HOLLYWOOD – Assistant City Manager

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Salary Range For Position Is Within $149,279.86 – $238,848.66 Annually

Dependent On Qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the City Manager, incumbent will assist in the delivery and management of efficient and responsive City government operations and help implement mandates and directives of the City Commission.

The incumbent will provide executive level oversight, direction and coordination for several key departments and offices including Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts, Public Utilities, Design & Construction Management and Public Works. The incumbent will also guide the formation of a city-wide development/redevelopment vision that promotes responsible commercial redevelopment while enhancing residential quality of life, the preservation of open space, and the emergence of a quality, city-wide, community aesthetic.

The incumbent will oversee the formulation and administration of proactive and innovative long range and short-term courses of action that ensure transparency, efficiency, collaboration, and competitiveness, while adhering to green practices.  Incumbent will exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment and may serve as Acting City Manager when the City Manager is away from the office.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

– Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Political Science, Urban Design, Public Administration or closely related field, and five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in transforming mid to large urban communities through successful Planning, Community Development, Urban Design, Real Estate Development or Economic Development endeavors.
– Must be capable of independently making decisions on policy and process improvements.
– Critical thinking, communication and data analysis skills a must; ability to work on the detailed level and synthesize complex information.
– Strong oral and written communication skills, judgment, discretion and confidentiality in all aspects of work is required.
– Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.

Preferred:

– Master’s Degree in Planning, Public or Business Administration, or related with 10 or more years of progressively responsible municipal government experience.
– Project management experience is preferred.