City Manager

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday March, 9, 2025 by 11:59pm

STARTING PAY: $115,000/yr

REPORTS TO: City Council

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF BROOKSVILLE:

20 days of PTO for the first year (unutilized hours roll over) and accrual increases with years of service

12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

Flexible scheduling for participating departments

Florida Retirement System Pension and Investment Plan

Employer paid health coverage

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 a year!

JOB SUMMARY/OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION: The City Manager reports to the City Council and is responsible for the day-to-day business operation of the City pursuant to City Charter, Section 3.01 and directions and policies established by City Council or as prescribed by ordinance, resolution or law. Shall be responsible to the City Council, which is five (5) members, for the administration of all City affairs placed in his or her charge by or under the Charter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Appoint, suspend or remove City employees and appointive administrative officers provided for by and under the Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, the Charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to the Charter. May authorize any administrative officer who is subject to his or her direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office or agency.
• Administrate and enforce all laws, ordinances, contracts and franchises.
• Negotiate all contracts, franchises, acquisition and disposition of property either in proper person or through agents designated by him or her and, upon approval thereof by the Council, the implementation on behalf of the City of all agreements, leases, deeds and other instruments in connection therewith.
• Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by the Charter or by law.
• Attend all Council Meetings and have the right to take part in discussion but may not vote.
• See that all laws, provisions of the Charter and acts of the Council, subject to enforcement by him or her or by officers subject to his or her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
• Prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message and capital program to the Council in a form provided by ordinance.
• Submit to the Council and make available to the public a complete report of the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.
• Make such other reports as the Council may require concerning the operation of the City departments, offices and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision.
• Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the City as he or she deems desirable.
• Sign contracts on behalf of the City pursuant to the provisions of appropriation ordinances.
• Perform such other duties as are specified in the Charter or may be required by the Council.
• Make such recommendations as the Manager deems necessary or expedient in the interest of the City to the Council relating to the adoption of ordinances and resolutions; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall prevent that City Council in the exercise of its legislative functions and powers from calling into consultation the boards or departments and other officers and employees of the City wherever in the judgment of the Council it may be necessary, but neither the Council nor any member shall interfere with the conduct of any department officer or any employee in the discharge of their duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of government operations.
• Considerable knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of business and public administration.
• Considerable knowledge and skill in negotiating techniques with a proven record of successful contract negotiations and administration.
• Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations preferable.
• Skill in personnel administration, budgeting, accounting, grants, grants administration, intergovernmental relationships, growth management issues, public safety, public works and enterprise operations.
• Strong skills in communication, organization and public relations.
• Ability to organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the departments and divisions of municipal government.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, organizational management, or other directly related field from a regionally accredited college or university and five (5) years of executive experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, other equivalent governmental executive experience. Preferred education and experience, a Master's degree in public administration from a regionally accredited college or university; and either ten (10) years of experience as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or other equivalent governmental executive experience, or five (5) years of local government service and five (5) years proven senior level experience in business environment. Experience in Florida is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: City of Brooksville is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, City of Brooksville provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

Salary : $5,250 - $115,000