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Job Title: Assistant City Manager

Company: City of Gainesville

Company Website: www.cityofgainesville.org

Location: Gainesville, Alachua County, 32601

Job Number: asst-city-manager

Salary: $102,370.00 - $158,674.00 /Year

Employee Type: Full Time

Hours per week:

Benefits:

Ad ID: asst-city-manager

Contact:  City of Gainesville - [ 352-334-5077 / ]

JOB DESCRIPTION:   Assistant City Manager Company: City of Gainesville The City of Gainesville is recruiting for an Assistant City Manager, who serves at the will of and reports directly to the City Manager as a member of the Executive Team. This is highly responsible and complex work developing strategies, including facilitating the direction, goals, objectives, performance standards and operations identified by our elected officials and City Manager for assigned departments. The selected candidate will be a team leader providing direction, assistance and support to achieve the organization’s vision to make Gainesville a top ten mid sized community that is recognized nationally and locally for providing innovative and progressive cost effective services. A valid State of Florida driver’s license is required at time of appointment. The selected candidate is required to attend meetings outside normal business hours and reside within the City limits within six months of completing probation. To apply, visit www.cityofgainesville.jobs. For more information about the sunny City of Gainesville, please visit our website, www.cityofgainesville.org Preference in initial employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans according to Chapter 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Eligible veterans and spouses of veterans must submit all documentation to the Human Resources Department prior to the closing date of the position. IF A POSITION IS POSTED “OPEN UNTIL FILLED” PLEASE SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU APPLIED FOR THE POSITION. The City of Gainesville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and require special accommodations during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department at (352) 334-5077. Contact: City of Gainesville Phone: 352-334-5077 Base Pay: $102,370.00 - $158,674.00 /Year

Required Experience: The ideal candidate must be a team player with at least a Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration (or related field) and five years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills and ability. Responsible experience at a department head level, experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve directives, experience working with elected bodies and land development/revitalization experience preferred. A valid State of Florida driver’s license is required at time of appointment. The selected candidate is required to attend meetings outside normal business hours and reside within the City limits within six months of completing probation.

Date Posted: 12:44 PM Feb 13, 2007