CITY MANAGER

                                     CITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, FLORIDA

City Manager, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, (population 5,235).  Incorporated in 1956, located west of Tampa on the Gulf of Mexico.  Indian Rocks Beach is a small, attractive, beachfront city.  The City is just over a half square mile and is 2.5 miles long.

The City has 39 full-time staff members employed in the following in-house operations:  city clerk; finance, accounting, and risk management; planning and development review; building permitting & inspections, code enforcement; sanitation and neighborhood recycling; parks maintenance; streets maintenance; and wastewater collection.  The following services are provided under a contract, by a special district, or by Pinellas County government:

·                      Police services under an interlocal agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office;

·                      Fire services by the Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue District;

·                      Potable water and reclaimed water provided by Pinellas County government; and

·                      Wastewater treatment and disposal performed under an interlocal agreement with Pinellas County government.

The City has a FY 2008 Budget of approximately $7.0 Million; with a general fund budget of $3.3 Million, capital fund of 1.3 Million; and enterprise fund budgets totaling $2.4 Million.  Most community improvement projects are funded by a combination of a 1-cent sales tax and gas surcharges levied in Pinellas County, totaling approximately $500,000 annually and used to leverage matching grant funds from a variety of State grant programs.  Fund balance represents approximately 35.0% of annual recurring revenues in the general fund.

The City’s Mission Statement is: “The City of Indian Rocks Beach strives to ensure a safe and brighter future for its residents by being responsive to the needs of its citizens, visitors, commerce, and natural environment, while securing the integrity and quality of life in our family oriented beach community.”

Major challenges facing the community include:

·         Maintaining and reinforcing the City’s “small town” mixed use and low density/intensity character;

·         Competition for public resources given the financial burden placed on seasonal residents, businesses, and landlords by inordinately high property appraisals and insurance costs;  and

·         The long-term affordability of the community given recent extraordinary increases in property values, insurance, and taxes.

·         The ability to maintain service levels in light of decreasing revenues

The ideal candidate will be highly trustworthy, possessing highly developed managerial/technical skills to assist the City’s small staff in successfully providing high quality service to City residents.  A “hands-on” orientation is a must, as are the diplomatic skills necessary to have a continuing and meaningful dialogue with City residents and Commission Members about community standards and priorities.  The incumbent is expected to be a “doer” as well as “administrator”.

 

Membership in good standing in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is required at time of appointment. The incumbent is expected to be involved in the Florida City/County Management Association (FCCMA).  Florida experience is preferred.  City residency is not required; however, the incumbent will be required to live close enough to the City to respond to emergencies in a timely manner. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration/urban management/public policy/business administration/related field, highly desire master’s degree. The starting salary will be negotiable depending upon qualifications and track record. 

Applications must be received in the City of Indian Rocks Beach, Human Resources Department, 1507 Bay Palm Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach, Florida   33785, by Friday, February 22 2008. Resume and cover letter submittals are appreciated but will only be considered when submitted with a complete employment application available on our website or by calling (727)595-2517 for an application.   Questions should be directed to Martin Schless, City Finance Director, at 727/595-2517 or visit our website, www.indian-rocks-beach.com for further information.  Faxed and/or emailed resumes will not be considered.  Veteran’s preference under Florida Law will be awarded if applicable.   Under Florida Law, all applications are a matter of public record once submitted.