“Growth, Unity and Progress” BOWIE – AN OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned management pro - • Possession of public relations skills. fessional to live and work in a vibrant and expansive community • Ability to organize and use time effectively, and handle in the State of . The City Council is seeking a progres - several significant responsibilities simultaneously. sive, innovative and professional City Manager to lead the City organization for the future. • Possess a clear understanding of the value, importance and impact of technology in the workplace. This is a great opportunity for a management professional to be an integral part of the Greater Baltimore-Washington Regional Additional attributes sought in the next City Manager include a Area. The selected individual should be highly progressive and common-sense individual who leads with unquestionable interested in having Bowie be at the forefront of the State of integrity, high morals and proven ethical conduct, is approach - Maryland and in the region. able, has a collaborative mindset and is a decision maker. Also, someone who is supportive of staff, has outstanding inter - personal skills, has experience with annexation, is fiscally con - ABOUT THE CANDIDATE servative, a forward-thinking individual, someone who possess - es proven negotiation skills, and who delegates projects without The successful candidate for the position of City micromanaging staff. Manager of the City of Bowie should meet the follow - ing criteria: The next City Manager should be a listener and communicator, • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, an effective delegator, a person who keeps the City Council Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field informed, someone who has the ability to deal effectively with from an accredited college or university. A Master’s degree various agencies, someone who has a vision for the future, in a related field is preferred. someone who is politically astute, but not political, someone who can focus on the quality of life for the City, and someone • Display evidence of continued professional development with the ability to present complex issues to the City Council such as designation as an ICMA Credentialed Manager. and to the community. • Have proven and demonstrated executive-level manage - ment experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of pro - Other attributes sought in a new City Manager for Bowie gressively responsible experience as a City Manager or include a team-builder with proven organizational and man - Assistant City Manager or equivalent in a municipality of agement skills, entrepreneurial skills, ability to run the City like similar size and complexity. a business, someone who works well with the City Council, and • Or any equivalent combination of education and experi - someone who will make a commitment to the City. ence that qualifies for the above. • Have substantial experience in budgeting, finance, and economic development. ABOUT THE POSITION The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City Required knowledge, skills and abilities include: appointed by a majority of the City Council. The City Manager shall • Thorough knowledge of municipal management with cre - be responsible to the City Council for the administration of all City ative problem solving skills to address community issues as affairs placed in his/her charge by or under the City Charter. they arise as well as potential solutions. The professional City Manager shall have the following • Thorough knowledge of municipal, state and federal pro - powers and duties: grams and decision-making processes. • To appoint, and when deemed necessary for the good of the • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing service, suspend or remove all City employees and appointive with the City Council, department directors and employees, officers provided for under the City Charter or personnel rules the media and the public. adopted pursuant to the Charter. • Ability to motivate staff toward innovation , assumption of • To direct and supervise the administration of all departments, responsibility and appropriate decision making. offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided • Ability to resolve conflict. by the City Charter or by law. • Ability to be visionary, creative and analytical. • To attend all City Council meetings and have the right to take part in discussion, but may not vote. • Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate staff. • To see that all laws, provisions of the City Charter and acts of company. After the Civil War, the railroad was acquired by the the City Council subject to enforcement by the City Manager or Railroad and rail service became integral to Bowie by officers subject to his/her direction or supervision, are faith- and the surrounding area. Shops, hotels, houses and railroad build- fully executed. ings began to spring up in the railroad village. In 1880, Huntington • To prepare and submit the annual operating budget and annual City was changed to the Town of Bowie, in honor of Governor capital budget to the City Council at the appropriate time. . Bowie was later incorporated as a town on April 18, 1916 and is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary. • To submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities Bowie continued to flourish. In 1955, William Woodward, owner of the city as of the end of each month and at the end of the fis- of the Belair Estate, died, and in August, 1957, the family sold the cal year. estate to William J. Levitt, international developer of countless sub- • To make other such reports as the City Council may require con- urban developments. Levitt established his offices at Belair Mansion cerning the operations of City departments, offices and agen- and began construction of Belair at Bowie. On October 8, 1960, cies subject to the City Manager’s direction and supervision. Levitt held a grand opening for his new development on Sussex Lane. These model homes are now residences and exist today. • To keep the City Council fully advised as to the financial condi- tion and future needs of the City and make such recommenda- Bowie today has ready access to higher education, a Town Center tions to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City as with ample shopping and restaurants and easy access to he/she deems desirable. Washington, D. C. and Baltimore where culture and tourism abound. • To perform such other duties as may be required by the City The City of Bowie is the largest municipality in Prince George’s Council. County with a population of approximately 56,148. The City, locat- ed halfway between Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, is approxi- The successful candidate need not be a resident of the City of Bowie mately 19 square miles in size. K-12 education is provided by the when selected, but shall reside within the City within one year of Prince George’s County Schools. The City is also home to the Bowie appointment. Baysox, an AA minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.

The majority of residential units in Bowie are owner occupied and ABOUT THE CITY are in the price range of $300,000 to $499,999, with a median value of $305,300. The median household income for the City of The City of Bowie encompasses a very large tract of land in Bowie is $107,012, which exceeds the State of Maryland at Northeastern Prince George’s County. It was once covered with $75,538 and the United States at $53,046. colonial and early national period plantations. The soil in the area was rich, leading it to be a prime location for the production of In the past 100 years, Bowie has grown into a thriving City. tobacco and other crops. The main plantation in the area was the Businesses continue to seek the unique qualities that Bowie and its 2,300 acre Belair Plantation. The main house, also called Belair, residents possess. It has become an attractive location for many busi- was built for colonial Governor Samuel Ogle around 1745. nesses and organizations because of its easy access to Washington, Situated on a knoll, the house enjoyed a sweeping view of the D. C., Baltimore and Annapolis. While the City is rich with history plantation fields. The estate also has a long history as a world and takes pride in its piece of the local history, it continues to move renowned stud farm for thoroughbred race horses. forward, owing to its motto “Growth, Unity, and Progress.” Bowie owes its existence to the railroad. In 1853, Colonel William As Bowie looks forward to its next 100 years, the City continues D. Bowie convinced the Maryland State Legislature to charter the to provide a progressive community for all of its residents to pros- Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company, which was designed to per and grow, and a thriving environment for business and indus- serve southern Maryland. Oden Bowie served as President of the trial development. CITY GOVERNMENT The City of Bowie, in partnership with the community, provides a cost-effective system of City services and facilities compatible with economic development that enhances Bowie’s quality of life within a positive and sustaining physical environment.

Bowie is a model City in partnership with state, county, and regional entities that: COMPENSATION • nurtures a safe, united and culturally diverse community in The starting annual salary for the Bowie City Manager position will which to live, work and play; be market competitive depending on the qualifications and experi- ence of the selected candidate. An excellent benefit plan will be • preserves the community’s natural environment; provided as well. Reasonable relocation expense reimbursement • has economically vibrant commercial centers; will be negotiated. • supports quality neighborhood schools; and • has high quality City services and infrastructure. HOW TO APPLY This position is open until filled. First review of candidates will The City of Bowie operates under a Council/Manager form of occur on August 12, 2016. government. The Council is composed of seven members (Mayor and six Councilmembers). As of November 2015, the Council is Resumes should be sent by 5 PM EDT on August 11, 2016 to: now elected to a four-year term. The City Manager is appointed by the Council. There at two at-large Councilmembers elected James L. Mercer, President/CEO citywide and four district Councilmembers elected by district. The Mercer Group, Inc. The City provides a range of municipal services from seven 5579B Chamblee Dunwoody Road, #511 departments including police, housing and property inspections, Atlanta, GA 30338 refuse and recycling collection, storm drainage control, street maintenance, snow removal, street lighting, parks and recre- Voice: 770-551-0403 ation, planning, youth counseling, senior services and animal Fax: 770-399-9749 control. In addition, the City of Bowie Water and Sewer System E-Mail: [email protected] provides water and sewer services to an area comprising Website: www.mercergroupinc.com approximately 40% of City residents. The City hosts several parks, recreational facilities, and museums. The City of Bowie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Bowie does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, The City FY 2016-2017 FY budget for the General Fund is creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, nation- $52,783,000. The total all funds budget, excluding transfers al origin, political ideas or disability in employment or in the pro- between funds, is $68,409,800. This is the seventh consecutive vision of services. year in which property taxes remained at .40 per $100 of assessed value. Property tax is the largest single revenue item, accounting for 59.4% of City revenue. The City staff consists of 391.4 full-time equivalent employees, including two collective bargaining units covering approximately fifty percent of all employees. The City enjoys a AAA bond rating.