The City of Fort Pierce is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as City Manager. This key role involves overseeing the daily administration of municipal operations, services, and projects. Located on Florida’s beautiful Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce offers a unique blend of scenic beaches, rich culture, and a thriving waterfront, including the Port of Fort Pierce and Fort Pierce Inlet. With a focus on redevelopment, park enhancements, and environmental sustainability, the city also boasts vibrant cultural institutions and a strong educational system. The City Manager will lead Fort Pierce into its next chapter of growth, all while enjoying the benefits of a small-town atmosphere with easy access to larger metropolitan areas.

This position is exempt from Veterans Preference

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The City Manager acts as the municipal government’s chief executive and administrative head and is responsible to City Commission for the proper administration of all affairs of the City of Fort Pierce. They exercise general supervision and control over all City departments, except the offices of the City Clerk, City Attorney, and the City’s Independent Auditor. City Manager must reside within city limits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Directs the overall effort of the City government; appoints department heads and acts as appointing authority for City employees.
• Administers through subordinate department heads such functions as law enforcement, planning, maintenance of public streets, parks, garage, City buildings, sanitation, financial operations, budgets, code violations and inspectional services, and related functions.
• Prepares annual City budget for submission to the City Commission. Submits recommendations to the City Commission for their discussion and approval concerning the efficient operation of the City government.
• Keeps City Commission informed of general City operations and activities.
• Makes plans and recommends future programs of the City.
• Maintains community respect through good public relations and by keeping residents informed of City progress and policies.
• Discusses problems and complaints concerning City operations with the taxpayers and refers to appropriate official for action.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations as applied to the activities and programs of municipal government.
• Knowledge of municipal planning, code enforcement, economic development, public works, water and sewer system, and land use issues.
• Knowledge of current management, budget, finance, and administrative practices.
• Ability to build and function as a member of an effective team.
• Ability to build a cohesive unit from diverse departments.
• Ability to plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to read and interpret reports presented by consultants and other departments to make succinct and concise summaries of such reports.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as a personal computer and standard computer access analysis utilization programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone.
• Ability to remain calm and deal with stress related to deadlines and occupational problems which demand immediate attention.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Finance, or a related field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must have previous experience as a City Manager, Deputy/Assistant City Manager, Department Director or other executive level administration experience in a municipal or other related governmental agency environment.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ of progressively responsible experience in administration, management, or any acceptable combination of training and experience thereof.
• Proven track record of strategic planning, budget management, and policy development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver's license but will be required to obtain a Florida driver's license within 10 days of employment.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
ICMA-CM preferred.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to access files and retrieval of data.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time.