OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
City Administrator
Arcadia, Florida, population 7,621. The City of Arcadia is seeking a City Administrator; the position is established by city ordinance and appointed by the Council. A 5- member Council is elected at large on non-partisan basis for staggered 4-year terms. The City is 4 sq. miles. The Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Arcadia is the only incorporated area within DeSoto County. Serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the daily operations of the City. The City has a $11.1 M budget, with 88 employees; Provides direction to the public works, sanitation, parks and recreation, water and sewer utilities, police, municipal airport, mobile home park and golf course. The police department operates under the supervision of an elected city marshal with building inspection, animal control, fire protection & ambulance provided through an interlocal agreement with the County. Oversees the management of the day-to-day operations and services of the City by setting the vision and framework that enable departments to successfully deliver program-base services. Serves as the conduit for successful cross-departmental communications by setting appropriate policies and procedures and through personal consultations with the City Council and department heads. Confers with the Leadership Team to identify solutions that will satisfy the customers’ requirements. Position Description available upon request. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree from an accredited college/ university in public administration, business or related field. 7 years progressive experience in municipal or county government. Prefer 5 years minimum experience as a manager or assistant manager. Desire strong generalist with consensus- building skills and ability to communicate effectively with council, public and staff. Upon employment, relocation to the city within twelve (12) months. Salary range: $60-80,000. Send resume and salary history to: Penny Delaney, City Clerk, 23 N Polk Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266; (863)494-4114. Qualifying questions will be sent to applicants. All materials submitted become public record under Florida public records law/EOE/drug-free workplace. Open till February 28, 2014.
