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City Administrator – City of Turner, Oregon. The City of Turner, Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for the position of City Administrator. Appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the seven-member City Council, the City Administrator is the chief operating officer, within a charter framework that has a weak mayor position. The City Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities and operations of Turner City government and its relationships. This includes serving as executive director of the urban renewal district, chief union negotiator, budget officer, lake joint committee member, and floodplain manager. The City Administrator takes the lead in developing both program and policy recommendations for the City Council, and is responsible for facilitating the implementation of the Council’s vision. Experience/Education: The candidate will have experience as an executive/department head from a municipal organization; or has been either an Assistant and/or City Manager/Administrator with another municipality. Must be willing and able to wear both the hat of managing and the hat of doing. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public/business administration or related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred. The position requires at least five years’ progressively responsible experience in local government. Progressive management responsibilities would ideally include positions such as city administrator/administrator, assistant Administrator, finance director, community development director, other department head or equivalent. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that shows the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job duties proficiently may be considered. All candidates are subject to a background check. How to Apply: Persons interested in applying should submit a cover letter, completed MWVCOG application form, and resume to: MWVCOG Turner City Admin. Recruitment, 100 High Street SE, Suite 200, Salem, OR 97301 or e-mail to turnercitymanager (at) mwvcog.org.  A full job description and the application form are available to download at www.mwvcog.org/jobs. The application form includes the Veteran’s Preference form. MWVCOG provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with employment preference in accordance with Oregon law. To claim veteran’s preference, you must submit a Veteran’s Preference Form and the required documentation with your application material. Position open until filled. First review of applications will be conducted on or after September 13, 2021.