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Work Session Packet
Topic: Conduct Interviews for the Candidates
for City Manager
Virtual Meeting
February 11, 2021
City Council Chambers Beginning at 5: 00 p.m.
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
TOPIC: Conduct Interviews for the Candidates for City Manager
The candidates will be interviewed live via Zoom in geographical order, from east
coast to west coast, due to the time difference:
Robert VanVolkenburgh 5:00 p.m. Pg. 2
Janette Bower 6:00 p.m. Pg. 14
Scott McClure 7:00 p.m. Pg. 25
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Robert VanVolkenburgh
5 p.m.
'Robert F. VanVolkenburgh
Contact Information
Address: Cell:
Email:
Education
• Juris Doctor
University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Master of Business Administration
Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Arts. Political Science
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
• Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Work History
2016 to Present Brevard County, Merritt Island. Florida (y2pulation 535,640)
2018 to Present Chief of Staff to County Commissioner
2016 to 2018 Finance Manager
2013 to 2016 Brevard County Clerk of Court, Titusville, Florida (population 535,640)
Internal Auditor
2011 to 2012 Litchfield Cavo LLP/ Douglas C. Zahm. P.A., St. Petersburg/Tampa,
Associate Attorney
2009 to 2011 Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida
Business Manager
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Work History Cont.
2008 to 2009 Law Offices of Robert F. Vanvolkenburgh, Melbourne, Florida
Attorney —Sole Proprietorship
2006 to 2007 State Attorney's Office, Melbourne, Florida
Assistant State Attorney
2005 to 2006 Aeon Corporation, Tokyo, Jgpan
English Teacher
2000 to 2002 Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Irving Texas
Manager, Strategy & Operations Competency (Energy Practice)
1998 to 2000 Columbia Energy Group, Herndon, Virginia
Senior Associate, Corporate Strategic Planning
1997 to 1998 Duquesne Lightpany, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvani
Project Coordinator, Finance & Administration
1990 to 1991 North Cove Yacht Harbor_ Inc._ New York_ New York
Assistant Harbormaster
1987 to 1990 Barnett Banks, Inc., Jacksonville and Miami Lakes, Florida
Bank Operations Officer
1981 to 1986 Sayville Ferry Service, Inc., Sayville, New York
Ferryboat Captain
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Data Summate:
Candidate:
Organization:
Position:
Organization Budget:
Department Budget:
Total Number of Employees in Organization:
Total Number of Employees in Department:
Expected Salary:
Reporting Relationship:
Robert F.
VanVolkenburgh
Brevard County, Merritt
Island, Florida
Chief of Staff to County
Commissioner
$1.5 billion
County budget
oversight: $1.5 billion, ,
Comnussion District
budget: $325,000
1' I
Commission District
consists of 4 employees
$130,000 annual
County Commissioner
(current) ;
Years of Experience >, 29
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To: Rachel Skaggs, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA
The Honorable Mayor Terry and Council Members, City of Seward
Re: City Manager opening
I am delighted to apply for Seward's city manager position. I believe I would be a
good fit for this position for several reasons, as outlined below.
Although thousands of miles apart, and in different temperate zones, the county I
work and reside in is similar to Seward in that it is a coastal community with a
transportation network that includes cruise and cargo ships, rail, buses, airports, and
highways and local roads.
My government experience encompasses many different operational and policy
areas. Currently, as chief of staff for a diverse commission district representing over
100,000 constituents, my work touches on a wide range of issues that come before the
commission, and for which commissioners have oversight. For example, Public Works
and Utilities are of particular concern due to the flooding issues we have in my district,
and the concern about the deteriorating quality of the Indian River Lagoon. The health
of the commercial sector of Merritt Island (in my district) is also an area requiring
attention, thus, I spend significant time acting as an advisor to the executive director of
the community redevelopment agency, which receives over a million dollars a year in
tax increment financing.
As a finance manager in Brevard County's human resources department,
became well acquainted with health and risk insurance matters, as well issues related to
personnel.
As a firefighter/EMT reservist with Brevard County's fire rescue department, I
was able to gain firsthand knowledge of fire rescue operations, along with knowledge
regarding the resources and constraints that are inherent in these operations.
As an assistant state attorney, I interacted closely with law enforcement, as I was
responsible for making prosecutorial decisions relating to arrests, and determining the
manner in which cases should be handled.
Finally, my private sector experience is relevant in two respects: my experience
as a business manager in the health care industry (emergency department operations),
and my experience as a ferryboat captain and harbormaster.
I truly appreciate your consideration.
Fritz VanVolkenburgh R7/
ROBERT F. "FRITZ" VANVOLKENBURGH
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BREVARD COUNTY, Merritt Island, FL
Chief of Staff to County Commissioner
(Nov. 2018 — Present)
2016 — PRESENT
Currently manage the staff of a county commissioner representing over 100,000 residents
Responsible for policy development and constituent services, as well as the financial and
operational oversight of the County's $1.5 billion budget
Provide analysis and recommendations on agenda items before the Board
Finance Manager
(Nov. 2016 — Nov. 2018)
• Managed the Department of Human Resources' $134 million budget, including employee
benefits, risk management, personnel technical services and employee relations
• Ensured the proper administration of all disbursements and receipts
• Performed a project management role on issues relating to Human Resources operations
• Graduate of the County's Executive Leadership Institute
BREVARD COUNTY CLERK OF COURT, Titusville, FL 2013 — 2016
Internal Auditor
Reviewed county operations to ensure funds were used in compliance with laws, ordinances,
agreements and established policies
o e.g., real estate transactions; economic development; community redevelopment;
animal services; fire rescue; bond issuances; road projects; health care
Managed multiple projects, with the goal of improving operations, resolving issues and
ensuring the adequacy of controls within the Clerk's office
o e.g., guardianship and probate; cashiering; e-filing; budgetary matters; lawsuit
resolution; pro se documentation; customer care
LITCHFIELD CAVO LLP / DOUGLAS C. ZAHM, P.A., St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL 2011 — 2012
Associate Attorney
• Performed legal work on behalf of large financial institutions, focusing on litigated
foreclosure matters in Florida
• Drafted and filed motions and opposition memoranda, responded to discovery requests,
conducted case analyses, and attended hearings, mediations and non jury trials
BAPTIST HEALTH, Jacksonville, FL
2009 — 2011
Business Manager
• Managed all business -related activities for one of Northeast Florida's largest hospital
emergency departments, including budgeting, supplies, plant & facilities, operational
performance initiatives and revenue -capture
• Managed a $9 million budget and over $60 million in generated claims
• Achieved executive buy -in of a $200,000 emergency room renovation
• As part of operational review, provided detailed mapping of physician workflow in order to
optimize sequencing of medical staff and inventory placement
ROBERT F. VANVOLKENBURGH - PAGE I OF 3
LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT F. VANVOLKENBURGH, Melbourne, FL 2008 — 2009
Attorney — Sole Proprietorship
• Established and operated a sole practitioner law office
• Law practice focused primarily on civil matters, including bankruptcies
STATE ATTORNEY' S OFFICE, Melbourne, FL
2006 — 2007
Assistant State Attorney
• Managed a docket of 300+ misdemeanor cases; disposed of nearly 700 cases
• Served as first chair on several jury and non jury trials, with cases involving DUIs, battery,
solicitation, resisting without violence, petit theft and contracting without a license
AEON CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan
English Teacher
2005 — 2006
Taught conversational English to students ranging from 15 years of age to retirees; prepared
course materials, interviewed prospective students and counseled matriculated students
DELOITTE CONSULTING, LLP, Irving, TX 2000 — 2002
Manager, Strategy & Operations Competency (Energy Practice)
• Served as lead or staff consultant on teams performing strategic assessments, synergies
analyses, operational reviews and integration activities for multi -billion dollar mergers
• Helped identify over $1 billion of potential labor and nonlabor savings for a proposed energy
merger; synergy study results provided basis for go -forward reviews by regulatory agencies
and investment banks
Helped manage merger target identification process for a multi -billion dollar utility holding
company; narrowed target field to a few select companies, thereby permitting a focused
solicitation by client executives and firm partners
Benchmarked an entire organization by headcount and unit expense relative to industry
comparables; results led to a corporate -wide executive sponsored review of subsidiary
operations and shared services
COLUMBIA ENERGY GROUP, Herndon, VA 1998 — 2000
Senior Associate, Corporate Strategic Planning
• Prepared financial reports for senior management and helped produce SEC reports (e.g., 10-
Qs) for this Fortune 500 company
• Completed the financial analysis for a telecom -related (dark fiber) business plan involving
$100+ million in capital expenditures
• Managed an internal engagement to capture/document process maps, descriptions and
opportunities relating to operations and support functions of a large propane subsidiary;
company executives implemented several key recommendations
• Conducted natural gas pricing analyses to determine the optimal revenue stream for
transmission and storage segments
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY, Pittsburgh, PA
Project Coordinator, Finance & Administration
1997 — 1998
Helped strategically allocate the assets of a $600 million defined benefits pension trust; rates
of return exceeded industry norms
Performed due diligence, negotiated and closed on a $3 million venture capital investment
Screened fund managers for performance and suitability; recommendations heavily
influenced placement of trust funds.
ROBERT F. VANVOLKENBURGH - PAGE 2 OF 3
NORTH COVE YACHT HARBOR, INC., New York, NY 1990 — 1991
Assistant Harbormaster
• Helped manage an international luxury yacht harbor containing 26 berths valued at nearly
$40 million
• Provided technical and concierge services to professional yacht crews
• Helped establish a mega -yacht charter/sales brokerage service
BARNETT BANKS, INC., Jacksonville and Miami Lakes, FL 1987 — 1990
Bank Operations Officer
• Managed second -shift item processing operations in Barnett's South Florida operations
center (largest in Florida)
• Processed and balanced up to a billion dollars daily in transactions (million -plus items daily)
• Decreased error rate on proof -of -deposit check processing to nearly one out -of -balance
transaction per one million items processed
• Completed an 8-month comprehensive management training program in Jacksonville
SAYVILLE FERRY SERVICE, INC., Sayville, NY Summers, 1981 — 1986
Ferryboat Captain
• Operated high-speed passenger ferries carrying up to 350 people
• Trained crew and junior captains
Prior to Coast Guard licensing, operated and managed (as a 19-year old) a 65' freightboat,
transporting mainly lumber, restaurant and hotel supplies
EDUCATION / LICENSING
❖ MBA (MSIA), Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business, Pittsburgh, PA — 1998
❖ Juris Doctor, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA — 1998
❖ Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR — 1993
❖ Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY — 1986
❖ EMT and Firefighter Academy programs, Hillsborough Comm. College, Tampa, FL — 2012, 2013
o Firefighter/EMT Reservist with Brevard County Fire Rescue (2013 — 2019)
❖ US Coast Guard Master Merchant Marine License (100 tons)
Florida Bar—
ROBERT F. VANVOLKENBURGH - PAGE 3 OF 3
Robert VanVolkenburgh
Questionnaire name: Release of Information Candidate Questionnaire - Seward, AK - CM
- Jan 4, 2021
Questionnaire taken on: 2021-01-05
Job applied for: Seward, AK - City Manager (January 4, 2021) - Seward, AK
Question
NOTE: Any false response,
misrepresentation, or omission of
relevant information submitted by you
to the questions below may disqualify
you from eligibility, selection, or
appointment. Misleading or inaccurate
information may result in our client
withdrawing any conditional or final job
offer, or in litigation against you.
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Answer
Yes, I agree with these terms and conditions.
Robert
Francis
VanVolkenburgh
Alias Names: Other names by which Fritz VanVolkenburgh (nickname); legal name was Franz
you've been known by. Ex. Nicknames, VanVolkenburgh (ages 0 - 21)
Legal Names, Maiden Names etc.
Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They
etc.)
How did you learn about this position?
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
He
Florida Association of Counties
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Male or Female (Optional):
Male
REFERENCES: Whether you have GovHR USA may contact all references that I have submitted.
submitted references previously as part (*In checking this box you authorize GovHR USA to contact
of your original submission or as an your references.)
attachment to this form, please clearly
indicate to us which references we can
now contact without jeopardizing your
present employment.
Additional Reference Information:
EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: JD/MBA (MSIA)
College/University & Location(city):
Additional Degree Earned:
College/University & Location(City):
Additional Degree Earned:
College/University & Location (City):
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT 2,000
INFORMATION: 1. Total # of full time
employees in your current or most
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
2. Total # of full time employees in your Commission District consists of four employees
current or most recent department (if
applicable):
3. Total budget in your current or most
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
4. Total budget of your department or
areas of responsibility (if applicable):
5. Expected compensation for this
position:
6. Who do you (or did you) report to
(title only):
7. Related professional affiliations:
$1.5 billion
County budget oversight: $1.5 billion; Commission District
budget: $325,000
$130,000 annual
County Commissioner (current)
is
8. Please confirm that you agree to Yes, I agree to immediately advise the GovHR consultant and
immediately advise the GovHR USA provide all necessary information.
consultant assigned to your recruitment
if you accept another position or your
employment circumstances change at
any point during the recruitment and
selection process for this position.
9. At any time in the last seven (7) years, No
have you been convicted of any offenses
relating to your operation of a motor
vehicle, or has your drivers license been
suspended for any reason? If yes, please
provide all information and applicable
dates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).
10. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, have you been a party to a lawsuit
in any court or administrative
proceeding, personally or
professionally? If yes, please provide
general information and applicable
dates. Additionally, please identify the
applicable venue or jurisdiction of any
applicable court or administrative
proceeding, and if known, the current
status and/or disposition of such court
or administrative proceeding. Yes or No
(If yes, please list and briefly explain).
11. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, have you been disciplined by your
employer, for any reason? If yes, please
provide all information and applicable
dates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).
12. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, have you been investigated by a
professional association or other
organization, including but not limited
to a governmental entity with
investigative authority, for any reason?
If yes, please provide all information
and applicable dates. Yes or No (If yes,
please explain).
13. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, has anyone made a complaint
against you to a professional association
regarding your professional status or
certification? If yes, please provide all
information and applicable dates. Yes or
No (If yes, please explain). 12
14. At any time, have you been asked to No
resign, or have you been terminated
from employment? If yes, please provide
applicable dates and please indicate if a
severance agreement and/or release of
claims was executed by you regarding
such resignation/termination.
15. At any time, has anyone made a No
complaint against you to a professional
organization or your employer for
alleged violations of state or federal civil
rights or sexual harassment laws? If yes,
please provide all information and
applicable dates. Yes or No (If yes,
please explain).
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Janette Bower
6 p.m.
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Janette M. Bower
Contact Information
Address: MEN"
Email:
Work History
Cell:
2018 to Present City of Wadena, Minnesota (Population 4,100)
City Administrator
2016 to 2018 City of Menahga, Minnesota (population 1,300)
City Administrator
2003 to 2016 City of Palmer, Alaska (population 6,700)
City Clerk
2002 to 2003 City of Bethel, Alaska (population 6,300)
City Clerk
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Data Summary:
Candidate:
Organization:
Position:
Organization Budget:
Total Number of Employees in Organization:
Expected Salary:
Reporting Relationship:
Years of Experience:
Professional Affiliations:
• International City/County Management Association
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks
Janette M. Bower
City of Wadena,
Minnesota
City Administrator
$52,000,000
125
Within the posted range
Mayor and City Council
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IV
Janette M. Bower
December 20, 2020
City of Seward
Mayor and Council Members
PO Box 167
Seward, AK 99664
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself and for taking the time to review my
qualifications for the position of City Manager. I currently serve as the Wadena City Administrator
and believe I possess the knowledge and expertise to serve as the Seward City Manager.
I have served in local government for 20 years, 16 of those years in Alaska. I am a well-rounded
individual that truly loves local government and I possess an approachable leadership style that
fosters teamwork to accomplish goals.
I believe in open, honest communication and working collaboratively towards a goal. This
transparency is applied within the organization, with stakeholders, and the public. My motto is,
"tell me where you want to go and I will do my best to get you there".
I enjoy refining and developing new processes and procedures to create greater efficiencies. I
believe in "uncomplicating" the governmental processes to provide the public with a greater
understanding of their local government.
In each of the communities I have made it my goal to be a part of the community. By immersing
myself in the community I am not only able to learn the needs but to experience them as well. I
also believe this immersion has created a sense of community trust and awareness that I know
and understand what is going on.
Throughout my career I have demonstrated my ability to maintain a neutral political stance. I
believe everyone has a right to their stance and it is my duty to remain neutral and to complete
my work according to the established policies, procedures, municipal code, statutes, and council
directives.
Please note that although I am currently in , my husband and desire to return to Alaska.
Six of our 8 children live in Alaska. Fourteen o our 8 grandchildren live in Alaska. Relocating to
Alaska will not be an issue.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss my experience
which includes improved community relations, project oversight, and community development
projects.
Sincerely,
TJanette M. Bower
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Janette M . Bower
Highly skilled individual with
over 20 years of local
government experience, 16
of those years in Alaska.
Passionate about creating a
collaborative atmosphere that
is inclusive and accomplishes
the organization's goals.
Proficient and
responsive to change. Natural
leader with an approachable
leadership style.
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✓ Passion for public service
✓ Communicate and collaborate
✓ Ability to create and work within a team environment
✓ Critical thinker
✓ Budget Management
✓ Responsible and responsive
✓ Accurate work product
✓ Organized
✓ Progressive and visionary
✓ Skilled negotiator
✓ Approachable with a good sense of humor
✓ Highly ethical
City Administrator, City of Wadena, Minnesota May 2018 to present
• Direct and perform the actual day-to-day supervision and control of the administrative affairs of
the city.
• Coordinate enforcement of all laws of the State of Minnesota and City of Wadena Municipal Code
provisions.
• Prepare all city council legislation (legal documents) for city council adoption to ensure compliance
with federal, state, and local laws.
• Prepare for City Council adoption, a single, consolidated budget including statements related to
projected revenue, proposed sources of revenue and all expenditures and obligations incurred by
the City in the upcoming fiscal year.
• Exercise control over the fiscal expenditures of all departments and divisions of the City. Monitor
the expenditures and receipts of all departments against approved budgets and takes any needed
remedial action.
• Ensure effective systems are implemented for cash flow management and appropriate investment
of surplus funds.
• Prepare and monitor all capital improvement plans.
• Oversee all capital improvement projects and service programs, from inception to completion
ensuring the project is within budget and all contracts are in order.
• Manage and oversee all grant projects including writing grant applications and submitting required
reports.
• Manage and supervise all City departments and operations.
• Write and establish administrative policies and procedures necessary to ensure the proper and
efficient operation of all departments and divisions of the City.
• Issue administrative orders consistent with state law, city code provisions, and council policy.
• Supervise and manage local elections in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations.
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• Serve as the City's personnel officer and administers personnel functions within established policies
and procedures. Direct the evaluation of employee performance and recommends hiring,
promoting, demoting, and discharging employees.
• Serve as the City's representative for all negotiations with the City's recognized bargaining units
and oversee contract administration.
City Administrator, City of Menahga, Minnesota
April 2016 to May 2018
• Directed and performed the actual day-to-day supervision and control of the administrative affairs
of the city.
• Coordinated enforcement of all laws of the State of Minnesota and City of Wadena Municipal Code
provisions.
• Prepared all city council legislation for city council adoption to ensure compliance with federal,
state, and local laws.
• Prepared for City Council adoption, a single, consolidated budget including statements related to
projected revenue, proposed sources of revenue and all expenditures and obligations incurred by
the City in the upcoming fiscal year.
• Exercised control over the fiscal expenditures of all departments and divisions of the City. Monitored
the expenditures and receipts of all departments against approved budgets and took any needed
remedial action.
• Ensured effective systems were implemented for cash flow management and appropriate
investment of surplus funds.
• Prepared and monitored all capital improvement plans.
• Oversaw all capital improvement projects and service programs from inception to completion
ensuring the project were within budget and all contracts were in order.
• Managed and supervised City departments and operations.
• Wrote and established administrative policies and procedures necessary to ensure the proper and
efficient operation of all departments and divisions of the City.
• Issued administrative orders consistent with state law, city code provisions, and council policy.
• Supervised and managed local elections in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations.
• Served as the City's personnel officer and administered personnel functions within established
policies and procedures. Directed the evaluation of employee performance and recommends hiring,
promoting, demoting, and discharging employees.
City Clerk, City of Palmer, Alaska
• Served as staff to the city council.
July 2003 to April 2016
• Served as the City's Records Manager which consisted of development of the City's retention
schedule, provided training for department records coordinators, and ensure compliance with the
retention schedule.
• Prepared and reviewed council legislation for accuracy and content prior to council action.
• Maintained the Palmer Municipal Code.
• Wrote and proposed amendments to the City Charter for council adoption and voter ratification.
• Supervised and managed local elections in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations.
• Prepared and defended the city council and city clerk's budgets.
• Prepared agendas and council packets.
• Ensured compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
• Developed and maintained database of council legislation.
• Served as parliamentarian.
• Responded to public information requests.
• Developed and maintained the City's website.
• Developed and maintained the City's social media sites.
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City Clerk, City of Bethel, Alaska
• Served as staff to the city council.
May 2002 to June 2003
• Served as the City's Records Manager which consisted of development of the City's retention
schedule, provided training for department records coordinators, and ensure compliance with the
retention schedule.
• Prepared and reviewed council legislation for accuracy and content prior to council action.
• Maintained the Bethel Municipal Code.
• Supervised and managed local elections in accordance with prescribed laws and regulations.
• Prepared and defended the city council and city clerk's budgets.
• Prepared agendas and council packets.
• Ensured compliance with the Open Meetings Act.
• Developed and maintained database of council legislation.
• Served as parliamentarian.
• Responded to public information requests.
• Developed and maintained the City's website.
• Served as passport agent.
Graduated from Magic City High School, Minot, ND — 1983
Griffin Business College — 1985-1987
Eighteen years of continuing education courses to obtain Master Municipal Clerk (MMC) and International
Institute of City Managers — Credential Manager (IIMC-CM). These course include, but not limited to,
federal, state, and local laws, human resources, management, and contract and budget management.
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Janette Bower
Questionnaire name: Release of Information Candidate Questionnaire - Seward, AK - CM
- Jan 4, 2021
Questionnaire taken on: 2021-01-07
Job applied for: Seward, AK - City Manager (January 4, 2021) - Seward, AK
Question
NOTE: Any false response,
misrepresentation, or omission of
relevant information submitted by you
to the questions below may disqualify
you from eligibility, selection, or
appointment. Misleading or inaccurate
information may result in our client
withdrawing any conditional or final job
offer, or in litigation against you.
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Answer
Yes, I agree with these terms and conditions.
Janette
Marie
Bower
Alias Names: Other names by which Nieman, Rahe, Persinger
you've been known by. Ex. Nicknames,
Legal Names, Maiden Names etc.
Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They
etc.)
How did you learn about this position?
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Cell Phone:
Email Address:
She
ICMA
`&
Male or Female (Optional):
Female
REFERENCES: Whether you have GovHR USA may contact all references that I have submitted.
submitted references previously as part (*In checking this box you authorize GovHR USA to contact
of your original submission or as an your references.)
attachment to this form, please clearly
indicate to us which references we can
now contact without jeopardizing your
present employment.
Additional Reference Information:
EDUCATION: Highest Degree Earned: High School, some college
College/University & Location(city):
Additional Degree Earned:
College/University & Location(City):
Additional Degree Earned:
College/University & Location (City):
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
INFORMATION: 1. Total # of full time
employees in your current or most
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
2. Total # of full time employees in your
current or most recent department (if
applicable):
Griffin Business College
Tacoma, Washington
125
3. Total budget in your current or most $52,000,000
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
4. Total budget of your department or
areas of responsibility (if applicable):
5. Expected compensation for this
position:
6. Who do you (or did you) report to
(title only):
7. Related professional affiliations
Within the advertised posted range
Mayor and City Council
ICMA, HMC
8. Please confirm that you agree to Yes, I agree to immediately advise the GovHR consultant and
immediately advise the GovHR USA provide all necessary information.
consultant assigned to your recruitment
if you accept another position or your
employment circumstances change at
any point during the recruitment and
selection process for this position.
9. At any time in the last seven (7) years, No
have you been convicted of any offenses
relating to your operation of a motor
vehicle, or has your drivers license been
suspended for any reason? If yes, please
provide all information and applicable
dates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).
10. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, have you been a party to a lawsuit
in any court or administrative
proceeding, personally or
professionally? If yes, please provide
general information and applicable
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Scott McClure
7 p.m.
Contact Information
Address:
Cell:
Email:
Education
• Master of Public Administration
Portland State University
• Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Portland State University
Work History
2019 to 2020 City of Canby. Oregon (population 16,950)
City Administrator
2007 to 2019 City of Monmouth, Oregon (population 9,890)
City Manager
2004 to 2006 City of Coos Bay, Oregon (population 15,376)
City Manager
1996 to 2004 City of Brush, Colorado (population 5,117)
1998 to 2004 City Administrator
1996 to 1998 Assistant City Administrator
1989 to 1996 City of Gresham, Oregon (population 75,000)
Management Analyst, Budget Analyst, Administrative Aide
111989 to 611989 City of Gladstone, Oregon (popuation 10,163)
Intern
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Data Summary:
Candidate:
Organization:
Position:
Organization Budget:
Total Number of Employees in Organization:
Expected Salary:
Reporting Relationship:
Years of Experience:
Professional Affiliations:
• International City/County Management Association
• Oregon City/County Management Association
Scott D. McClure
City of Canby, Oregon
City Administrator
(Former)
$61,684,504
138
$120,000 - 130,000
City Council.
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December 22, 2020
Rachel Skaggs
Senior Vice President
GovHRUSA
Re: Seward, AK City Manager Position
Dear Ms. Skaggs:
Please find enclosed my application materials to apply for the position of Seward City
Manager. I am very excited to apply for this position. Based on the profile, I think I would
be a great fit for the organization and could make an immediate positive impact.
I am looking for a new challenge in a great community. Seward would be a unique and
exceptional city to work and live in. Based on my research, the organization seems very
progressive and forward -looking and offers an extensive array of service. The city itself is
wonderful, with nice commercial and residential areas circled by magnificent beauty.
I have thirty years of local government management experience in multiple, diverse
communities similar to Seward. I have demonstrated expertise in all areas of city
administration. This includes community and economic development, finance and
budgeting, human resources, service delivery, utility management (including electric),
public safety and capital planning and construction.
I am a highly personable, collaborative and ethical leader that excels in developing
relationships and building high-performance organizations. My skillset ranges from
visioning and strategic thinking, down to the smallest operational details. I provide the
highest levels of support to elected officials, management and line staff. I am also highly
engaged in the community and in professional organizations, including serving on business
and non-profit boards.
I would truly appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my extensive skills and experience
could benefit the City of Seward. Please contact me at if you need any
additional information.
Sincerely,
Sca# D, '?lac&yze
Scott D. McClure
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Scott D. McClure
Objective
A professional, challenging position in local government management.
Skills
• Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of city management
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to create a long-term vision and strategically implement the vision
• Very involved in the community and forges strong partnerships
Experience
City Administrator
City of Canby, OR (Pop. 16,950)
10/19 - 2/20
Key Responsibilities: Assist the City Council with goal -setting and policy making;
supervise and support all City operations, including serving as Public Works Director;
enforce City rules and regulations; manage the annual budget process, purchasing and
financial reporting; complete major projects; implement public relations and community
engagement strategies; interface with local, regional and state organizations.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Set up systems for department head communication and established team
expectations
✓ Completed extensive community outreach to citizens, businesses, partner
organizations and City advisory committees
✓ Enhanced city's external and internal communications
✓ Gained approval for a new Planner position to help keep up with rapid growth and
multiple development projects
✓ Maintained progress on all assigned projects
Scott D. McClure
City Manager
City of Monmouth, OR (Pop. 9,890)
1/07 - 10/19
Key Responsibilities: Assist the City Council with goal -setting and policy making;
supervise and support all City operations; enforce City rules and regulations; manage the
annual budget process, purchasing and financial reporting; complete major projects;
implement public relations and community engagement strategies; interface with local,
regional and state organizations.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Moved organization from a status quo position to dynamic and vision -focused
✓ Maintain excellent financial position through a recession and ongoing cost pressures
✓ Transformed the Downtown area
✓ Upgraded City utility systems, infrastructure and parks
✓ Built a new Police Station and electric utility headquarters, and expanded the Senior
Center
✓ Supported actions to improve and expand the community's broadband system
✓ Led a highly successful and innovative community engagement project
City Manager
City of Coos Bay, OR (Pop. 15,376)
11/04 - 9/06
Key Responsibilities: Assist the City Council with goal -setting and policy making;
supervise and oversee all City operations; enforce City rules and regulations; manage the
annual budget process, purchasing and financial reporting; complete major projects;
implement public relations and community engagement strategies; interface with local,
regional and state organizations.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Corrected a significant budget imbalance
✓ Developed City's first system development charge programs
✓ Helped acquire and reopen a closed historic movie theater
✓ Acquired and prepped site for a new historical museum
✓ Started redevelopment planning for a neglected portion of the town
✓ Oversaw negotiations and planning for a complex development project
Scott D. McClure
City Administrator
City of Brush, CO (Pop. 5,117)
7/98 - 11/04
Key Responsibilities: Assist the City Council with goal -setting and policy making;
supervise and oversee all City operations; enforce City rules and regulations; manage the
annual budget process, purchasing and financial reporting; complete major projects;
implement public relations and community engagement strategies; interface with local,
regional and state organizations.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Strengthened City's water rights portfolio
✓ Led complex negotiations for the expansion of a locally owned power plant
✓ Worked with a new company and State agencies to reopen a private prison
✓ Updated the City's compensation system
✓ Protected the City's water source from a pipeline development project
Assistant City Administrator
City of Brush, CO (Pop. 5,117)
5/96 - 7/98
Key Responsibilities: Manage building and planning functions; serve as Risk Manager;
supervise front office staff; complete special projects.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Developed suite of new risk management policies and upgraded safety practices
✓ Assisted with enhancements to the annual budget process
✓ Managed recruitment for new Parks and Recreation Director
✓ Developed new City Comprehensive Plan
Management Analyst, Budget Analyst, Administrative Aide 7/89 - 4/96
City of Gresham, OR (Pop. 75,000)
Key Responsibilities: Provided a variety of general administrative support to City
departments, including budgeting, capital improvement planning, citizen involvement and
Council support.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Tightened procedures for the Sister City Program and added a new city
✓ Participated in a complete redesign of the City's budget process
✓ Coordinated development of Oregon's second Stormwater Utility
✓ Continually improved City's capital improvement planning
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Scott D. McClure
Intern
City of Gladstone, OR (Pop. 10,163)
1/89 - 6/89
Key Responsibilities: Provided a variety of administrative support to the city
administrative staff.
Significant Accomplishments:
✓ Enhanced presentation of annual budget
✓ Developed draft grant format for development of an industrial park
Education
Master of Public Administration
1989
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science, Political Science
1986
Portland State University
Affiliations/Community Involvement
Current
International City/County Management Oregon City/County Management
Association, Member Association, Member
Previous
City/County Insurance Services, Trustee,
Past President and Vice -President
Monmouth Independence Networks
(Telecom), Vice -President, President
Oregon Municipal Electric Utilities Assoc.,
President, Vice -President, Board Member
:I
Chemeketa Cooperative Regional Library
Service, Board Member
Monmouth -Independence Chamber of
Commerce, Board Member
Monmouth Business Association,
Secretary, President, Vice -President
Kea
Scott D. McClure
Affiliations/Community Involvement (cont.)
Monmouth -Independence Rotary Club,
Treasurer, President, Vice -President
Salem Health West Valley Foundation,
Vice -Chair, Board Member
Smith Fine Arts Series, President, Vice -
President, Board Member
Western Oregon University Foundation,
Board Member
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Board
Member
Colorado City/County Management
Association, President, Vice -President,
Board Member
NE Colorado RC&D, President, Board
Member
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Scott McClure
Questionnaire name: Release of Information Candidate Questionnaire - Seward, AK - CM
- Jan 4, 2021
Questionnaire taken on: 2021-01-05
Job applied for: Seward, AK - City Manager (January 4, 2021) - Seward, AK
Question
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to the questions below may disqualify
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appointment. Misleading or inaccurate
information may result in our client
withdrawing any conditional or final job
offer, or in litigation against you.
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Answer
Yes, I agree with these terms and conditions.
Scott
Douglas
McClure
Alias Names: Other names by which None
you've been known by. Ex. Nicknames,
Legal Names, Maiden Names etc.
Preferred Pronoun (ex. He/She/They
etc.)
How did you learn about this position?
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
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Email Address:
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Portland State University
BS - Political Science
Portland State University 13 8
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT 138
INFORMATION: 1. Total # of full time
employees in your current or most
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
2. Total # of full time employees in your 138
current or most recent department (if
applicable):
3. Total budget in your current or most $61,684,504
recent overall organization (if
applicable):
4. Total budget of your department or
areas of responsibility (if applicable):
5. Expected compensation for this
position:
6. Who do you (or did you) report to
(title only):
7. Related professional affiliations
$61,684,504
$120,000 - 130,000
City Council
ICMA, OCCMA
8. Please confirm that you agree to Yes, I agr� to immediately advise the GovHR consultant and
immediately advise the GovHR USA
consultant assigned to your recruitment
if you accept another position or your
employment circumstances change at
any point during the recruitment and
selection process for this position.
9. At any time in the last seven (7) years,
have you been convicted of any offenses
relating to your operation of a motor
vehicle, or has your drivers license been
suspended for any reason? If yes, please
provide all information and applicable
dates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).
10. At any time in the last seven (7)
years, have you been a party to a lawsuit
in any court or administrative
proceeding, personally or
professionally? If yes, please provide
general information and applicable
dates. Additionally, please identify the
applicable venue or jurisdiction of any
applicable court or administrative
proceeding, and if known, the current
status and/or disposition of such court
or administrative proceeding. Yes or No
(If yes, please list and briefly explain).
provide all necessary information.
No
City sued for indirect involvement in a police incident. Settled in
2017 in U.S. District Court.
11. At any time in the last seven (7) No
years, have you been disciplined by your
employer, for any reason? If yes, please
provide all information and applicable
dates. Yes or No (If yes, please explain).
12. At any time in the last seven (7)
years, have you been investigated by a
professional association or other
organization, including but not limited
to a governmental entity with
investigative authority, for any reason?
If yes, please provide all information
and applicable dates. Yes or No (If yes,
please explain).
13. At any time in the last seven (7)
years, has anyone made a complaint
against you to a professional association
regarding your professional status or
certification? If yes, please provide all
information and applicable dates. Yes or
No
No
No (If yes, please explain).
Ki.
14. At any time, have you been asked to City of Canby - no cause termination 2020 with severance and
resign, or have you been terminated release of claims.
from employment? If yes, please provide City of Coos Bay - no cause termination 2006 with severance
applicable dates and please indicate if a package and release of claims.
severance agreement and/or release of
claims was executed by you regarding
such resignation/termination.
15. At any time, has anyone made a No
complaint against you to a professional
organization or your employer for
alleged violations of state or federal civil
rights or sexual harassment laws? If yes,
please provide all information and
applicable dates. Yes or No (If yes,
please explain).
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