City Manager Position Available In Indian River, Florida

City Manager City of Fellsmere Fellsmere, FL 32948

JOB City of Fellsmere, FloridaGovernment City Manager Position AnnouncementPay:

$100,000.00 – $150,000.00 per yearPlease do not apply unless you have extensive Government Management Experience. This position requires past Executive Management Experience in Government. Please forward your cover letter and resume to financedirector@cityoffellsmere.org. DO NOT submit transcripts, reference letters, or backup documents until requested.

The Mayor and City Council seek to recruit a new City Manager to fill the vacancy left by the former manager, who resigned. The new City Manager must have the abilities and experience to guide Fellsmere with an appropriate combination of community orientation, leadership, and operational skills.

Fellsmere is a diverse, politically stable community with a population of 4,990 (2024 BEBR), comprising approximately 57 square miles, located in Indian River County, Florida, approximately an hour and a half from West Palm Beach and Orlando. A small-town community with a residential/agricultural atmosphere, Fellsmere has opportunities for tremendous growth. While protecting the character of its core, the city has also consciously positioned itself through annexation and economic development incentives with a progressive regulatory framework for long-term sustainable growth.

Fellsmere operates under the Council/Manager form of government by Charter. The City Council is vested with policy-making and legislative authority. The City Council consists of a Mayor and four Council members, elected on a non-partisan basis with staggered 2-year terms. City Council members are not subject to term limits. The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Council as the Chief Administrative Officer. The City Manager has oversight of the Police, Public Works/Utilities, Finance, and Community Development/Building Services departments. Fire/Rescue and Library services are provided by Indian River County. Including Council members, the city has 37 employee positions, making teamwork a key work ethic. The

FY 2024-25

budgeted General Fund is $4,249,188, with a total of $48,742,798 for all budgeted funds.

City Charter and Code information on the City Manager may be found at https://library.municode.com/fl/fellsmere/codes/code_of_ordinances .

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

Requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, with a preference for a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a closely related field. Five years of full-time progressively responsible experience in an administrative capacity for a County or Municipality with a demonstrated record of achievement. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.•The ideal candidate will be a manager or assistant manager with at least 5 years of full time municipal management experience and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public management, finance, business or a related field. A master’s degree in public administration finance, business or a related field plus Florida local government management experience are preferred. A demonstrated record of experience in; upper-level management, governmental organizations, developing and monitoring organizational budgets, intergovernmental relations, economic development and supervision of multiple departments. Because Fellsmere is a small community, the City Manager is expected to be a strong, hands-on, ethical, team-oriented leader with effective communication skills, a strong commitment to a diverse citizenry, and analytical problem-solving skills.

The City Council will provide a competitive salary and benefits. Starting salary will be $100,000 to $150,000, depending on qualifications. The City Manager is required to reside within a radius of 40 miles from City Hall within six (6) months from the effective date of the Employment Agreement. All finalist candidates will be subject to financial, educational, professional, press, criminal, and social media background checks.

How to ApplyQualified candidates should complete an application on: financedirector@cityoffellsmere.org and include a cover letter and resume no later than 5:00 PM EDT on July 18, 2025.Please provide any and all Social Media Links on your resume, including, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram or any other Social Media.

EXEMPTIONS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS

DISCLOSUREAre you a current or former law enforcement officer, other employee or the spouse or child of a current or former law enforcement officer who is exempt from public records under Section 119.071 (4)(d) 2.a. Florida Statutes? If so please note this on your application, cover letter and resume that you are exempt.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Warren, Human Resources Director at financedirector@cityoffellsmere.org or (772)-646-6304.The City Council anticipates that final interviews will take place in the City of Fellsmere in August/September 2025. The city does not pay travel expenses for interviews.

Additional information about Fellsmere may be found at the City’s website https://www.cityoffellsmere.org.

The Florida Senior Advisor Program, a voluntary organization affiliated with the Florida City and County Management Association, will assist in screening applicants.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS PREFERENCE/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

The City of Fellsmere is an equal opportunity and drug-free workplace employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical disability, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or other non-merit factors (except as limited by law, personnel rules, collective bargaining agreements, or bona fide occupational requirements). Women and minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Fellsmere participates in E-Verify.

Please note: Under Florida law, application packets become public records when received by the city.

Job Type:

Full-timeSchedule:

8-hour shift Monday to FridayAbility to

Commute:

Fellsmere, FL 32948 (Required)

Work Location:

In personAbility to

Relocate:

Required to reside within a radius of 40 miles from City Hall within six (6) months from the effective date of the Employment Agreement.