City Manager Jobs

Under policy direction of the City Commission, the City Manager is responsible for planning, directing, managing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the City of Winter Springs.

This position is tasked with coordinating City services and activities among City departments and with outside agencies; and providing highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City's Mayor and Commission.

The City Manager is responsible for directing all City functions through subordinate department directors, including financial and personnel activities of the City. This position exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

The City Manager also aids the Mayor and Commission regarding policy decisions and their implementation.

Whether presenting ideas in a public meeting or advising a committee, the City Manager is called upon to work with the public on a regular basis and must be able to listen to and inform the public about the City's policies and procedures and receive feedback.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and contributes to the annual budget at the end of each fiscal year and presents it to the City Commission and Mayor.
• Prepares the agenda for Commission meetings. Schedules decisions and reviews documents submitted for completeness and clarity. Attends meetings and presents oral reports.
• Assists the Commission in the development of long-range goals for city services and finances.
• Participates in programs and activities to strengthen employee/employer relationships.
• Ensures development of individual department plans to implement city goals and objectives. Conducts necessary analyses to evaluate city performance.
• Responsible for maintaining, on behalf of the city, an adequate record of property.
• Formulates and recommends new and revised policies and operating procedures for approval by the Commission.
• Sees that all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the commission are faithfully executed and enforced.
• Works closely with the City Attorney, who pursuant to the City Charter is appointed and serves under the direction of the City Commission.
• Hires and supervises all department heads and evaluates performance in a timely manner.
• Advises, counsels, and consults with the City Commission in connection with the beautification and preservation of natural beauty of the city including the City's master beautification plan.
• Represents the City and Commission to media, citizens, and local organizations regarding questions, suggestions, and complaints.

Requirements

• Work is performed inside an office environment.
• Previous municipal and local government experience or prior experience in a significant leadership role in the private sector.
• This position is a full-time, exempt role.
• Advanced legal knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Advanced budget knowledge.
• Some work is required outdoors (attending City events, etc.)
• Ten (10) years of proven management experience.
• This position requires the ability to hear (with or without correction), see (with or without correction), and speak.
• Valid driver's license.

Compensation

The City of Winter Springs offers a competitive annual salary range of $180,000 - $200,000 based on experience and qualifications plus excellent benefits.

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