City of Monticello issued the following announcement on July 21.
The City of Monticello is in the north central portion of Florida about 32 miles east of Tallahassee, home to the Florida State University and Florida A&M University. With a population of 2,426, it is the county seat and the only incorporated city within Jefferson County. The city government, established in 1827, operates as a weak-mayor form of government. There have been two city managers in the past, and the Council is in the process of adopting and ordinance to upgrade and formalize the position. There are a total of 42 employees, five elected Council Members, and an elected City Clerk and Police Chief.
The city operates a water/sewer system serving its local population and serves several adjacent outside-city business and residential properties as well. The city also provides garbage collection for delivery to a regional landfill and operates one of the few public cemeteries in the area with available space. Fire/EMS protection is provided by the county and there is a local volunteer fire department which is funded through a yearly share of county property assessments. With the exception of the Police Department and City Clerk’s Office, the City Manager supervises all other departments of the City and is responsible to the City Council for the implementation of the Council’s policies and procedures. The Council prefers to hire a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, or related field as well as experience as a manager or assistant manager in local government.
The Manager need not be a resident of the city or the State of Florida at the time of appointment, but city residency is preferred while serving as City Manager. Approval of the City Council is required if he/she intends to reside outside the city, but in Jefferson County. The successful candidate must have strong communication skills and foster effective relations with the City Council and keep them updated on the status of goals and community issues. He/she must have strong leadership skills and the ability to build trust and motivate staff, delegate authority, encourage employees to be good community ambassadors and hold supervisors and all employees accountable. Positive community relations will be needed and an open-door policy and good listening skills. The next City Manager will be expected to have good judgment and high integrity. Grant writing experience is desirable.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a smaller community and be able to foster good inter-government cooperation, especially with the county government. He/she must treat others with respect and dignity without bias to any group. The City Council will provide a competitive salary and benefits. The starting salary will be between $80,000 and $100,000 depending on qualifications. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume with a salary history and at least 6 work-related references to the City Clerk, City of Monticello, 245 S. Mulberry St, Monticello, FL 32344 ATTN; City Manager Candidate.
Applications are due by Friday, August 20, 2021. Applications may be emailed to eanderson@mymonticello.net.
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