City Manager
Company: City of Boynton Beach, FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The City of Boynton Beach, the third
largest municipality in Palm Beach County, Florida, is accepting
applications for our City Manager position. The City Manager is the
chief administrative officer of the City and is appointed by, and
serves at the pleasure of, the five members of the City Commission:
a Mayor, who is elected at-large and four City Commissioners, who
are each elected to represent one district within the City.
Interested candidates must complete and submit our online
application with a resume and cover letter attached. Only
candidates who submit an official application will be considered.
The official Job Classification description follows: This
classification is responsible for the overall effectiveness of all
City operations and the fiscal integrity of the community on behalf
of the City of Boynton Beach. The City Manager exercises
considerable discretion, initiative and creativity in the
performance of the management and direction of the operations,
functions and services of the City of Boynton Beach. This work
requires frequent communication and coordination with the Mayor and
City Commission on policy issues, goals, and City directives. The
City Manager builds and maintains effective relationships with
various agencies, businesses, community groups, and the general
public. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as
outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the type of
tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in
any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the
duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification
if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this
classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Manages
and directs the daily operations of the City through subordinate
department directors and designated staff; provides direction and
guidance in setting goals, implementing new services and functions,
and coordinating special projects and events; sets directives,
delegates work and consults with staff regarding status of
assignments. Develops organizational plans, long and short term
goals, and implementation strategies for the City; oversees the
formulation of City policies; develops management policies related
to finance, budgeting, human resources and other areas of local
government administration. Serves as executive staff liaison to the
Mayor and City Commission; keeps elected officials informed of
issues and problems related to the management and operation of the
City; advises City officials of legal and financial requirements of
pending actions; provides direction, advise and guidance in policy
formulation; develops consensus and direction from elected
officials on City policies. Represents executive-level staff at
City Commission meetings, public hearings, Mayor and City
Commission work sessions, and other City-sponsored meetings;
facilitates meetings or assists Mayor in conducting meetings;
coordinates staff presentations and responses to questions in
meetings. Directs and oversees the preparation of the annual
operating budget; reviews and negotiates departmental budget
requests; oversees the development and preparation of the proposed
budget; manages the budget review process; implements and
administers the adopted budget. Oversees the implementation and
enforcement of all City ordinances, resolutions and orders approved
by Mayor and City Commission; oversees daily operations to ensure
that applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are
followed. Reviews and/or approves departmental activity reports,
financial reports, balance sheets, monthly budget summaries, check
requisitions, insurance claims, and others; makes recommendations
and forwards documents for further action. Participates in the
review of bid proposals, construction schedules, and contracts.
Confers with City Attorney, department directors, public safety
officials, county judges, and others involved in municipal
government operations. Represents the City at neighborhood
organization meetings, government meetings and public hearings;
provides information regarding City services, policies and
functions; answers questions and responds to inquiries from the
general public; coordinates the investigation or resolution of
problems. Reviews and approves serious disciplinary and termination
actions; serves as the City's representative in lawsuits and
grievances, as necessary; oversees the handling and resolution of
employee grievances. Represents the Mayor and City Commissioners at
public functions, City meetings, and special events; gives speeches
and presentations to civic groups. Attends conferences and seminars
to maintain knowledge of the policies, principles, and practices in
local government management; maintains an awareness of new trends
and improvements in City management; reads professional journals
and news articles; maintains professional affiliations and
organization memberships. Minimum Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications must be met before
consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL ABILITY, SENSORY REQUIREMENTS,
AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Data Utilization : Requires the ability
to synthesize and integrate data for predicting, anticipating, and
planning for future events impacting the organization. Includes
determining strategic and tactical decisions at the highest
organizational levels of authority and responsibility. Human
Interaction : Requires the ability to function in a director
capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant
internal and external interaction. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and
Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver
and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or
materials used in performing essential functions. Verbal Aptitude :
Requires the ability to utilize consulting and advisory data and
information, as well as reference, descriptive and/or design data
and information as applicable. Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the
ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may
include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions;
may include ability to compute discount, interest, profit and loss,
ratio and proportion; may include ability to calculate surface
areas, volumes, weights, and measures. Functional Reasoning :
Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or synthesis
functions; to deal with several concrete and abstract variables;
and to analyze major problems that require complex planning for
interrelated activities that can span one or several work units.
Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment,
decisiveness and creativity in critical and/or unexpected
situations involving moderate risk to the organization. ADA
COMPLIANCE Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert
light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects
and materials of light weight (10 pounds). Tasks may involve
extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory
Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and
discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability
to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Essential functions
are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental
conditions. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton
Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and
current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the
employer. The physical demands described are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
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