bainbridge island public works director

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City of Bainbridge Island Public Works Director

THE COMMUNITY

Bainbridge Island, with a population of over 23,000, is a scenic 35-minute ferry ride from downtownSeattle. Located in the heart of Puget Sound on the Kitsap Peninsula, the Island is a vibrant and diversecommunity with 53 miles of shoreline. Rich in history, culture and natural beauty, the Island is home toan eclectic mix of farms, wineries, hiking trails, museums, one-of-a-kind shops, and local arts.

With stunning views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the west and the Cascades to the east,Bainbridge Island is the closest getaway destination by ferry from Seattle. Residents and visitors alikeenjoy the best of scenic, small-town charm. Bainbridge Island successfully blends its Pacific Northwestheritage with a casual, artistic, and forward-thinking sensibility.

While working farms and grassy meadows still dot this friendly island, several harbors provide theIsland with a strong boating community boasting marinas, yacht clubs, and moorage facilities.Woodland trails, waterfront parks, and miles of beautiful rocky shoreline with natural harbors provideboth water-related and land-based recreation for all generations. Kayaking, canoeing, and sailing aresome of the more popular outdoor sports.

Bainbridge Island is home to the internationally renowned 150-acre Bloedel Reserve, a bountifulfarmers market, artistic venues, numerous parks, and two golf courses. The new Bainbridge IslandMuseum of Art opened in June 2013, and joins the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum and KidsDiscovery Museum as a cultural entertainment destination.

Residents hold protection and conservation of the Islands natural systems as a primary communityvalue. Islanders voted to tax themselves to purchase hundreds of acres of forests, meadows, beaches,trails, and public farmland to ensure the sustainability of environmental protections, communityrecreational access, and opportunity for local food sources.

Incorporated in 1947 as the City of Winslow, the City of Bainbridge Island was established in 1991 as astrategy for dealing with island growth issues. Winslow, which at that time was two square miles with apopulation of 6,000, annexed the remaining 26 square miles of the Islands unincorporated area. Thenow 28-square mile community has enjoyed a 43% population growth since 1991, is ranked 42 out ofWashingtons 281 cities in terms of population, and was ranked by Money magazine in 2005 as one ofthe best places to live in the United States.

Bainbridge Island has experienced growth primarily as a residential community with an active centralbusiness district and developed industrial areas. Employment opportunities on the Island come from amixture of small retail, manufacturing, government, and healthcare. While Bainbridge Island enjoys adirect connection with Kitsap County via bridge, many Island residents commute to Seattle foremployment using the nations largest ferry system.


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Bainbridge Island Public Works Director

THE COMMUNITY, CONTINUEDThe highly rated Bainbridge Island School District (BISD), with an enrollment of almost 4,000students, is the communitys largest employer with a staff of over 500. BISDs mission is to preparestudents for the global workplace, college, and personal success. Students demonstrate some of thehighest academic achievement in the state. In 2012, Newsweek designated Bainbridge High School(BHS) as one of Americas Best High Schools, and US News & World Report ranked BHS as aGold Medal high school in its top 500 out of 21,000 public high schools reviewed. In addition, anumber of students attend parochial and private schools on the Island. Many opportunities for highereducation are available nearby including the University of Washington Seattle campus, OlympicCollege, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, and Shoreline and Seattle CommunityColleges.

With over 75% owner-occupied housing units, the average home value in Bainbridge Island is$456,900, with a median family income of $113,686.

CITY ORGANIZATION

The City of Bainbridge Island is a non-charter code city with a Council-Manager form ofgovernment. The City Council is made up of seven members, including two representatives fromeach of three wards (north, central, south) and one at-large member representing the Island as awhole. Council members each serve a staggered four-year term and choose a chair on a biennialbasis. The Chair has the title of Mayor and presides at Council meetings. A Mayor Pro Tem is alsoselected and presides over City Council Study Sessions. The City Council appoints a professionalCity Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization.

The City of Bainbridge Island adopts a biennial budget. The 2013 Adopted Budget includes $20.3million in operating expenditures, $10.2 million in non-operating expenditures, and total revenuesand resources of $51.3 million.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTThe Bainbridge Island Public Works Department plans, designs, constructs, operates, and maintainspublic improvements, facilities, and equipment owned by the City of Bainbridge Island and thepublic. The Department includes 36 full-time equivalent employees and is comprised of threedivisions: Administration, Engineering (including Water Resources), and Operations andMaintenance. The Department manages a 140-mile network of roads, and operates three utilities:water, sewer and stormwater. The Department budget for 2013 is over $10 million.

The Public Works Director is a key member of the Citys management team and is responsible forthe overall leadership and supervision of the Public Works Department.


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LEADERSHIP & INNOVATIONBainbridge Island has a new City Manager who is building a strong executive team and introducinga fresh vision for the organization. The selected Public Works Director will be responsible forguiding the department as it moves in a new direction and creating a system for performancemeasurement. It will be important to have an innovative leader with experience in developing highperforming teams directing the Public Works Department. Development of an organizationalstructure that reflects the existing workforce and acknowledges limited fiscal resources will beimperative.

A sustainable environment for the Island as it relates to air quality, water quality, and public projectsis a high priority, and the new Public Works Director will need the knowledge and skills necessaryto incorporate this philosophy into all work processes. The City has a number of significant projectsand programs on which the new Public Works Director will need to focus, including implementationof the pavement management and stormwater programs, follow-through on an aggressive capital

projects program, and facilitating the water and sewer system improvement program. Enhancementsto the Citys use of technology, including GIS, are also needed.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will be a dependable and dedicated leader who understands high citizenexpectations and can support and demonstrate superior customer service. An excellentcommunicator with exceptional listening skills, the ideal candidate will have the ability to deliverclear and concise presentations and be able to explain projects and complex problems that alayperson can easily understand.

Demonstrated collaboration on common issues with local, state, regional, and federal agencies isvital. It will be important for the new Public Works Director to have experience in contractingprojects and working in a union environment. A technically savvy professional who can provide

creative solutions to difficult problems will excel in this position.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has moved up through the ranks as a public worksemployee and a departmental manager and who has the insight necessary to manage the departmentat all levels.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The chosen candidate should have eight or more years of progressively responsible experience inpublic works and municipal infrastructure projects. A bachelors degree in engineering from anaccredited college or university is required, and a masters degree is preferred. Possession of aprofessional engineer license is required.

The new Public Works Director will need to have demonstrated experience in road preservation,water and sewer service, stormwater management, and non-motorized projects. Expertise in

shoreline issues and environmental sensitivities is essential, as is demonstrated success in obtainingstate, regional, and federal funding for projects.



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COMPENSATION & BENEFITSThe City of Bainbridge Island offers a competitive salary, depending on experience andqualifications. The City participates in the Washington Public Employees Retirement System. A fullrange of leave and insurance benefits is also provided.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online at: http://apply.governmentresource.com

For more information on this position contact:

Tom Muehlenbeck, Senior Vice PresidentStrategic Government [email protected]

972-740-4468

The position is open until filled. For the review status of this position, please visit:www.GovernmentResource.com/pages/CurrentSearches.

The City of Bainbridge Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in itsworkforce. Applicants selected as finalists for this position will be subject to a comprehensivebackground check.

RESOURCES

City of Bainbridge Islandwww.ci.bainbridge-isl.wa.us

Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce

www.bainbridgechamber.com

Bainbridge Island School Districtwww.bisd303.org

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

To ensure that the physical infrastructure of the city's buildings, facilities, roads, and utilities are built, repaired and maintained in a

fiscally responsible manner and within the guidelines of the Capital Facilities Plan of the Comprehensive Plan.
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