To be successful in this important leadership position, the new City Manager will be expected to; promote proven local government best practices tailored to the needs of a growing community and work collaboratively with elected officials, staff, business leaders, and residents to advance a shared vision for responsible growth and long-term sustainability; demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive working relationships with the Mayor & Council, staff, citizens/stakeholders, other local government jurisdictions, and state officials; project professionalism, demonstrate accessibility and responsiveness to citizen needs while balancing economic development and infrastructure demands with the fiscal stewardship required to sustain services now and in the future. The City of Kennesaw offers a competitive benefits package including: Health Care Coverage with the choice of two Point of Service (POS) options and a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA); PPO dental and vision insurance with City contributions, City-paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability, 457(b) Defined Contribution Plan with City contributions, Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Annual Personal Days, and a Car Allowance.