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Happy New Year!
By Lynn Tipton, Executive Director
One of the apt metaphors for this time of year
is getting ‘back in the race’ – we’ve got our new shoes laced up and
we’re ready to run. The year is stretched out ahead of us like a
race course (although pages are quickly getting filled on most
calendars!) and we are all hopefully rested for the new year’s
challenges and opportunities.
I hope you’ll check the FCCMA calendar as you begin filling
in dates. The many
regional/district trainings, bi-monthly coaching panels, the annual
conference and symposiums are sure to offer events that meet your
needs and the needs of your team.
I also hope you’ll reach out to your district directors to
let them know of needs you have – maybe there are needs that we
aren’t meeting and we’d like to know about them.
An association can only be proactive when we hear from
members, so please take time this year to let us know how we’re
doing for you and your local government.
I wish you well in your run this year. I’m
going to try and pace myself through this year’s race with less
sprinting and more consistency…My goal is to run more like the
tortoise and less like the hare…it is early yet, so I’m optimistic!
January Member Profile
John Stunson, City Manager, City of Oakland Park
By:
Caedmon Davis, Public Management Intern, City of
Oakland Park
ICMA
member since: 1974
Current
Occupation: City Manager of
Oakland Park. (1974-1984) and (2001-Present).
Before
you took on your current position with the city of
Oakland Park, what other positions did you
hold throughout your professional career?
Shortly after serving in the military, I
accepted a job as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Fort
Lauderdale- a position I would hold between the years of 1972-1974
and later again during the years of 1985-1991.
During my tenure with the city, I helped create an urban
framework that would incorporate the Riverwalk Promenade,
Broward Performing Arts
Center, and the Museum of Discovery
and Science into a well-developed cultural focal point that
residents continue to enjoy to this day.
I left Fort Lauderdale to accept the City Manager’s position for
the City of Oakland Park-
a position I kept between the years of 1974-1983.
Between the years of 1983-2001, I continued to serve the
South Florida community in a number of other capacities, including
serving as a Chief of Staff to the congressman from
Florida’s 15th Congressional District
(1983-1984), City Manager of the City of
North Lauderdale
(1991-2000), as well as an Chief Executive Officer
for a medium-sized law-firm (2000-2001). Read More...
Bill Horne Sets New
Record in Clearwater
Congratulations to Bill Horne,
who received an
award for being the longest-serving City Manager in the City of Clearwater’s history. The
Mayor and City Council presented him with a golf ball display case at the
City Council meeting on December 14, for his service of 10 years, 5 months, and
4 days … and counting.
“I’m completely blown away,” he said of the surprise award. “Thank you very
much. I couldn’t serve in this position without the support of the community,
the City Council, and staff.”
Mr. Horne joined the city team July 6, 1998 as the Director of General
Services. He was appointed the Interim City Manager in July 2000 and
became the permanent City Manager in July 2001. Until recently, Tony
Shoemaker was the longest serving City Manager, who served from June
3, 1977 until his departure on Oct. 5, 1987, for a total of 10
years, 4 months, and 2 days.
Certified Grant Writer Workshop
The
American Grant Writers Association will hold a workshop on January
23-28, 2012 in Orlando, FL.
AGWA offers the four-day Grant
Researching and Proposal Writing workshop followed on the fifth day
by the Certified Grant Writer® Review Course and the Certified Grant
Writer® Exam on the sixth day. The workshop is a hands-on experience
where participants develop a program, complete pre-writing
exercises, practice writing some sections of a proposal, review
peer's writing samples, and practice budgeting for Foundation and
Government grants. Participants receive a Workshop Manual and the
following topics will be covered during the workshop:
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Program development using a logic model
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Researching grant opportunities
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Evaluating NOFAs and RFPs
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Researching statistics to document the
Statement of Need
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Writing goals, objectives and outcomes
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Planning Program Evaluations
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Preparing Non-Profit and Government Program
Budgets
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Writing Executive Summaries, Letters of
Inquiry, Foundation Proposals, Common Grant Applications and
Government Grant Applications
For more information and to register go to
www.agwa.us.
FCCMA 2012 District
Trainings
Register
online for District Trainings
District IV will hold its training on
February 24, 2012. The theme is “Career Transition and Resources
for City and County.” DBM, a leader in career transition and
talent development solutions, will address career transition
expectations and resources for local government managers,
including specific skill sets, individual career development and
sustainability in today’s changing work environment.
Participants will revisit why they chose a public sector career
and why they remain in the local government management
profession. This will be an interactive, participatory session
for managers at all career points, including managers in
transition, managers maintaining positions and managers
approaching retirement. DBM will address proactive measures that
local government managers should be taking for career success
and offer practical guidance on local government management
contracts and benefit considerations.
All district trainings are held from 12:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $35 which includes lunch.
Here is the schedule for the district
trainings which will be held through the spring. Additional
trainings will be scheduled for next fall. District VII (March
9, 2012) and District V (March 16, 2012) will hold their
training sessions on Leadership in Local Government. District VI
will feature Cities and Counties Working Together to Provide
Services on March 2, 2012 and District III will feature Bridging
the Gap Between Council/Manager Relations on March 23, 2012.
The complete FCCMA training calendar has been posted at
www.fccma.org with time,
date, topic and location.
Registration forms will be posted online as
soon as they are available. For any questions, contact Carol
Russell at (850) 222-9684 or
crussell@flcities.com.
2012 FCCMA Webinars
The Professional Training and Development
Committee has set the webinar dates through the end of the program
year. All webinars are free.
January 20, 2012—Legislative Issues Facing Local Governments in the
Legislature.
March 22, 2012—Budgeting Pension Changes for Local Governments: Basics
and Alternatives.
May 18, 2012—Pension Changes for Local Government.
More information will be available in upcoming
newsletters.
To access the webinar, go to
http://florida.acrobat.com/coaching. Select the radio button
next to the “Enter as a Guest.” Dial-in: 1-877-685-5350 and the
passcode is 461944.
So You Want To Be A City/County Manager?
Each year at the annual conference, the So You
Want To Be A City/County Manager session is held. This a
free one-day session that
will be held on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. The theme is
"Your Professional Roadmap."
Topics include:
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Signature Leadership, Felicia Logan, ICMA
Leadership Development Director
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The Top 10! (Things you can do to build
your professional roadmap), Colin Baenziger, Colin Baenziger &
Associates; and Dr. Robert Lee, Executive Director, the Center
for Florida Local Government Excellence
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The Winding Road to the Top Job, Sue Hann,
City Manager, Palm Bay; and Carl Schwing, City Manager, Bonita
Springs
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The Great Business Business Card Exchange
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If Ethics is Easy, Why Do So Many Get it
Wrong?, Martha Perego, ICMA Director of Ethics; Team Leader,
ICMA Membership and Professional Development
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Earn Your Stripes and Lead from the Heart,
Carl Harness, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County;
FCCMA Past President
You must complete a registration form even
though there is no cost. Lunch is included and we need a count of
who is coming. Link to the descriptions of the topics and the
registration form
here or email Carol Russell at
crussell@flcities.com for
a copy.
Municipal Revenue Training
This training will be held Friday, January 27th
in Springfield.
If you are located in the NW part of the state, please consider
attending this training.
The all-day class
will be held in the City of Springfield’s Community Center
Auditorium located at
3728 E. Third Street.
This summit entitled
Revenue: Options for Florida’s Cities is geared toward
municipal elected officials and staff who wish to fully
understand all revenue options available to cities following years
of economic contraction and falling property tax values.
The class will
provide participants with the tools and knowledge to maximize and
understand the various non-ad-valorem revenues available to a
municipality in Florida. The class will
be primarily a lecture format. There will be plenty of opportunities
for Q&A from the audience.
Cost: $30, which is
returned upon recorded attendance, so it’s essentially free if you
show up after registering. Lunch is included. Click below
for more information about the revenue summit and a Registration
Form.
www.floridaleagueofcities.com/Assets/Files/2011RegionalRevenueSummitandRegistrationForm.pdf
FCCMA Elections
Don’t miss the deadline for self-nominations. There are two at-large
director positions and the secretary/treasurer position opening in
May. All nominations must be self nominations.
To nominate oneself, a letter to the Nominating Committee,
c/o the FCCMA office,
PO Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL
32302
must be received by February
2, 2012. In addition to the letter of interest (or included
within it) should be a short resume paying particular attention to
FCCMA participation and work experience.
Keep It Local Florida
Join the Keep It Local Florida website and stay up to date on issues
affecting local governments.
www.keepitlocalflorida.org
promotes local home rule and stands against one-size-fits-all
government policy. During Legislative session, Keep It Local Florida
will send out email blasts on issues affecting local government.
Please visit the website and consider adding your address to the
email update list.
FCCMA Scholarships
FCCMA offers two scholarships. The
B.
Harold Farmer Scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled during the summer
or fall of 2012 who is pursuing a public administration or related degree at a
Florida-based university. The recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship and an
all-expense paid attendance to the annual conference.
Deadline: 5:00 p.m., February 10, 2012.
The
Emerging Leaders Scholarship is
awarded to public administration students and entry-level professionals (budget
analysts, management analysts, interns and assistants) who are interested in
attending the FCCMA Annual Conference. It is awarded on the basis of commitment
to city/county management, career goals, affiliation to FCCMA, and financial
need based on either salary or the organization’s ability to support the cost to
attend the annual conference. Deadline:
5:00 p.m., February 17, 2012.
These scholarship applications are available at
www.fccma.org or email Carol Russell at
crussell@flcities.com for an
electronic copy.
FCCMA Awards
Applications for an FCCMA award are due 5:00 p.m., February 24, 2012. The award
categories are Award for Career Excellence, The Michael J. Roberto Award for
Career Development, Assistant for Excellence in Leadership and Award for Program
Excellence. Information and applications are available by
linking here or email Carol Russell at
crussell@flcities.com for an
electronic copy.FCCMA
Members-in-Transition
The following FCCMA members are currently
in transition. Please take a minute to show your support by
either emailing or phoning the MITs in your district. A phone
call or an email can go a long way to help someone who is
temporarily out of work.
You can also help if you have any job
opportunities available in which one of our MITs may be
qualified. With the current technology, the project could even
be done from the MIT’s home. FCCMA staff has many of their
resumes. Please contact Carol Russell at
crussell@flcities.com
if you need a current resume for one of our MITs.
Also, please keep your FCCMA staff informed
of any FCCMA members who may be eligible for MIT status. You can
email
Lynn Lovallo at
llovallo@flcities.com
or Carol Russell at crussell@flcities.com.
New Members
The following membership applications have been
received. If no current
member comes forth with a reason why this applicant should not be
approved as a member, they will be invoiced for dues.
Peter Gardner,
District VIII, City Manager, City of Eagle
Lake, Full Member; and
Therese C. Leary, District VIII, City Manager, City of
Lake Wales, Full
Member.
Positions
The Manager will no longer print the full ad. All ads are
posted online at www.fccma.org
under job postings. If you click on the job, it will take you to the
full ad.
Systems Analyst — Alachua County Board of County
Commissioners — $51,502.46 - $84,979.23 Annually. Closing
Date: January 20, 2012. Please apply on-line at
http://www.alachuacounty.us/employment. Please direct inquiries
regarding this position to (352) 374-5219. Applicants with
disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.
Preference in initial appointment will be given to eligible veterans
and spouses of disabled veterans. ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE
CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST.
TDD (352) 491-4431. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M.F.V.D.
Victim Advocate Therapist — Alachua County —
Salary: $18.16 - $29.06 hourly, $37,779.66 - $60,447.30 annually.
Closing date/time: Friday, January 20, 2012, 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Time. Please direct inquiries regarding this position to (352)
374-5219. Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the
application process. Preference in initial appointment will be given
to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. AA/EOE. Final
candidates will be required to successfully complete a
pre-employment drug test.
Port Everglades Director of Business Development — Broward
County, FL — The salary range is $81,108 - $133,016. First
review of applications will take place on February 6, 2012; position
is open until filled. To apply, visit our website at
www.bobmurrayassoc.com and follow the prompt to create an online
profile. Questions may be directed to Ms. Renee Narloch, Vice
President, Bob Murray & Associates, at (850) 391-0000 or
reneen@bobmurrayassoc.com. A detailed brochure is available. Broward
County is an Equal Opportunity/ADA Employer. Pursuant to Florida’s
open records law, applications and resumes are subject to
disclosure.
Building Director, Development Services Department — City of
Coral Gables — Salary and benefits package includes: The
annual salary range is $92,851.20 - $127,483.20. Salary is
negotiable depending on qualifications. Medical, dental and life
insurance, leave allowances, retirement plan and more. Deadline: The
position shall remain open until filled. To ensure consideration for
this position, interested candidates should forward resume, cover
letter, current salary, and five references immediately, via e-mail,
to HRD@coralgables.com or fax to 305-460-5518. The City of Coral
Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Building Service Coordinator — City of Coral Gables
— The annual salary range is $59,862.40- $82,180.80. Salary is
negotiable depending on qualifications. Benefits include: Medical,
dental, and life insurance, retirement plan, leave allowances, and
more. Open until filled. To ensure consideration for this position,
interested candidates should forward resume, cover letter, current
salary, and five references immediately, via email, to
HRD@coralgables.com or fax to 305-460-5518. The City of Coral Gables
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Code Enforcement Director — City of Coral Gables —
The annual salary range is $65,977.60 to $90,625.60. Salary is
negotiable depending on qualifications. Medical, dental and life
insurance, leave allowances, retirement plan and more. The position
shall remain open until filled. To ensure consideration for this
position, interested candidates should forward resume, cover letter,
current salary, and five references immediately, via e-mail, to
HRD@coralgables.com or fax to 305-460-5518. The City of Coral Gables
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Planning and Zoning Director — City of Coral Gables
—The annual salary range is $92,851.20 to $127,483.20. Salary is
negotiable depending on qualifications. Medical, dental and life
insurance, leave allowances, retirement plan and more. The position
shall remain open until filled. To ensure consideration for this
position, interested candidates should forward resume, cover letter,
current salary, and five references immediately, via e-mail, to
HRD@coralgables.com or fax to 305-460-5518. The City of Coral Gables
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
Finance Director — City of Greenacres, FL — Salary
Range: $81,846-$122,769; Starting Salary up to midpoint of range
D.O.Q. Closing Date: Open until filled. Qualified candidates should
submit a completed application (which can be obtained online at
www.ci.greenacres.fl.us) to: City of Greenacres, Human Resources,
5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, FL, 33463. For more information
contact Suzanne Skidmore at 561.642.2001.
Accountant — Jacksonville Beach — Salary
negotiable: $37,897-$61,464 annually with excellent benefits. For
more information visit www.COJB.jobs. Email inquiries to
Personnel@jaxbchfl.net or contact Amy Smith at 904-247-6263. EOE.,
VP.
Regional Vice President — Management Partners —
Management Partners seeks an experienced local government
professional to lead its east practice based in Cincinnati. This is
an extraordinary opportunity to continue in the local government
management profession from a new perspective. The successful person
will have served as a city or county manager as well as exceptional
ability to communicate verbally and in writing. S/he will preferably
have experience in multiple jurisdictions including a large local
government, in more than one state, with strong networking ability.
Compensation competitive, DOQ. Email resume and letter of interest
to Jerry Newfarmer, jnewfarmer@managementpartners.com or call
513-313-0503.
Assistant Public Works Director — Miami Beach, FL
(90,000) — Salary: $3,788.27 - $6,118.42 bi-weekly (DOQ). For more
information and to APPLY ONLINE, please visit our website:
http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/hr/jobs.aspx.
Finance Director — City of Opa-locka, FL — Closing
Date: Until filled. Salary: $ 59,800 – 99,800 DOQ. To apply please
send Resume with cover letter & Official City Application Form to:
City of Opa-locka, Human Resources Department, 780 Fisherman Street
– 4th Floor, Opa-locka, Florida 33054; Tel (305) 953-2815; Fax (305)
953-2919; www.opalockafl.gov. Applications/Resumes for this position
will be accepted Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Public Works/Utilities Director — City of Opa-locka, FL
— Posted Date: 11/23/11. Closing Date: Until filled. Salary:
Negotiable. The City offers a competitive salary, an excellent
benefits packet, and participates in the Florida Retirement System.
To apply please send Resume with cover letter & Official City
Application Form to: City of Opa-locka, Human Resources Department,
780 Fisherman Street, Opa-locka, Florida 33054; Tel (305) 953-2815;
Fax (305) 953-2919. www.opalockafl.gov. Applications/Resumes for
this position will be accepted Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
City Manager — Port St. Joe —Position is open until
filled. Salary will be DOQ. Applications are available via the City
of Port St. Joe Website: http://www.cityofportstjoe.com Please
submit an application and cover letter along with five references to
the City of Port St. Joe, Attention Charlotte Pierce Human Resource
Officer, POB 278, Port St. Joe, FL 32457. If you have any questions,
please contact Charlotte Pierce at (850) 229-8261. The City of Port
St. Joe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
City Manager — City of Safety Harbor — The starting
salary range for the position is $112,000 to $125,000, depending on
qualifications. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and
salary history no later than January 20, 2012, to: William Cropsey,
Human Resources Director, wcropsey@cityofsafetyharbor.com, 750 Main
Street, Safety Harbor, FL 34695; Fax: (727) 724-1566. Preference
shall be given to eligible veterans and eligible spouses of
veterans. Applicants should be aware that applications in Florida
become a matter of public record upon receipt.
Development Services Director — Sumter County, Florida
— The salary range is $59,966.40-$95,347.20 and is accompanied by an
excellent benefits package. Resume review will begin February 15,
2012; position is open until filled. To apply for this opportunity,
visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com and follow the prompt to
create a profile and apply online. Questions may be directed to Ms.
Renee Narloch at reneen@bobmurrayassoc.com or (850) 391-0000. A
detailed brochure is available. Sumter County is an Equal
Opportunity/ADA Employer. Pursuant to Florida’s open records law,
the application/resumes are subject to public disclosure.
Leisure Services Director — Sunrise — The City of
Sunrise has a population of 85,000 and is located in western Broward
County. Salary: $86,934 - $119,840. To Apply: Send two copies of
each: resume (including current salary) proof of education to: City
of Sunrise, Personnel Dept., 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise,
Florida 33351 (or download the application at our web site:
www.sunrisefl.gov) DFWP, M/F/D/V EOE
Manager - Equity & Workforce Development — City of
Tallahassee — To apply go to the address below to learn
more about this position, or go to Talgov.com and click on job
opportunities.
http://www.talgov.com/hr/openings.cfm. Manager - Equity &
Workforce development Profile.
http://www.talgov.com/hr/exe-prfls.cfm.
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