The City of Deerfield Beach (pop. 87,325) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as City Manager. The City Manager provides daily oversight and administration of the City and is responsible for a wide variety of municipal operations, services, projects, and programs.

The City of Deerfield Beach is located on the beautiful east coast of southern Florida in Broward County. Deerfield Beach encompasses 16.3 square miles of land with a unique mix of urban and suburban living. A year-round tropical climate with an average 251 days of sun- shine, makes the City one of the most attractive places in the U.S. to call home. Deerfield Beach is a nautical destination with beautiful beaches, waterways and ocean access making it ideal for boaters, fisherman and surfers. The weather, many attractions and low cost of living attract a diverse community of permanent residents plus seasonal residents from all over the Northeast United States and Canada. The City is home to 90,000 residents and a robust business community with several advanced industrial businesses. Other cities and international airports within close proximity include Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami.

Government
The Deerfield Beach City Commission is a five-member body elected for four-year terms, with a limit of two terms. The mayor is elected at large, with four commissioners elected by district.
The City Commission operates professionally, exercising the legal powers of the City Charter. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer of the city, appointed by the Commission, with broad discretion and decision-making authority, consistent with the Charter and direction from the Commission.

The City Manager works closely with the City Commission in the development of the City’s Strategic Plan. In addition, the City Manager leads implementation of the Plan with responsibility for the identification of resources, prioritization of initiatives and projects and development of strategies. The City has a proposed budget of approximately $375M for FY 2025, supporting the municipal services it provides directly and by contract. The latter includes police and fire services provided by the Broward County Sheriff. The City has approximately 400 FTE’s, supplemented by part-time employees, primarily for beach and parks.

The City Manager oversees all operational and administrative departments that govern City business. The departments include Community Services Economic Development, Environmental Services, Financial Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Office of the City Clerk, Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development, Public Affairs and Marketing, Public Safety and Sustainable Management.

For additional information about the city, visit http://www.deerfield-beach.com/

Essential Job Functions
• Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City
• Attend Commission meetings, providing information and recommendations
• Ensure that laws, City Charter provisions and City Commission directions are faithfully executed
• Prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Commission
• Report on the finances and administrative activities of the city at the end of the fiscal year
• Advise the Commission of city financial conditions, trends and anticipated needs
• During an emergency or disaster, assume full direction of all municipal operations in the absence of the mayor and vice-mayor
• Provide direction for the City’s strategic plan, budget, projects and initiatives
• Confer with the Commission, the business community, and civic groups regarding needs, problems, or issues.
• Confer with department directors and staff to review, plan, and discuss planning and operations.
• Performs other related tasks as required

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field from an accredited university or college. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible government experience. At least five years of upper management / executive leadership experience in local government

Salary
• Minimum starting salary for negotiation is $220,000. Actual salary will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• The City offers an excellent array of benefits.

Application
Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references by December 9, 2024, to the attention of Jim Dinneen, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter. Questions may be directed to Jim Dinneen at (386) 846-2612.

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be subject to Florida Sunshine Laws.