending upon qualifications and experience plus an excellent benefit package.   

To apply or to receive a recruitment brochure with additional information, please send a current resume or contact:  Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022, geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com or fax 817-464-4061.  For more information, call 817-464-4610.

An equal opportunity employer/recruiter.  All resumes subject to public disclosure. 

  Director of Parks and Recreation, Metro Nashville, TN -

POSITION FILLED

(Population 570,000)

The consolidated government of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee is seeking an experienced parks and recreation professional with demonstrated leadership qualities and management abilities for the position of Director.  The Parks and Recreation Department operates with a $28 million annual budget and serves a 533 square mile area. With a Master Plan for Parks and Greenways recently approved, the department has received first phase funding in the amount of $34 million as part of a $260 million, ten-year capital improvements budget which will add 2,000 acres of new parklands, seven new regional scale community centers, a new state of the art youth sports complex and the expansion of educational, environmental, teen and cultural programming. The Director of Parks and Recreation is appointed by and reports to the Board of Park and Recreation. The Director receives general direction from the Mayor, who sets the overall goals for the Metropolitan Government and the role the Parks and Recreation Department plays in meeting these goals. The Director must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and be able to relate effectively with employees, elected and appointed officials and the public. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 5 years in parks or recreation administration in a supervisory capacity required.  Experience in an urban park system is preferred.   Starting salary range $90’s to low $100,000’s depending upon qualifications and experience.  To apply or to receive a recruitment brochure with additional information, please send a current resume to or contact:  Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022 or geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com. Tel 817-464-4610. 

An equal opportunity employer/recruiter. All resumes subject to public disclosure.  To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by December 19, 2003.

Development Services Director, City of Corpus Christi, Texas -    

POSITION FILLED

(Population: 281,453) Salary range $63,287 to $114,439 DOQ/E + excellent employee benefits. 

Located on the Gulf Coast of Texas approximately 130 miles southeast of San Antonio, Corpus Christi serves as a gateway to Padre Island National Seashore. 

The Development Services Department is a newly consolidated city department responsible for all planning, development and permitting of private construction.  The department is organized into a single business unit and includes building inspections, planning and special engineering services.

The Director is appointed by the City Manager and works under the direction of the Assistant City Manager and leads a staff of 53 full-time employees and is responsible for a $2 million operation budget.

The Department issues over 16,000 permits (building, electrical, plumbing & mechanical) annually.  In addition, the Department processes 235 commercial and subdivision plans, processes 134 plats and reviews approximately 1,800 residential and commercial plans.

The next Director will have a broad understanding of the development process, planning and zoning and be involved in a comprehensive rewrite of the unified development codes.  Strong organizational skills are required with significant management and supervisory experience. The next Director will also have a strong background in process improvement and have exceptional customer service skills and sensitivities.  Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected and appointed officials, city staff, citizen committees, architects, developers, engineers and other customers.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years related experience in development services or related field.  An accelerated search is expected.

Apply ASAP to Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022.  Tel. 817/464-4610  Fax 817/464-4061 email: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com   Resumes subject to public disclosure. EEO Employer/Recruiter

Aviation Director, City of Fort Worth, Texas - POSITION FILLED

The Airport Systems Director reports to the Assistant City Manager, leads a staff of 30 employees, and is responsible for a $3.7 million operating budget.  The Aviation Department is responsible for managing, operating, developing and promoting Ft. Worth Meacham International Airport and Spinks Airport. The Aviation Department is responsible for maintaining, managing, operating, developing and promoting two of the three airports in the City’s airport system:  Meacham International Airport and Spinks Airport.  Although the City owns Ft. Worth Alliance Airport, the airport is under private management.  The contracted firm,  Alliance Air Services, is responsible for Alliance’s daily operation.  All of Ft. Worth’s airports, which are designated as General Aviation/reliever airports for the Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW).  The Aviation department collectively supported more than 490,000 flight operations per year.The Aviation Department, which manages the Municipal Airports Fund, relies on that fund to finance the promotion, development, maintenance, and protection of all City aviation facilities, services and other assets.  With effective departmental stewardship of the fund, the Ft. Worth airports system makes a significant contribution to the City.

The ideal candidate will have experience as an Airport Manager in a system of comparable size and complexity to Fort Worth that has a mixture of aviation users. The successful candidate should have an extensive background in airport management including Federal Aviation Administration regulations, programs and grants, air traffic control, airspace, navigational aids, environmental regulation, airport capacity and delay, airport noise and land use compatibility, financial management and accounting, airport fees, rates and charges, airport capital development and funding, airport system planning, airport master planning, airport layout, terminal planning, design and operation, airport operations and Federal Aviation Regulation 139, and response to emergencies and airport security. The ideal candidate should also have a broad understanding of economic development.  Graduation from an accredited college/university in airport management, business administration, public administration or closely related field is required.  A Masters degree is preferred.  In addition, active participation in and certification by American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) is highly desirable.

The salary for the position is $85,000-$115,000, depending upon qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates should send their resume to Gerald Plock Associates, 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022 Email: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.  

City Manager, City of Laramie, Wyoming - POSITION FILLED

The City of Laramie, WY (population 27,204) seeks experienced manager to serve as CAO of 240 FTE/$17.3 million general fund budget, progressive full-service city government organization.  Appointed by 9-member City Council.

Laramie, home of the University of Wyoming, is located in southeastern Wyoming, approximately 30 air minutes north of Denver and 50 miles west of the state capital in Cheyenne.  The community is diverse and offers a wide range of cultural, educational and outdoor activities.

Significant experience in municipal management, including budget, finance and operations, is highly desirable.  Minimum bachelor’s degree required; MPA or related graduate degree preferred.  Open, straight forward communications style and strong interpersonal skills important.  Current salary $87,500; negotiable, depending upon qualifications and experience.  Interviews scheduled for July 15-18, 2003.  Apply to: Gerald Plock, President, Gerald Plock Associates Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022.  Phone: 817/464-4610.  Email: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.  The City of Laramie is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.

Executive Director, Pima Association of Governments, Tucson AZ     POSITION FILLED

Pima Association of Governments (PAG), a designated regional planning agency seeks dynamic manager to lead 55 FTE agency with $7.6 annual budget in service to nine member board of local, state and tribal government representatives.  PAG coordinates regional planning activities for water & air quality, transportation, land use and social services.  PAG serves a diverse region of 900,000 people mostly in the Tucson, Arizona metropolitan area.   Appointed by and reports to a 9-member Board of Directors. Requires an equivalent of a bachelor’s degree and nine years responsible managerial experience in a similar role in a government, non-profit, or private sector environment.  Annual salary $108,528-$162,792 plus an excellent benefit package. 

Interested candidates should send their resume to Gerald Plock Associates, 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022 Email: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.  

Champaign, Illinois (pop. 67,000; Metro Area 100,000+) is a diverse community located in east-central Illinois approximately two hours south of Chicago. Champaign, along with Urbana (its twin adjoining city) is home to the University of Illinois, a major comprehensive public university (38,000 student enrollment) that is ranked among the best in the world.

The Library Director is appointed by the Library Board and reports to the Library Board of Trustees.  He/she is also a member of the executive management team of the City Manager. The Library Director leads a staff of 100 employees (66 fte’s) including 24 professional librarians and is responsible for a $4 million annual operating budget (FY 2002-03).  The Library’s facilities include a Central Library, the Douglass Branch Library and a Bookmobile.The Champaign Library is seeking an enthusiastic, well-rounded leader to provide vision and direction for the Library’s future, oversee completion of a new Central Library and implement a recently developed collection plan.  The incoming Library Director should be a strong leader and provide direction to the Board and staff. The Library Board desires a Library Director with previous library management experience and the ability to manage all Library departments effectively.  A Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program and five years of successful experience as a public library administrator is required. Interested candidates should send their resume by November 15 to Gerald Plock Associates, 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022 Email: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.

Starting salary $75,000-$90,000 DOQ.

The consolidated government of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee is seeking an individual with strong leadership qualities and technical experience to reorganize the operation of police, fire and emergency medical communications under a single point of responsibility for the delivery of all E911 communications in a new, state-of-the-art facility.  $8 million combined operating budget and 200 FTE. Approximately 360,000 E911 calls and 750,000 dispatches to police, fire, and EMS annually. The Director will report to a board composed of the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Director of Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management. Extensive experience in the operations, management and technology of E911 systems computer aided dispatch, geographic information systems, status messaging encoding, records management systems, telephone systems, and operation and maintenance of an 800 MHz trunked system is required.  The Director must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and be able to relate effectively with sworn and civilian staff, elected and appointed officials, and the public. A background that includes an understanding and exposure to emerging technologies in E911 communications is considered important. Successful experience in merging a similar operation considered ideal. Knowledge of police and fire accreditation standards and processes preferred. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent is required. Starting salary $75,000-$90,000 DOQ.  To apply, please send your current resume to:  Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022 or geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com. An equal opportunity recruiter/employer.

        Salary up to $110,000, negotiable depending upon qualifications plus excellent benefit package.

 New Position.   San Antonio (population 1.2 million) is the ninth largest municipality in the U.S. and enjoys an    outstanding quality of life with a rich cultural heritage and an excellent mix of business services, health care and research, telecommunications, higher education, distribution, high technology, corporate and regional offices, military/government and the convention and tourism industry.  San Antonio is a fast growing community while having one of the lowest cost of living rates among large cities. The Development Services Director is responsible for a newly consolidated department consisting of plan review, zoning, inspection and permitting based on the City’s Master Plan and Unified Development Code.  The Director will lead a staff of 180 full time employees and be responsible for an operating budget of $9.5 million.  The City of San Antonio issues over 100,000 building permits and conducts approximately 225,000 inspections annually.  A Bachelor’s degree and 10 years increasingly responsible experience in the field of development services including 5 years of administrative/supervisory experience is required. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to superior customer service and continuous process improvement are essential.  A collaborative style along with an ability to work successfully in a culturally diverse environment is important.  Send resumes and cover letter to the City’s Executive Recruitment Consultant:  Gerald Plock, President, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022.  E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.  A brochure is available.  Resumes subject to Texas Open Records Act.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.

Salary range $71,078 to $122,914, negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience plus an excellent employee benefit package

 The City of Norfolk (population 234,403) is the second largest city in Virginia and occupies 66 square miles in southeastern Virginia and is the economic, cultural and educational hub of Hampton Roads, a region with a population of 1.5 million. Bounded on the north by the Chesapeake Bay and the west by Hampton Roads harbor, Norfolk is 90 miles southeast of Richmond and 185 miles southeast of Washington, D.C.  The Planning Director reports to the City Manager, leads a staff of 69 full-time employees and is responsible for a $3+ annual operating budget.  The Director manages the operation of the Planning and Building Construction Services Divisions including: planning for the economic, physical, human and social development of the city, for neighborhood preservation and improvement, and for transportation services; providing zoning and land use guidance; supplying information services; and developing and implementing various environmental programs.  This position also oversees code administration and enforcement related to new construction.  The Director is an important member of the City’s Economic/Community Development team, along with the City Manager and select department heads.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited college/university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field; a Masters degree is preferred.   The ideal candidate should possess seven to ten years of senior management experience in a organization of comparable size and complexity.  The successful candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities and have a proven record of success in managing and supervising employees.  The selected candidate will have strong analytical, community building, and conceptual skills along with outstanding interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.  A professional planning background that includes extensive experience in neighborhood planning and housing is strongly desired.

Individuals interested in applying for this position should send their resume ASAP to the City’s executive search consultant:  Gerald Plock Associates, Inc./Joshua Kim Associates, 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022. A detailed recruitment brochure is available.  Expedited search process. E-mail:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com. Residency within six months of appointment is required.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Recruiter.   

The City of San Antonio seeks a City Engineer.  The City Engineer is responsible for assisting the current Assistant Director’s and Director in managing the day-to-day operation of the public works department.  This position is responsible for overseeing the divisions of Capital Programs, City Engineering and City Architect.  The ideal candidate must have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to plan, administer and manage complex programs for capital improvement and traffic related reconstruction projects.  A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.  The candidate must be licensed to practice engineering in the State of Texas within 6 months of appointment.  A Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Engineering or Public Administration is a plus. Please send cover letter and resume to:  Gerald Plock, President, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022.  Email:  geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com.  Resumes subject to the Texas Open Records Act.  EEO/AA.

Salary Range $71,112-$102,396

Located in south central Texas approximately 140 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, the City of San Antonio has a population of 1.2 million.  It is the eighth largest city in the U.S. and the second largest city in Texas.  The economy of San Antonio is an excellent mix of business services, manufacturing, health care, communications, corporate and regional offices, military/government and the convention and tourism industry.  The City offers its residents one of the most attractive and affordable lifestyle in the U.S.

The Cultural Affairs Director is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Office of Cultural Affairs.  Some of the duties assigned to this position include:  initiating projects that address priorities in the arts and cultural tourism; disseminating information about the arts; managing the outside agency funding process; and support of economic development through cultural tourism projects.  The Cultural Affairs Office also collaborates with other city departments in a variety of arts-centered neighborhood revitalization, economic development and youth initiatives.  The Director works closely with the Cultural Arts Board on grantmaking policies and procedures.  The FY2000-01 budget for the Cultural Affairs Office is $1,104,996 and includes 9 full-time positions.  A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Art History, Public/Business Administration or related field is required.  A Masters degree is preferred. Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in the areas of art and cultural affairs, including five years of administrative or supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please send your resume by April 2, 2001 to: Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX  75022-6089. Tel 817-464-4060. Fax 817-464-4061. E-mail   grplock@aol.com

The City of Norfolk (population 234,403) is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia and occupies 66 square miles in southeastern Virginia and is the economic, cultural and financial hub of Hampton Roads, a region with a population of 1.5 million. Bounded on the north by the Chesapeake Bay and the west by Hampton Roads harbor, Norfolk is 90 miles southeast of Richmond and 185 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. Norfolk is the financial center of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Norfolk has a Moody’s rating of A1 and a Standard and Poor’s rating of AA. The area’s economy has benefited from the number of government and military facilities and the development of downtown and neighborhoods, creating employment opportunities.

The Code Official reports to the Director of Planning and manages a staff of 42 full-time employees with a $1.56 million annual operating budget. The Code Official provides coordinated administration and enforcement of all codes and regulatory standards related to new construction. The Code Official also works together with other city departments on code enforcement issues. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architectural design or structural engineering and at least eight years experience as a licensed Architect or Engineer or Certified Building Inspector. State building official certification within 1-year of appointment required. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to bring staff members together toward common goals and objectives and building morale while holding employees accountable is essential. Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work successfully with a diverse group of people and personalities a must. Progressive/participative management style and strong customer service orientation is required. Experience in the skillful implementation of regulatory codes requiring extensive knowledge, training, judgment, flexibility and creativity. The ideal candidate should be up- to- date on code issues and trends in the profession including the smart use of technology. The salary range for the position is $55,927 to $98,432 plus a generous employee benefit package. Individuals interested in applying for this position should send their resume ASAP to the City’s executive search consultant: Gerald Plock Associates, Inc./Joshua Kim Associates Associates, 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022. E-mail: geraldplock@geraldplockassoc.com. Residency within six months of appointment is required. The City of Norfolk is an equal opportunity employer.

         (population 24,000)   

The City of Rolling Meadows is part of the Chicago northwest suburban area that encompasses 32 communities along I-90 from O’Hare Airport to Elgin. The area is home to approximately 890,000 people and employs more than 550,000. The diversity of business and industry provides a stable tax base, which in turn creates outstanding municipal services, educational systems, health and human care agencies and recreational facilities. The City is a home-rule municipality with an AA2 bond rating. The City Manager is appointed by and reports to a seven-member City Council headed by the Mayor. The Mayor and Council are elected on a non-partisan basis for four-year staggered terms. The City’s FY 2000-01 budget is $35 million and employs 205 full-time employees. The City Manager manages the day-to-day activities of the City, which include: Finance, Public Works, Water, Sewer, Refuse, Police, Fire, Building and Zoning, Health and Human Resources. The Council seeks an experienced individual with strong management/finance/leadership/economic development skills to serve as City Manager. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college is required, MPA is preferred. The current salary for the position is $94,264, plus competitive benefit package. A Blue Ribbon Citizen’s Committee has been appointed to assist the City Council in the screening process. Apply to the City’s Executive Recruitment Consultant: Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022. Telephone 817-464-4610 Fax 817-464-4061. E-mail: grplock@aol.com; Web: geraldplockassoc.com.

The City of Rolling Meadows is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fire Chief/Director; Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County   POSITION FILLED

(Population 600,000) 

Known as the Music City, Nashville is a thriving metropolitan area, yet offers friendliness not often found in today’s culture. Nashville boasts a mild climate, beautiful landscape, strong employment base, relatively low cost of living, new central library, professional sports, 18 colleges and universities, excellent schools and the new Country Music Hall of fame to open in 2001.Consolidated City/County government. The Fire Department has 35 fire stations and approximately 1,200 employees and responds to 16,000 fire calls and 55,000 EMS/ALS calls annually. Department serves 533 square mile area. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years senior management experience is required. Strong leadership, interpersonal and personnel and resource management skills essential. The ideal Chief /Director will have a contemporary view of Fire/EMS management and the ability to bring about wide-spread organizational change using innovation and best practices. Experience working in a large complex organization is desirable. Appointed by and reports directly to the Mayor. Salary range $79,420-$103,009 plus an excellent benefit package. Accelerated search process; apply ASAP to Metro Government’s executive search consultant: Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022. TEL 817-464-4610 Fax 817-464-4061 EMAIL grplock@aol.com. Metro Government is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected under the law.

(Population 52,000; Service Area 80,000)
Loveland is located 45 miles north of Denver to the east of Rocky Mountain National Park. Loveland has a strong employment base, excellent public schools and convenient access to two community colleges and the state’s three largest universities.

Loveland is a home rule municipality and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. Loveland is fiscally sound (AAA bond rating) and a full service community.

The Fire Chief is appointed by and reports directly to the City Manager. The Fire Chief is responsible for the provision of fire protection, rescue and life safety through 75 volunteers working as a team with 52 full-time/career firefighters, fire prevention and support staff members. Career and volunteer firefighters and officers report to the Fire Chief who is responsible for the management and administration of all fire and rescue services. The Fire Department also provides fire and rescue service by contract to the Loveland Rural Fire Protection District, which has a population of approximately 25,000 over a 260 square mile area.

A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years progressively responsible command/supervisory experience in a fire department of comparable size and complexity is required. Prior experience and knowledge working in a combination (volunteer/career-full time) department is essential. The next Fire Chief should have strong leadership, interpersonal, decision making and conflict resolution skills and abilities.

Individuals interested in the position should submit their resumes to the City’s executive recruitment consultant ASAP: Gerald Plock, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022. Tel 817-464-4610; Fax 817-464-4061;E-mail - grplock@aol.com. Web - geraldplockassociates.com.

A recruitment brochure is available.

The City/Recruiter does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability for the provision of services.

Under Colorado law, candidates requesting confidentiality should do so in writing at the time of the submission of application materials.

This position performs professional level work in the City Manager’s Office including: supervises the City’s Information Desk activities; provides staff support to the C-U Joint Cable and Telecommunications Commission; serves as the City’s representative to the Convention and Visitors Bureau; assists in the administration and enforcement of liquor ordinances; serves on the management team in collective bargaining; prepares, audits, and reviews department budgets; and assists the City Manager in a variety of special projects, policy analysis and general local government activities. This position has regular and ongoing interaction with customers and the general public and prepares oral and written reports for the City Council and City Commissions.

Requirements for the Assistant to the City Manger include: a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, municipal finance, and public relations; research procedures and methodology to conduct research and analysis projects and to lead project teams; a working knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. At least one year professional, local government work experience and graduation from an accredited college or university with a graduate degree in public or business administration or a closely related field, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is required. Drug screening and a complete background security investigation will be required.

The annual salary range is $40,073 - $51,168 DOQ, with an excellent fringe benefits package. For full consideration, resumes must be received by July 31, 2001. Submit resumes to: City of Champaign, Personnel Services Department, 102 N. Neil Street,

Champaign, IL 61820, Fax: 217-351-1784, www.ci.champaign.il.us

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 (Population 302,454)

Located in Pensacola northwest of Florida's gulf coast; rich history is matched by the natural beauty of its beaches, vibrant business climate, and one of the single largest concentrations of military education & training in the world.  The County has an annual budget of $291.7 million and 2,456 employees divided among board of county commissioners and constitutional officers.  Administrator reports to a 5-member board of commissioners elected by district for 4-year staggered terms.  Chair appointed annually by commission; administrator appoints all other non-elected county officers and manages their work.  Require MPA/related MA & 7 years responsible local government administration experience at department head/assistant department head level or any equivalent combination of training & experience; exceptional managerial & interpersonal skills with the ability to lead large complex organization. Desire experience in all aspects of county administration & operations, including board/intergovernmental relations, budgeting, economic development, financial management, human resources, staff development programs.  Ideal candidate is consensus builder with the ability to work with a diverse range of people and personalities to achieve common goals.  Apply to Gerald Plock, President, Gerald Plock Associates, Inc., 7501 Stallion Circle, Flower Mound, TX 75022.  Search consultant is working with citizen advisory committee during initial screening process. EEO/ADA.