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City Administrator. the City of Okoboji The City of Okoboji is seeking a strong and self-confident leader to be their next City Administrator. The City of Okoboji One of the most beautiful and popular places in Northern Iowa is Lake Okoboji. The clear, beautiful lake draws tens of thousands of people to its shore from a radius of over 200 miles. The City of Okoboji is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, along the eastern shore of West Okoboji Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes region. The population was 807 at the 2010 census. Pikes Point State Park boarders the City. Okoboji is a major summer tourism area. A growing number of resorts around the Iowa Great Lakes and the proximity of other tourist-friendly sites, such as Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake, have contributed to its growing popularity. Okoboji is bordered by West Lake Okoboji on one side, East Lake Okoboji on the other side and the county toward the north. Residents feel the presence of the lakes at almost every home site in Okoboji, whether they are located on the miles of lakeshore frontage or in the wooded lots nearby. Although Okoboji is primarily a residential town, you will be delighted with the shops and restaurants, primarily located along the main corridor of the Lakes Area, US Highway 71. The community is home to a championship golf course, a par 3 golf course, the Pearson Lakes Art Center, two marinas, and six lodging properties. The City of Okoboji cares about maintaining the quiet beauty of Okoboji and offers comprehensive city services to residents. Fully Developed City The City is fully developed with a mix of residential and commercial. There has been a deliberate attempt to keep the “feel” of the community by limiting certain types of commercial activity and to preserve the jewel of the community, Lake Okoboji. A moratorium on lake shore landscaping reveals the serious intent of the community to protect it most beloved feature. The City has also been working diligently and strategically to keep the infrastructure on schedule for repairs and replacement. The water system, shared with neighboring cities, serves fewer than 10,000 customers for a large part of the year. However, the system is built for peak service during the summer months when weekend users can top 100,000. Okoboji’s next City Administrator will have the Specific Characteristics include: opportunity to lead a small, but high-performing Demonstrate good problem solving and critical team of experienced and dedicated employees. thinking skills They will also work with a committed Mayor and Understanding small town needs but balanced City Council. with tourism and non-voting property owners needs Diplomatic and friendly yet firm with rules. Open minded and willing to listen. Someone who has "thick skin"and can say No. Be able to communicate well and become the "face" of Okoboji. Be welcoming with an open door to citizens, Networking with other local admin Be a team player and easy going but with a back bone. Be easy to relate to and approachable. Will not expect others to do something he/she won't do. Hard worker and cares about city and its employees. Self-confidence without being arrogant Other criteria include: Strong background in Planning and Zoning Thorough knowledge of public administration The Ideal Candidate principles and practices including organizational The ideal candidate will be a very positive person, with a performance management and a team-oriented calm yet firm demeanor when working with the public. approach to leadership They individual sought will demonstrate the highest level Ability to manage budget preparation and of professionalism that will be present at all times. The presentation new administrator should have a participatory style of Ability to meet with and communicate management that will work well with the well-seasoned effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels staff. Okoboji is in close proximity with a number of other of City staff, City officials, community leaders, communities, so the ability to deal effectively with and citizens surrounding jurisdictions is required. The ideal candidate Someone who is supportive of staff, able to will be a self-starter who is motivated from within. delegate responsively and is a motivator Someone who is politically savvy, and a person with the ability to develop and maintain trust Police: The Okoboji Police Department has four full- time officers and one part- time officer. We attend reg- ular training to stay current with new laws, tactics and techniques. With the closeness of the communities in the re- gion it is essential to work together with neighboring agancies The Position and communities. We enjoy a great working relationship with them. The Chief Administrative Officer is the City The members of the Okoboji Police Department strive for a Administrator who is appointed by and serves close relationship with the public also. at the discretion of the City Council. Under the direct supervision of the City Administrator are Fire and Rescue: The Arnolds Park/Okoboji Fire and Rescue the Deputy Clerk, City Engineer (Contract) provides multiple life safety services to not only the residents Public Works Director, and Chief of Police. Fire and visitors of the cities of Arnolds Park and Okoboji but also to services are prov the residents and visitors who enjoy West and East Lake Okoboji. Specific Duties Include The Emergency Services Division of the department is currently Management of City Funds and Assets and certified at the Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate coordination with staff in the development level and has volunteers certified from the First Responder to and administration of the annual operating the Paramedic Specialist level. budget. The Water rescue division boast several Water Rescue Safety Assist in the planning and coordination of all Capital Improvement Projects. Swimmer certified members that are trained to respond with Provide leadership in the development of Personal Water Craft specially outfitted with stokes baskets to short and long range goals established by rapidly stabilize and remove accident victims from the water. the City Council and city staff. The Dive Team division of the fire department has several open Responsible for the enforcement of all water certified divers that are also certified to the Dive Rescue I ordinances, regulations and policies of certification. Several of the divers also have additional certifica- local, state and federal government tions such as Dive Master and Ice Dive certifications. affecting the city. The Fire Suppression division also boasts the county’s only fire Actively participate in civic and suppression and water rescue boat. professional management organizations. City and Region of Trails The Iowa Great Lakes Trail winds its way through the Iowa Great Lakes region, which offers plenty of outdoor opportunities for visitors-from its popular blue lakes and sandy beaches to quieter natural areas, many protected with INHF assistance. The multi-use Iowa Great Lakes Trail provides local citi- zens and visitors a safe place to bike, walk, roller- blade, run and cross-country ski. The trail winds along rural, community and nature areas in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes Region, including Spirit Lake, Okoboji, West Okoboji, Arnolds Park, Milford and Lake Park. The “spine” of the system is a 14-mile, ten-foot wide, hard-surface trail that accommodates two- way recreational traffic. Connecting to the spine trail are several other shorter trails to explore, in- cluding the Kenue Park Trail, Arnolds Park City Trail and Spirit Lake City trail. The trail loops around the east and west sides of Big Spirit Lake where it joins the Loon Lake Trail (Jackson County, MN) at the Mini-Wakan State Park. School Districts The Okoboji—Iowa Great Lakes area is blessed to have exceptional school districts. The Okoboji Community School District is located in Dickinson County in Northwest Iowa immersed in the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes region. OCSD serves the communities of Wahpeton, Arnolds Park, West Okoboji, Milford and Northern Fostoria. They pride themselves in academic excellence and strive to offer unique programs and services to provide a quality education for all students. Spirit Lake School District is also nearby and holds and excellent rep- utation in the re- gion and State. Organization Culture Priorities and Current Projects The City Administrator is the chief The City Council has an eclectic mix of Become familiar and deal with administrative officer of the City of highly educated and results-oriented current zoning issues and learn the Okoboji. This position is responsible for professionals. They serve Okoboji City Code Become familiar with and add to the directing, and coordinating the generously with their time and talent, administration of municipal discussion on the improvements to providing support when needed at City the lakeshore landscaping ordinance government in accordance with policies Hall and behind the scenes . The Council (This is a very controversial issue and procedures established by the City and Mayor get along very well; yet right now and finding a good solution Council. is of utmost importance) debate issues thoroughly . The City of Okoboji operates under a Develop job descriptions of city Council-Administrator form of Staffs are team-oriented and employees and chain of command government with a mayor and a five- professional (this includes the control within city A redefining of the division of duties member council elected at-large. In consulting staff who consider between the City Administrator and addition to the City Council, there are themselves a part of the team). There is his or her deputy city clerk. four City Commissions: The Planning a deep belief that everyone needs to (Additional duties for the deputy Commission, Park Board, Design pitch in to help others when needed. would enable the City Administrator Review Committee and the Board of more in-field and hands on Serving the public of Okoboji is clearly Adjustment.
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