Assistant City Manager – City of Clearwater, FL
MGT is pleased to assist the City of Clearwater, FL (pop. 116,850) in the search for a new Assistant City Manager who will support the City Manager in implementing strategic policies, and overseeing performance, coordination, and administration of city operations to enhance community services.
The Position
The Assistant City Manager will support the City Manager and oversee assigned departments including: Community Redevelopment Agency, Economic Development & Housing, Planning and Development, Parks and Recreation, and Clearwater Public Library System. The Assistant City Manager will play a pivotal role during an exciting period of the city’s growth. They will lead staff in a variety of diverse strategic initiatives, specifically, coordinating the acquisition and disposition of over 20 acres of Pinellas County-owned real estate in downtown Clearwater as the county government contemplates its relocation to a more centralized location. This will be an opportunity to actively engage in urban redevelopment planning amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars in future development potential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Public Affairs, Human Resources Management, or Finance, or a field relating to the area of supervision. A Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of executive-level experience in municipal government with progressively responsible professional duties as a department director or managerial position.
- Experience with Economic Development, Planning and Development, and Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) is required.
- Credentialed status with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), and or the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred and highly desirable.
- A comparable combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary skills and knowledge will also be considered.
Other Important Information
The salary range – $153,898.23 – $246,237.18. Target Entry Salary – $200,000.00 DOQ
Application Deadline: December 27, 2024
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