Jensen Strategies, LLC

The City of Warrenton, Oregon (population 6,462) is recruiting its next Public Works Director.   Warrenton is an active, rural coastal community with a long history that sits on the northwestern tip of the Oregon Coast in Clatsop County. With borders from the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean, Warrenton offers uncompromised forest, beach, river, and mountain beauty. Its geographic location also offers easy access to other coastal area attractions and a 1.5-hour drive away from the Portland metropolitan area.    Under the direction of the City Manager, the Public Works Director provides leadership and oversight of the Public Works Department and serves as a key member of the City’s management as well as development review teams. The Public Works Department is responsible for City infrastructure, enterprise utilities, transportation systems/planning, water, sewer, stormwater, and municipally operated garbage services. The position supervises up to 25 FTE...

The City of Dayton, Oregon (population 2,704) is seeking its next City Manager. Dayton is an active, charming, and historic community located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley in Yamhill County. The community is family friendly and diverse, valuing the joys of small-town life while navigating exciting new development and other opportunities to grow and strengthen the City’s beloved character.   The ideal candidate should be a dynamic and experienced leader, with strong, well rounded leadership and management abilities to promote a collaborative and visionary organization. A thorough understanding of Council-Manager government roles is important, with desired attributes and skills including: professionalism, neutrality, personability, small team management experience, strong economic development knowledge, strong public finance proficiency, familiarity with public works, excellent communication skills, ability to promote strong intergovernmental...