Town Manager

Gulfshoresal; Surfside (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Surfside seeks a seasoned municipal executive to serve as Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing day-to-day operations, capital programs, coastal resilience initiatives, and intergovernmental relations with state and federal partners.

Ideal candidates bring broad operational leadership, proven governance delivery, and the ability to build consensus among the Town Commission and community. Salary ranges from $250,000 to $350,000+, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Administration or closely related field; coursework in management.
• Extensive experience in a responsible administrative/management position in municipal government.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and administrative policies governing municipal operations.
• Ability to build consensus among elected officials and the community, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate municipal operations and capital projects.
• Build consensus among elected officials and the community; communicate effectively.
• Develop intergovernmental relations and pursue state/federal grants.
• Ensure adherence to laws and policies applicable to municipal operations.

Skills

Public Administration

Municipal leadership

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Contract procurement

Education

Bachelors in Public Admin

Master in Public Admin (preferred)

Tools

ICMA-CM credential

Job description

The Town of Surfside is a small, sophisticated beachfront community with a population of 5,591, located on a barrier island in South Florida between Miami Beach to the south and the Village of Bal Harbour to the north.

The Town of Surfside operates under a commission-manager form of government. The Town Commission consists of five members — the Mayor and four Commissioners.

The Town Manager is the chief administrative officer of the Town, directing and coordinating all phases of municipal government in accordance with the policies of the Town Commission, the Town Charter, and applicable law.The ideal candidate is an accomplished municipal executive with a broad operational management background and a demonstrated record delivering complex capital projects.

Required qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field, supplemented by coursework in management.
• Extensive experience in a responsible administrative or management position in municipal government.
• Thorough knowledge of the laws and administrative policies governing municipal operations.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus among elected officials and the community, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field; ICMA-CM credential.
• Florida municipal experience, including familiarity with the South Florida and Tallahassee intergovernmental environment.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex capital projects simultaneously — establishing priorities and timelines, assigning responsibility, monitoring progress, and intervening when projects fall behind.
• Experience in coastal resiliency, stormwater and beach restoration, construction management, procurement and contract administration, and comprehensive planning.
• Collective bargaining, pension investment, and non-ad valorem enterprise fund experience.
• A record of pursuing state and federal grant funding and building productive intergovernmental relationships.

The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $350, 000+, depending on experience and qualifications.

For more information on this position, contact:

Kevin Knutson, Senior Vice President

[e-mail]

727-754-0407

or

Doug Thomas, Executive Vice President, Recruitment & Leadership Development

Strategic Government Resources

[e-mail]

863-860-9314