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International City/County Management Association
City Manager
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What they do
A City or Town Manager manages operations and administration for a city or town. Oversees and directs all municipal departments. Implements policies that are voted upon by elected officials on a city or town council, and reports to the council on operations, finances or policy. Manages city or town budgets.
$203,968 / year median in Florida
+3% projected growth
Job Description
City Manager City of St. Augustine Beach, FL The City Commission is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as its next City Manager and guide one of Northeast Florida's most respected beach communities into its next chapter. The Ideal Candidate is an Experienced, Collaborative, and Visionary Leader The City Commission seeks a principled and accomplished municipal executive who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. The successful candidate will be an approachable, relationship-driven leader who values transparency, collaboration, and responsive public service. The next City Manager will possess the experience and judgment necessary to lead a high-performing organization while maintaining the quality of life that St. Augustine Beach residents enjoy.
Experience and Qualities:
- Extensive experience as a city or county manager or assistant manager, with expertise in strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, and intergovernmental relations.
- High integrity and strong ethical standards.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to keeping elected officials informed and engaged.
- A calm, deliberate leadership style with a proven record of servant-manager leadership, treating others with respect and dignity, leading by example, and viewing employee challenges as opportunities for growth.
- Strong listening skills and a commitment to serving the City's residents and elected representatives, with a focus on responding promptly and thoroughly to community concerns and requests.
- A deep understanding of the Florida political landscape and the ability to foster effective intergovernmental relations.
- A commitment to community engagement and building trust with businesses and residents. Executive Competencies The successful candidate should bring demonstrated experience in:
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
- Municipal budgeting and long-range financial planning.
- Personnel management and employee development.
- Capital improvement planning and infrastructure management.
- Intergovernmental relations and partnership development.
- Policy implementation and organizational performance management.
- Economic development, community engagement, and public communications.
- Identifying operational efficiencies and pursuing innovative solutions that enhance public service. Experience & Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in municipal or county government, including significant supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in municipal finance, budgeting, and organizational management.
- A record of professional stability, integrity, and meaningful accomplishments throughout a career in public service. Preferred
- Master's degree in public administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline.
- Experience serving in a commission-manager or council-manager form of government.
- Experience working in a Florida coastal community or similar environment, including knowledge of hurricane preparedness, emergency management, coastal resiliency, and environmental stewardship.