Resumes coming in for Crossville city manager search

The search for a new Crossville city manager is off and running with 7 letters of interest and resumes received by the city so far. The deadline for those interested applying is September 30, 2016.

The applicants so far have a variety of backgrounds from a PhD in Botany to the former city manager of Oliver Springs, Tennessee. Copies of the letters of interest and resumes are being distributed to the council members as they come into the city's human resources department.

Crossville city hall building

Interested applicants so far in alphabetical order include:

Jason Hall of Lyons Georgia where he has served as the current city manager since april of 2013. His previous experience includes serving as city administrator of Varnell Georgia between 2011 and 2013 and a codes enforcement officer for Ringgold Georgia from 2004 to 2011. Hall has an associates degree in education and additional course work in business management

The only local applicant so far is Frank Horvath whose resume lists his current position as business and project manager of Crossville Smiles since January 2013. Mr. Horvath holds an MBA from University of Indianapolis and previously worked as project manager for SciSaves, LLC

Catrina Maxwell of Milwaukee Wisconsin currently serves as the deputy clerk of the court for Milwaukee county. Ms. Maxwell holds a Master's degree in public service with a specialization in criminal justice administration.

Louis A. Ogaard of West Valley City Utah holds a PhD in Botany and has 20 years experience with the state of North Dokota where he manage and environmental restoration program. His latest position was providing environmental support at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.

Christian Saxe currently holds the position of assistant public works director at Spring Hill Tennessee, a position he's held since October of 2015. From 2008 to 2015 Saxe was deputy director of public works for the city of Orange California. He holds a bachelors degree in public administration.

W. Jordan Shaw has been the assistant director of information technology for Franklin Tennessee since February 2015. Shaw holds a Doctorate of Business Administration from Argosy University.

Tina Tuggle of Kingston Tennessee is currently a municipal finance trainer and previously served as the city manager of Oliver Springs Tennessee from June 2012 to November 2014. She also served as Oliver Springs' city recorder from 2010 to 2012. She holds an associate degree in legal science.   

Resumes for Crossville city manager applicants starting to come in--Application deadline September 30

Advertisements have gone out for the position of full time Crossville city manager and have been run in local media as well as posted to the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) site.  The deadline for applications to be submitted is September 30, 2016.

Several resumes have already been received by the city and copies distributed to council members.

The position description follows:
POSITION OPEN
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF CROSSVILLE

The City of Crossville (pop 11,246) is seeking letters of interest and resumes for the position of City Manager. Starting annual salary is market competitive DOQ/DOE (minimum $69,166.37, maximum $110,572.83). A benefit package is offered including group health, dental and life, retirement 401A, vacation and sick leave provisions. This position is under the general guidance of the Crossville City Council consisting of a Mayor and four (4) councilmembers. The City Manager shall be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all City affairs placed in his/her charge by/under City Charter. The City of Crossville will operate under a general fund budget of $20,626,000 for the 2016/2017 fiscal year. The City Manager is responsible for overseeing the annual budget and exercises responsibility for planning, organizing and leading, through Department Supervisors, the activities of 170-180 full time employees. Employee services are provided through the departments of City Administration, Finance, Central Staff, Police, Fire, Public Works, Engineering, Recreation, Marketing, Human Resources, Water Resources and Customer Service. The City of Crossville is seeking an individual that is accomplished, assertive and has current knowledge of municipal government and economic development; is able to interface with the public, media, industry heads and a variety of governmental boards and organizations. Requirements for this position are as follows:
• Graduation from an accredited four year college, or university, with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Five to ten years of increasingly responsible experience in a general business environment, of which three years must have been in a responsible administrative, supervisory or consultative position.
• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Able to pass a background check, post-employment offer physical and drug screening.
• Residency within Crossville within six (6) months of the date of hire.

Reasonable relocation expense reimbursement may be negotiated.

Letters and resumes are to be submitted to Leah Crockett, Human Resources Administrator, City of Crossville, 392 North Main Street, Crossville, TN 38555 or leah.crockett@crossvilletn.gov. Letters and resumes will be accepted until September 30, 2016. Qualified candidates will be contacted with an invitation for interview. The City of Crossville is an EEO/Affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, religion, color, disability or national origin.