CompensationThe salary range for the public works director is $81,799to $114,521 DOQ. A market competitive fringe benefitsplan will be provided as well. Reasonable relocationexpense reimbursement may be negotiated.

How to ApplyThe first screening of applications will begin February 22,2013. To request an application, please email your letter ofinterest and resume to Gary Holland, Senior Vice-President,The Mercer Group, Inc. at gholland73@hotmail.com orgholland@mercergroupinc.com.

The City of

Wentzville, Missouriinvites your interest in the position of

Public Works DirectorWentzville GovernmentOrganizationAddressed The City of Wentzville is a 4th class municipality under theMissouri state statutes utilizing the council-administrator formof government. Policymaking and legislative authority arevested in the Board of Aldermen consisting of the Mayor andsix other members. The Board of Aldermen is responsible for,among other things, passing ordinances, adopting thebudget, appointments to boards and committees, and hiringthe City Administrator and City Attorney (currently a privatefirm under contract), and approving department directorappointments. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term andthe Aldermen are elected on a non-partisan basis for two-year terms.

The City of Wentzville employs 178 and provides a full rangeof municipal services including finance, human resources,economic development, police, public works, parks andrecreation, and community development. The communityreceives fire protection services through a separate fireservices district with its own governing board.

Wentzville is particularly unique in that the City enjoysfinancial health uncommon in these economic times. The Cityof Wentzville was recently graded by Moody’s with an Aa2rating – High quality and low credit risk. Revenues arederived primarily from property and sales taxes. The totalbudget is approximately $45 million for FY 2012, and thetarget reserve of 25% for the General Fund is routinelyexceeded.

The community enjoys a reputation for being a safe place tolive as evidenced by a recent resident survey which highlyrated Wentzville for safety and security. Most crime incidentsare property-related. The police department currentlyemploys 57 commissioned officers.

Parks and recreation facilities are a priority for Wentzvilleresidents. The voters approved a ? cent sales tax in 2010dedicated to the development of three major additions to theparks system. The $20 million “Project Parks” program willbring the new facilities online by 2014.

The City of Pittsburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Campus photos courtesy of Malcolm Turner, Pittsburg State University

City of Wentzville, MissouriThis is a unique opportunity for the public worksprofessional to live and work in a rapidly growing, family-oriented community of 31,000. The City of Wentzville,located only forty minutes from downtown St. Louis, offersa small town environment with convenient access tocultural, art, and sports attractions known worldwide. TheMayor and Board of Aldermen are seeking a talentedpublic works director to facilitate the significant growthwhich will continue in Wentzville.

Candidate Qualifications Qualified candidates must possess either a bachelor’sdegree in civil engineering from an accredited college oruniversity or have a comparable combination of educationand practical experience. A master’s degree is preferred.Candidates should have ten years practical engineeringexperience and have/be eligible for registration as aprofessional engineer in the State of Missouri.

Attributes sought:

• Experienced in improving efficiency and effectivenessin city service delivery

• Strong track record of generating positive results

• Consensus builder able to generate trustingrelationships

• Effective in staff recruitment, retention, and mentoring

• Polished, professional presentation style

• Demonstrated creativity in utilizing innovativemanagement techniques and technology to achievegreater efficiency – Willing to challenge the norm witha solutions orientation

• Outgoing, politically sensitive leader with experienceinteracting with neighborhood associations, businessgroups, and chambers of commerce

Core Competencies required include:

• Solid financial management / budgeting skills

• Experience in grant proposal development and grantadministration

• Extensive experience in infrastructure development tosupport growth

• Growth management experience

• Generates results through effective use ofperformance appraisal system (Wentzville istransitioning to a pay-for-performance system)

• Solid understanding of municipal water/wastewatersystems

• Capital projects management / contract administration

• Knowledge of Federal highway regulations

• Knowledge of storm water management regulations

Features of the PublicWorks DepartmentThe Public Works Department annual budget isapproximately $14 million which funds the divisions forengineering, solid waste collection and recycling, waterdistribution, wastewater treatment, streets, and stormwater management. Total staff for the departmentnumbers about 50 employees.

The City owns and operates water distribution andsanitary sewer collection systems as well as a 6.1 mgdwastewater treatment plant. Solid waste collection andrecycling services are contracted to a private wastemanagement firm.

Public infrastructure for residential and commercialprojects is typically installed by private developers underCity review and inspection. Upon completion andacceptance the City assumes the maintenanceresponsibilities. Since 2005 the City has completedcapital improvement projects valued at more than $50million through a combination of local, state, and federalfunding.

Future Issues to beAddressed

• Increase pace of Downtown Redevelopment

• Enhance safety of major highway crossing in the City

• Creative approaches to development of a new CityHall

• Management of three major park developmentprojects totaling $20 million

• Implementation of “managed competition” involvingcost evaluation of outsourcing versus internal serviceprovision

Features of the WentzvilleCommunityIn the early decades Wentzville experienced slow but steadygrowth as an agricultural hamlet primarily in the small services,professional and retail sectors. In 1980 the population was3348; however, General Motors Corporation beganconstruction of its largest, most modern auto assembly plantat the time. The 3.7 million square-foot facility assembles vansfor a global market.

Recently, ground was broken on a 500,000 square footexpansion of the General Motors facility to begin assembly ofa redesigned Colorado pickup. The total GM employment inWentzville will be about 3000 by 2014.

Other major employers in the immediate area include CenturyLink Telephone, R.K. Stratman (a major contractor to HarleyDavidson), and St. Joseph Health Center.

The median household income in the City is approximately$73,287, and the median resident age is 31. The cost of livingindex for Wentzville is 88 with a U.S. index of 100.

St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville has been providing highquality health care to residents in western St. Charles, Warren,Lincoln, and Montgomery counties since 1987. The facilitycurrently offers patients in Wentzville and surroundingcommunities a 24-hour emergency department andambulatory services as well as convenient access tooutpatient programs including diagnostic services such asradiology (MRI & CT), cardiology, pulmonary and rehabservices.

Education from Pre-K through high school is offered within theWentzville Independent School District. Eleven elementaryschools, three middle schools, and two high schools serve adiverse student population. A third high school is scheduled toopen in the fall of 2013. The results of a recent professionalsurvey of Wentzville residents showed the top reason fordeciding to live in Wentzville is the quality of the local schoolsystem. Wentzville schools have been accredited with“Distinction in Performance” every year since 2006.

Midwest University is an evangelical Christian institution ofhigher learning with the main campus in Wentzville. TheUniversity offers residential education, blended courses, ande-learning/distance education opportunities.

A satellite facility of Lindenwood University is located inWentzville to provide evening adult educational opportunities.The main campus of Lindenwood is in St. Charles, Missouri.

Ranken Technical College, a private, non-profit institution ofhigher education, will be opening a satellite campus inWentzville in early 2013. The College providescomprehensive education and training in a variety of technicalfields.

Parks and recreational programming is a priority in Wentzvillewith a wide variety of activities and facilities for all ages. Threesignificant “Project Parks” developments are currently plannedincluding an extensive baseball field complex, an aquatic park,and a football/soccer complex complete with boardwalks,playgrounds, picnic areas, and a lake.

Access to the metroplex is convenient for both residents andbusinesses. With close proximity to major highways, residentscan enjoy additional shopping, dining and recreationalactivities in and around St. Louis. Lambert International Airportis only about a 30-minute drive.

Wentzville is located in St. Charles County with a populationof 360,485. The County has been one of the fastest-growingin the country for decades. The county features a cross-section of industry as well as extensive retail and someagriculture. The average age of the population is 37 with 92%having a high school education, and 40% of the adults havean associate degree or higher.

City of Wentzville, MissouriThis is a unique opportunity for the public worksprofessional to live and work in a rapidly growing, family-oriented community of 31,000. The City of Wentzville,located only forty minutes from downtown St. Louis, offersa small town environment with convenient access tocultural, art, and sports attractions known worldwide. TheMayor and Board of Aldermen are seeking a talentedpublic works director to facilitate the significant growthwhich will continue in Wentzville.

Candidate Qualifications Qualified candidates must possess either a bachelor’sdegree in civil engineering from an accredited college oruniversity or have a comparable combination of educationand practical experience. A master’s degree is preferred.Candidates should have ten years practical engineeringexperience and have/be eligible for registration as aprofessional engineer in the State of Missouri.

Attributes sought:

• Experienced in improving efficiency and effectivenessin city service delivery

• Strong track record of generating positive results

• Consensus builder able to generate trustingrelationships

• Effective in staff recruitment, retention, and mentoring

• Polished, professional presentation style

• Demonstrated creativity in utilizing innovativemanagement techniques and technology to achievegreater efficiency – Willing to challenge the norm witha solutions orientation

• Outgoing, politically sensitive leader with experienceinteracting with neighborhood associations, businessgroups, and chambers of commerce

Core Competencies required include:

• Solid financial management / budgeting skills

• Experience in grant proposal development and grantadministration

• Extensive experience in infrastructure development tosupport growth

• Growth management experience

• Generates results through effective use ofperformance appraisal system (Wentzville istransitioning to a pay-for-performance system)

• Solid understanding of municipal water/wastewatersystems

• Capital projects management / contract administration

• Knowledge of Federal highway regulations

• Knowledge of storm water management regulations

Features of the PublicWorks DepartmentThe Public Works Department annual budget isapproximately $14 million which funds the divisions forengineering, solid waste collection and recycling, waterdistribution, wastewater treatment, streets, and stormwater management. Total staff for the departmentnumbers about 50 employees.

The City owns and operates water distribution andsanitary sewer collection systems as well as a 6.1 mgdwastewater treatment plant. Solid waste collection andrecycling services are contracted to a private wastemanagement firm.

Public infrastructure for residential and commercialprojects is typically installed by private developers underCity review and inspection. Upon completion andacceptance the City assumes the maintenanceresponsibilities. Since 2005 the City has completedcapital improvement projects valued at more than $50million through a combination of local, state, and federalfunding.

Future Issues to beAddressed

• Increase pace of Downtown Redevelopment

• Enhance safety of major highway crossing in the City

• Creative approaches to development of a new CityHall

• Management of three major park developmentprojects totaling $20 million

• Implementation of “managed competition” involvingcost evaluation of outsourcing versus internal serviceprovision

Features of the WentzvilleCommunityIn the early decades Wentzville experienced slow but steadygrowth as an agricultural hamlet primarily in the small services,professional and retail sectors. In 1980 the population was3348; however, General Motors Corporation beganconstruction of its largest, most modern auto assembly plantat the time. The 3.7 million square-foot facility assembles vansfor a global market.

Recently, ground was broken on a 500,000 square footexpansion of the General Motors facility to begin assembly ofa redesigned Colorado pickup. The total GM employment inWentzville will be about 3000 by 2014.

Other major employers in the immediate area include CenturyLink Telephone, R.K. Stratman (a major contractor to HarleyDavidson), and St. Joseph Health Center.

The median household income in the City is approximately$73,287, and the median resident age is 31. The cost of livingindex for Wentzville is 88 with a U.S. index of 100.

St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville has been providing highquality health care to residents in western St. Charles, Warren,Lincoln, and Montgomery counties since 1987. The facilitycurrently offers patients in Wentzville and surroundingcommunities a 24-hour emergency department andambulatory services as well as convenient access tooutpatient programs including diagnostic services such asradiology (MRI & CT), cardiology, pulmonary and rehabservices.

Education from Pre-K through high school is offered within theWentzville Independent School District. Eleven elementaryschools, three middle schools, and two high schools serve adiverse student population. A third high school is scheduled toopen in the fall of 2013. The results of a recent professionalsurvey of Wentzville residents showed the top reason fordeciding to live in Wentzville is the quality of the local schoolsystem. Wentzville schools have been accredited with“Distinction in Performance” every year since 2006.

Midwest University is an evangelical Christian institution ofhigher learning with the main campus in Wentzville. TheUniversity offers residential education, blended courses, ande-learning/distance education opportunities.

A satellite facility of Lindenwood University is located inWentzville to provide evening adult educational opportunities.The main campus of Lindenwood is in St. Charles, Missouri.

Ranken Technical College, a private, non-profit institution ofhigher education, will be opening a satellite campus inWentzville in early 2013. The College providescomprehensive education and training in a variety of technicalfields.

Parks and recreational programming is a priority in Wentzvillewith a wide variety of activities and facilities for all ages. Threesignificant “Project Parks” developments are currently plannedincluding an extensive baseball field complex, an aquatic park,and a football/soccer complex complete with boardwalks,playgrounds, picnic areas, and a lake.

Access to the metroplex is convenient for both residents andbusinesses. With close proximity to major highways, residentscan enjoy additional shopping, dining and recreationalactivities in and around St. Louis. Lambert International Airportis only about a 30-minute drive.

Wentzville is located in St. Charles County with a populationof 360,485. The County has been one of the fastest-growingin the country for decades. The county features a cross-section of industry as well as extensive retail and someagriculture. The average age of the population is 37 with 92%having a high school education, and 40% of the adults havean associate degree or higher.

CompensationThe salary range for the public works director is $81,799to $114,521 DOQ. A market competitive fringe benefitsplan will be provided as well. Reasonable relocationexpense reimbursement may be negotiated.

How to ApplyThe first screening of applications will begin February 22,2013. To request an application, please email your letter ofinterest and resume to Gary Holland, Senior Vice-President,The Mercer Group, Inc. at gholland73@hotmail.com orgholland@mercergroupinc.com.

The City of

Wentzville, Missouriinvites your interest in the position of

Public Works DirectorWentzville GovernmentOrganization The City of Wentzville is a 4th class municipality under theMissouri state statutes utilizing the council-administrator formof government. Policymaking and legislative authority arevested in the Board of Aldermen consisting of the Mayor andsix other members. The Board of Aldermen is responsible for,among other things, passing ordinances, adopting thebudget, appointments to boards and committees, and hiringthe City Administrator and City Attorney (currently a privatefirm under contract), and approving department directorappointments. The Mayor is elected to a four-year term andthe Aldermen are elected on a non-partisan basis for two-year terms.

The City of Wentzville employs 178 and provides a full rangeof municipal services including finance, human resources,economic development, police, public works, parks andrecreation, and community development. The communityreceives fire protection services through a separate fireservices district with its own governing board.

Wentzville is particularly unique in that the City enjoysfinancial health uncommon in these economic times. The Cityof Wentzville was recently graded by Moody’s with an Aa2rating – High quality and low credit risk. Revenues arederived primarily from property and sales taxes. The totalbudget is approximately $45 million for FY 2012, and thetarget reserve of 25% for the General Fund is routinelyexceeded.

The community enjoys a reputation for being a safe place tolive as evidenced by a recent resident survey which highlyrated Wentzville for safety and security. Most crime incidentsare property-related. The police department currentlyemploys 57 commissioned officers.

Parks and recreation facilities are a priority for Wentzvilleresidents. The voters approved a ? cent sales tax in 2010dedicated to the development of three major additions to theparks system. The $20 million “Project Parks” program willbring the new facilities online by 2014.

The City of Wentzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.