Are you a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking public sector leader who can guide a high-growth city through its next era of innovation and development?
If so, apply to be the City of Blaine’s next city manager.
Blaine is a dynamic, fast-growing city of 75,933 residents that is expected to reach 85,000 by 2030. Blaine is the 9th largest city in Minnesota and is one of the fastest growing cities with over 7 million visitors annually. Located just 11 miles north of downtown Minneapolis, Blaine provides convenient access to major highways and urban amenities while maintaining a welcoming, small-town feel.
Blaine operates under a council-manager form of government. The city manager acts as the chief executive officer, responsible for managing the daily operations of all municipal departments and functions. Reporting directly to the City Council, the new city manager will be tasked with ensuring efficient service delivery and the successful implementation of the Council’s policies.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned and visionary leader with the experience to guide a dynamic City Council and the humility to foster trust, collaboration, and respectful dialogue across all levels of the organization.
Required qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, finance, or a closely related field
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience as a city manager, assistant city manager or senior department director in community of similar size or complexity
Demonstrated expertise in municipal finance, budgeting, human resource management and community development
Preferred qualifications include:
Experience with collective bargaining
Residency: While residency is not required by charter, it is preferred that the new City Manager reside in Blaine within twelve months of appointment.
Blaine, Minnesota, is offering a salary of up to $234,000 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications.
