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 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, guidance, and expectations to direct reports, fostering teamwork and motivation across departments.
• Coordinates and directs activities and strategic initiatives of assigned City departments, acting as a liaison with the City Manager.
• Maintains a culture of accountability within the organization.
• Assists and supervises all administrative functions of the city, offering expertise for departmental operations.
• Represents the City Manager at interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and civic meetings.
• Engages in City Council and committee meetings, representing the City Manager internally.
• Develops procedures for organizational and administrative changes as directed by the City Manager.
• Submits oral and written reports on special assignments and collaborates on special projects with departments.
• Addresses citizen complaints, coordinates public communications, and reviews city publications before distribution.
• Holds the authority to execute the City Manager’s duties during periods of absence.

   

Application Deadline: December 27, 2024

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