Hinson Consulting, LLC

We are pleased to be assisting SCISWA in this search: Landfill Director, South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency (SCISWA), 1736 Highway T-17, Tracy, Iowa. SCISWA has a service area of 69,000 people in Lucas, Monroe, Marion, and Poweshiek Counties and is seeking a dedicated public servant for the position of Landfill Director.  Starting annual salary for candidates with preferred qualifications is $120-130K. Preferred qualifications include 5 years of relevant and progressive management experience and Iowa landfill operator certification. Non-certified applicants must obtain certification within 3 months of hire.  Relocation allowance is negotiable. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com (“SCISWA” in subject line). Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Detailed profile available at: bit.ly/sciswa25.   Apply by October 15, 2025. EOE.

Check out this opening- Theia Management Consulting is in the lead with our assistance: The City of Waukon, Iowa (population 3,827) seeks a dedicated city management professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills, planning and economic development abilities, significant management and supervisory experience, a commitment to transparent and collaborative leadership, and have a passion for community engagement, and strategic planning as its next City Manager. Waukon is a vibrant hub in northeastern Iowa, with a scenic setting, modest cost of living,accomplished public schools, and a growing commercial base. It is located in the Driftless Area, known for its beautiful limestone bluffs and rolling hills. Its scenic surroundings offernumerous outdoor recreation opportunities.Starting annual salary for preferred qualifications $95,000 to $105,000 and competitivebenefits package. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of progressive public sector management experience. City of Waukon residency is required within six months of hire. Relocation allowance is negotiable. Applications should be submitted to theiamanagementconsulting@gmail.com by 4:00 p.m.September 19, 2025. Requested materials include: a cover letter, resume, and five work-related references. https://bit.ly/waukoncm25

City Administrator, Orange City, Iowa. Orange City (population 6,547), a premier county-seat community in growing northwest Iowa, is seeking a visionary and energetic leader for the position of City Administrator. Current CA is retiring after 6 years in the position. Starting annual salary for preferred qualifications $130-145K.  Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and seven years of progressive public sector management experience. The position directly oversees all municipal departments and is responsible for planning & zoning, budgeting, public/community relations, regulatory compliance and project management. Orange City residency is required within six months of hire. Relocation & transitional housing allowances are negotiable. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com. Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Apply by September 9, 2025 at 4 PM.  EOE. Detailed position profile available at: https://lnkd.in/gyVKEgY7.

Charles City, a progressive community of 7,396 in North-Central Iowa with a decades-long history of successful long-term managers is seeking a City Administrator. Starting pay $135K-145K for preferred qualifications. Our organizational surveying found a Mayor & Council very much on the same page as the staff and moving forward together. Check it out and apply by September 3! https://lnkd.in/g578Wy3f

Join an exciting community in the heart of the Omaha metro area! City Administrator, Carter Lake, Iowa.  Carter Lake (population 3,791), a unique and vibrant community located in the heart of the Omaha metropolitan area, is seeking a strong and collaborative leader as its first City Administrator. Starting annual salary for preferred qualifications $120-130K, with a full benefits package. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of progressive public sector management experience. Residency is preferred but not required. Relocation allowance is negotiable for candidates establishing residency. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com. Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on June 26, 2025. Position profile available at: https://lnkd.in/gaSw9if9. EOE.

Excellent opportunity in Central Iowa! City Administrator, Boone, Iowa. Boone (population 12,460), a growing county seat community located near Ames and Des Moines in Central Iowa, is seeking a strong and collaborative leader for the position of City Administrator. Starting annual salary for preferred qualifications $160-170K, as well as a car allowance and a full benefits package. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of progressive public sector management experience. City of Boone residency is required within six months of hire. Relocation allowance is negotiable. Detailed position profile available at: https://bit.ly/booneca2025. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com. Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on April 8, 2025. EOE.

City Administrator, Clear Lake, Iowa Sail ahead with one of Iowa's premier small communities! This is the 3rd time the position has been open in 58 years! https://lnkd.in/gBAEbCzW

As the federal government mindlessly sheds a great deal of talent, I would encourage any displaced workers with skillsets that might translate well to local government to consider some upcoming openings we will be filling in Iowa: - Boone City Administrator - Clear Lake City Administrator - Slater City Administrator - Stuart Public Works Director For these openings, we will be looking for a strong academic foundation, supervisory experience, and personnel and financial acumen. City administration offers the opportunity to make a big difference in a community and tremendous variety and challenges every day. Compensation is very competitive and continues to rise above the rate of inflation on average year-over-year due to high demand and low supply of qualified candidates. Typical benefits would include excellent health insurance and participation in the IPERS public pension system or an equivalent contribution to a 457 defined contribution plan. Please reach out on LinkedIn or at hinsonconsultingllc@gmail.com to discuss further. Sincerely, Brent Hinson Hinson Consulting, LLC

Neat historic small town just 20 miles east of Des Moines! City Administrator, Colfax, Iowa. Colfax (population 2,255), a proud and historic community located in the Des Moines metropolitan area, is seeking a service-driven and visionary leader to be its next City Administrator.  Starting annual salary for candidates with preferred qualifications $95-105K. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of progressive public sector management experience. Residency is not required. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com (“Colfax” in subject line).  Application materials requested include: a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Detailed profile available at: https://bit.ly/colfax25. Apply by February 14, 2025. EOE.

City Manager, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Oskaloosa (population 11,537), a progressive and growing college town in south-central Iowa located under an hour’s drive from the Des Moines Metro, is seeking a visionary and energetic leader for the position of City Manager. Starting annual salary $140-170K, depending on qualifications and experience. Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and 5-7 years of progressive public sector management experience. City of Oskaloosa residency is required within six months of hire. Relocation allowance is negotiable. It is important that the City Manager establish residency and be active in the community. Applications should be submitted to hinsonapplications@gmail.com. Application materials requested include: a City of Oskaloosa application (available at https://bit.ly/oskyapp), a cover letter, resume, salary history, and five work-related references. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 PM on February 7, 2025. EOE.