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The City of Savannah, Tennessee (Pop. 7,000) located on the Tennessee River in southwest Tennessee is seeking a city management professional to be their next City Manager. This position is appointed and reports to a five-member board of commissioners duly elected to serve four-year terms of office. The city has a $27M budget with 96 full-time employees and provides natural gas, water, and sewer utilities. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, or a field closely related to municipal management, with a master’s degree in a related field preferred, and a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive responsible management experience that includes experience in city management, planning, zoning, and finance. Salary dependent on qualifications. Residency within Hardin County will be required. Send cover letter and resume with salary history by electronic mail to the City of Savannah, Attention: Bobbie Matlock (bmatlock@cityofsavannah.org). A position profile may be obtained from the city website at www.cityofsavannah.org. Initial review of resumes will occur the week of January 4, 2021. Position opened until filled. EOE

Metro Nashville/Davidson County is seeking applicants for the position of Chief Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Office.  This is a Civil Service position in the Finance Department responsible for executive-level strategy and the development and implementation of results-focused policies and strategies that support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the city. The selected candidate will plan, develop and recommend strategic initiatives and implement activities to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities. Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of progressive experience in developing solutions and implementing strategies which focus on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts required.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx  or Human Resources Department 404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1000 Nashville, TN 37219 (615) 862-6640.

A copy of the job description can be found HERE.

Metro Nashville/Davidson County is seeking applicants for the position of Workforce Diversity Manager.  This is a Civil Service position in Human Resources responsible for design, development, implementation, and delivery of strategic recruiting and training programs focused on diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and dialogue around social justice. This position will utilize hiring best practices and outreach methodologies to market Metro Government as an employer of choice. Performs related duties as required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of experience in organizational diversity and inclusion, human development, training, change management, or a related field.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

A copy of the job description can be found HERE.

Public Entities Partners is looking for a Loss Control  Consultant.  Under the direction of the Vice President of Risk Services,  the Loss Control Consultant serves as the loss control resource in the east Tennessee region, providing loss control surveys for municipalities, utilities, schools, housing authorities, and other public agencies that have workers’ compensation and/or liability coverage with Public Entity Partners.  This position identifies safety and liability exposures and provides recommendations and training designed to reduce these exposures, while informing the member and the Underwriting Department of unmanaged risks.  This position will work an east Tennessee office.  A copy of the job description can be found HERE.

The position will be open through the end of December. Mail resumes to 562 Franklin Road, Suite 200 Franklin TN 37069 or email Loss Control Consultant to ctaylor@pepartners.org.

The Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority (MKAA) is seeking a Director of Human Resources. Under the general direction of the President, the Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall direction of activities related to defining, developing and directing the implementation of human resource initiatives, including but not limited to recruitment, labor cost management, total rewards systems, compliance, employee relations and HR data/technology for the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority.

A copy of the job announcement can be found HERE.

The City of LaVergne is soliciting applications for an HR Assistant. The positions performs a variety of responsible duties associated with departmental operations.  The individual will assists with all department activities and performs intermediate skilled clerical and responsible administrative work, while maintaining employee records and files and providing clerical support to internal and external customers. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources.

H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent combined with Administrative Services and Human Resources related higher education training.    Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible direct work related experience in Human Resources or Personnel Services is required.  Associates Degree and/or Human Resources Certification (PHR, IPMA-CS or CP) is strongly preferred.

A copy of the job description can be found HERE.

The City of Springfield (population 16,700) is accepting applications for Assistant City Manager. Salary range:  $79,899 - $109,966.  Springfield is an historic, economically and racially diverse community located 30 minutes north of downtown Nashville.  Springfield is the county seat of Robertson County, one of the largest agricultural producing counties in the State of Tennessee.  For more information on Springfield, please go to the City’s website at:  www.springfieldtn.gov.

View the position description HERE.

The City of Knoxville is hiring a Chief Human Resources Officer.  The Director of HR will administer the personnel actions, policies, practices, procedures and programs for the city.  The position requires graduation from a CHEA accredited four-year college or university with a major in personnel, human resource development, public or business administration or a related field.  Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience with SHRM and/or HRCI certification preferred.  Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000.  Send a cover letter and resume to dbrace@knoxvilletn.gov or via mail to David Brace, Deputy Mayor and Chief Operating Officer, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902. 

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 18, 2020.  More information can be found HERE.

Montgomery County, TN is soliciting applications for a Director of Human Resources.  The position is responsible for the direction and coordination of all of the Human Resources functions of Montgomery County Government in accordance with the policies and practices, the ethical and social consciences of business and society and the laws, regulations and administrative rulings of governmental organizations and other regulatory and advisory authorities and organizations. This position involves administering human resources policies, programs and practices including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, coordinating, and directing.

A copy of the job description and how to apply can be found here.

The TN Municipal League is soliciting applications for its Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer.  The Executive Director manages and directs all TML staff and programs, including sustaining working relationships with all member municipalities, related agencies and affiliated programs and organizations.

The position requires the ability to conceive and implement programs and policies affecting all TN cities.  Also required is the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.  The incumbent must possess the ability to work effectively with and implement the policies of the Board of Directors and member municipalities.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in public administration, political science, or a related field or at least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government or relevant association work, preferably in Tennessee.

To apply, please submit your resume’ electronically to: TMLExDirSearch@tennessee.edu

Deadline to apply: August 31, 2020.