CLASSIFIEDS CLASSIFIED ADS POLICY: Member municipalities receive free insertions and free postings on the League website. Non-member advertisers are billed $50 per insertion. All ads are subject to editing if necessary. The next deadline is July 17 for the August 2015 issue. Email ads to carrie@sdmunicipalleague.org or fax to 605-224-8655. Visit www.sdmunicipalleague.org for more classifieds. ASSISTANT FINANCE OFFICER: The City of Hot Springs (pop 3700) located in the Black Hills is seeking a professional and knowledgeable Assistant Finance Officer. The position is responsible for assisting the Finance Officer in maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services in order to meet legislative requirements and support municipal operations. The Assistant Finance Officer must work within the City of Hot Springs’ policies, procedures, and ordinances and in compliance with South Dakota Codified Law. Essential duties and responsibilities include: (1) Administer and monitor the financial system in order to ensure that the municipal finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner. (2) Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys. (3) Administer employee files and records in order to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances. (4) Administer the biweekly payroll in order to ensure that employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner. (5) Provide efficient and effective office management. (6) Perform related duties as required. Desired minimum qualifications include advanced education in public finance, business finance, economics or accounting; at least two years of public finance experience preferred; experience in Banyon Data Systems preferred. Candidates must have the ability to: Perform a full range of secretarial, advanced clerical, and routine administrative and programmatic work of a general or specialized nature involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative. Understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities. Understand, interpret, and apply general and
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specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures. Effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies. Research, compile, analyze, and interpret data. Lead in the preparation of a variety of administrative and financial reports. Exercise good judgment in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Exercise utmost integrity, trustworthiness, and honesty in every task involved in. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Range of pay is $15.35 - $19.19/hr depending on experience. Excellent benefit package including retirement, vacation, sick, dental and life insurance. Position is open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to City of Hot Springs, Attn: Nolan Schroeder, City Administrator, 313 North River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or alternatively, email application materials to nolan.schroeder@hs-sd.org. EOE. CITY MANAGER: City of Gordon, NE (Pop. 1612) is accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Gordon has been a Council-City Manager form of government since 1950. The City Manager reports to the City Council and oversees all departments and phases of municipal government. Successful candidate must possess good written and verbal communication skills, as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills. Applicant needs to be highly motivated with a great work ethic. Minimum qualifications for office include: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field and minimum of one year experience in government or related private field. These basic requirements may be waived in favor of comparable experience, and are at the sole discretion of the City Council. This is a full-time exempt position with full benefits. Salary negotiated based on qualifications and experience. The City of Gordon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position remains open until filled. Send resume, 3 references, and transcripts to City Manager Search, City of Gordon, PO Box 310, Gordon, NE 69343 or you may email the requested documents to
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