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Job Hunting Handbook for Local Government Professionals
Through our continuing efforts to contribute to the local government profession, Bobbi Peckham was appointed to an ICMA National Task Force with a mission to produce a handbook that would be useful to individuals at all levels as they chart a course for their professional career in local government. The Handbook also discusses what to expect from Executive Recruiters and lists sample interview questions, job-hunting resources, and what to do in the first 100 days on the new job. We believe this Handbook is a valuable resource to individuals at all stages of their career. It will be especially helpful to the Next Generation, as we encourage, coach and mentor them.
The Job Hunting Handbook for Local Government Professionals contains information pertaining to:
Planning the job hunt
Finding job vacancies
Creating a resume and cover letter
Preparing for interviews
And negotiating compensation
Recruiting Guidelines for Selecting a Local Government Administrator
“Selecting a chief administrator is perhaps the most important decision that elected local officials will make for their community.” To address this important decision, Anton “Tony” Dahlerbruch was appointed to serve on an ICMA National Task Force to write a handbook that provides best practices for selecting a chief administrator. The handbook, Recruiting Guidelines for Selecting a Local Government Administrator, provides valuable information to “navigate the recruitment, selection, and negotiation processes to find the individual who is best suited to serve as the chief administrator.” It is tailored to provide a guide, and serve as a reference, to elected officials and human resource professionals.
The Recruiting Guidelines for Selecting a Local Government Administrator includes information pertaining to:
Conducting the recruitment
The selection process
The negotiation process
The transition process
Helpful Industry Links to Explore
International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
California Public Employer Labor Relations Association
California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
League of California Cities
Western City Magazine
Municipal Management Association of Southern California
Municipal Management Association of Northern California
California City Management Foundation
California State Association of Counties
California Special Districts Association
Colorado City and County Management Association
Careers in Government
League of Women in Government
International Hispanic Network
National Forum for Black Public Administrators
Western City Magazine (League of California Cities)
Texas Municipal League
Association of Washington Cities
League of Oregon Cities
League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Recruitment Guidelines for Selecting a Local Government Administrator