Jim Gailey

County Manager at Cumberland County
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(386) 825-5501
Location
South Portland, Maine, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
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Credentials

  • Leadership
    Professional Development Academy
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Leadership Intensive (Xi Class)
    Institute of Civic Leadership (now lift360)
    Jun, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certified Maine Town/City/County Manager
    Maine Town, City & County Management Association

Experience

  • Cumberland County
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • County Manager
      • Jun 2017 - Present

      Responsible for the effective operation of the administrative functions of Cumberland County government under the direction of the County Commissioners, in keeping with the county policy and the laws of the State of Maine. Develops and oversees a 59 million dollar budget, twelve departments comprising of 400 county employees. Serves as Contract Administrator and overseer of affairs at the Cross Insurance Arena. Aids in policy and legislative affairs at the local, county, state and federal levels.

    • Assistant County Manager
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

      Supports the County Manager in the day-to-day operations of Cumberland County and the development of the General Fund Budget, Jail Budget and Capital Plan. Directly oversee the departments of Assessing, Facilities, Registry of Deeds, Emergency Management and Information Technology. Represents the County in Augusta during the legislative session. Serves as the liaison between the County and the Cross Insurance Arena Board of Trustees and the 28 towns and cities in Cumberland County.

  • City of South Portland
    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • City Manager
      • May 2007 - Jul 2016

      Responsible for a 30+ million dollar budget and an 8 million dollar Capital PlanOversee 290+ FT and PT employeesWork with a seven member City Council on project development and policy implementationWork with local business owners up through large international companiesAlways striving to do things better and make city government more sustainableMaine City Manager of the Year 2014

    • Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director
      • Jan 2006 - May 2007

      Worked on special projects/policies for the City Manager and administered the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.

    • Community Development Director
      • Apr 2004 - Jan 2006

      Developed the City's program for the Federal Community Development Block Grant Program. Worked with the Community Development Advisory Committee to provided oversight of the Program.

    • Site Planner
      • May 1997 - Apr 2004

      Oversaw the review and completion of all residential and commercial site plan, subdivision and zoning applications for the City. Staffed the Planning Board. Worked on numerous special projects around the City including grant writing, plan design and implementation and public outreach. Had the opportunity to do projects that range from a small corner store to large office buildings, shopping malls, restaurants and expansions to semiconductor wafer plants.

    • Finance Collections Officer
      • Mar 1995 - May 1997

      Handled real estate and personal property payments. Tracked down delinquent taxpayers, filed real estate and sewer liens and handled monthly interest checks on City investments.

Education

  • University of Southern Maine Muskie School of Public Policy
    Master’s Degree, Public Policy and Management
    1996 - 2001
  • University of Maine at Farmington
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography
    1990 - 1994

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