PALM COAST – City Manager

Boasting beautiful natural vistas and endless recreational opportunities, the City of Palm Coast, Florida, is situated on 97 square miles along saltwater and freshwater canals and the Intracoastal Waterway. The growing, dynamic community of more than 107,000 residents is located in Flagler County, with Interstate 95 providing convenient connectivity with Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa. The Mayor and City Council Members serve as the political head of the City and are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining the tax rate, and formulating broad long-term policies. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, is responsible for implementing Council policies, managing daily operations, preparing the annual budget, overseeing personnel matters, and recommending policies or programs. The City of Palm Coast seeks a pragmatic, decisive, and professional servant leader, possessing emotional intelligence, a passion for public and customer service, coupled with a high degree of accountability, integrity, and ethics to become their next City Manager. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a history of resourceful, entrepreneurial approaches and a willingness to consider creative strategies to manage the complexities of municipal operations and community issues. The City Manager position requires a

bachelor’s degree

in public administration, business administration, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible experience in a City Manager’s office managing and administering a municipal government and/or as a Department Head is required. Candidates with military leadership and base command experience are similarly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills may also be considered. International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) is viewed as a plus. The City of Palm Coast offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience coupled with a generous benefits program. The final selected candidate shall establish residency within the corporate limits of the City within six (6) months of such appointment. Upon request, residency may be extended by the City Council for an additional 6-month period. For more information on this position, contact: Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President DouglasThomas@GovernmentResource.com 863-860-9314

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