Blaine, Minnesota, is located in Anoka County, approximately 13 miles from Minneapolis and 20 miles from St. Paul. The City consists of 34 square miles of pristine wetlands and preserved woodland areas made even more appealing by attractive residential areas, viable industrial/commercial parks, and thoughtful planning.

Blaine is a full-service city operating under a home-rule charter and is governed under the council-manager form of government.  The City Council has seven members including the Mayor.  The City Council appoints the City Manager who serves as the City’s Chief Administrative Officer.  The City employs 214 full-time and part-time personnel and functions with a $32 million General Fund operating budget.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, finance, or a closely related field is required; a master’s degree in public administration, finance, or a closely related field is preferred. The selected candidate must have a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience as a city/town manager, assistant manager, or as a senior municipal department director or division manager in a community of comparable size and complexity, including administration of public personnel, financial administration, and business development. Any combination of education and work experience that provides the required knowledge and skills will be considered. An ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) is preferred.

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