Item 9B- City Manager Recruitment UpdateAgenda Item 9B
April 10, 2017
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: City Manager Recruitment Update
SUBMITTED BY: Kevin Hogencamp, Interim City Manager ~
DATE: March 30,2017
STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: None
BACKGROUND: The Human Resources Department is spearheading the city manager
recruitment process. Applications are due no later than Friday, April 7 .
An update on the recruitment process will be presented at the April 10,
2017 City Commission meeting
BUDGET: None
RECOMMENDATION: None; information only
ATTACHMENT: Announcement of the city manager job opening
Agenda Item 9B
April 10, 2017
-• :--·~ -· . 7, ~ .-.• , 1' • ... -. ., ... -~ • ··:a ~ --.. ----·-.# ' .... ~ ' .. • 11.
' ' .. ,. .. ·-... •. ·--~.. ..._ ~.. :-,._ t ... j "" 1 ....... ; ~ ... -.... • ~
I -. •• J ' -. .... • • .. ':"--.J ... 4 ~I .. • • ,. '"\ • t.. *"', ' . • ~ . ~ . .. . •
i: .··;~·-· ·· · ·•,. •t-.r.-.~'""''!!Jt'l-;..; ·,...r,.,.-""~~"'-,..,~ ~·._.· .. _;• •' .. r > -' ' ' _. ~ 'J • I ,. ..-• ... '-\ • _.. I ."'-: 1 10 \ • •" ' -1 ..
• •f, •' • :, ll • t'\ f
viewpoint on pending administrative and
legislative actions;
• Meeting with representatives of agencies and
outside entities to negotiate formal and informal
agreements between the City, state, and county
governments and private interests as issues arise;
• Conferring with residents, taxpayers , businesses
and other individuals , groups and outside agencies
having an interest or potential interest in City
affairs or concerns;
• Providing staff support to boards;
• Attending and patticipating in professional group
meetings . Stay abreast of new trends and
innovations in the field of public administration
and management.
The ideal candidate is a strongly committed individual
and strong generalist local government professional
who has a positive record of achievement and a history
of building constructive working relationships
internally and externally. This candidate should
possess and demonstrate the following attributes:
• Extensive experience reporting to a council,
commission or board.
• An ability to establish and maintain positive and
cooperative working relationships with citizens,
the Mayor and Commissioners, employees,
businesses, the news media and other government
agencies. Provide effective leadership to build
and maintain a positive team environment. Take
policy direction from the Commission and lead
staff to achieve tangible results . Communicate
effectively, verbally and in writing, with diverse
groups .
• Experience and ability to manage and oversee all
City operations, including budgeting and finance,
planning and land use, City utilities, public safety ,
emergency management, public works, human
resources and all other City functions. Act as the
City 's business agent in the sale of propetty and
other matters relating to City contracts , permits
and leases.
4
• Understanding and experience implementing the
principles and best practices of human resources
management including fostering a productive
work environment that strives for excellence.
• Demonstrated track record of proactive
community engagement.
• Dedication to the principles of public involvement
and consensus-building among diverse
community interests while ensuring tangible
outcomes.
• Demonsh·ated ability to navigate major conflicts
on controversial community issues between
diverse interests .
• Experience in effectively working with elected
commissions and boards , including fostering an
environment of effective, honest and open
communication. Judgment and ability to
effectively keep Commissioners informed of
issues related to the City. An ability to provide
clear and complete information on policy options .
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective
community conversations on long-tetm economic
and community development issues, particularly
amid strong and varied opinions.
• Strong negotiation and collaboration skills to
work with a variety of area partners, including key
public and private entities, on policy matters
important to the City.
• Significant experience in public management
along with private-sector collaboration to enable
effective suppmt of the business community and
engagement in economic development.
• A demonstrated ability in public and media
relations including using the web and social media
for communications and messaging.
City of Atlantic Beach , Florida .
Executive Search -City Manager
Agenda Item 9B
April 10, 2017
r-·· • ~ 1 ..., • ' ' "" -"'r'\..,...-T •. '•,.-. '., t_,.~~~.·~ ~ ~ ...... 7 ~ .... ' • ,. ,-1 -~~~ ,_,c· .... . ~~-"""' ~ "" • . "'''t' . . -.··· . ; • . . "" ---~ ~' '!.',J lie .... -• _ l : -0 _:· t: f.• .... _,-t(;."'·~ ', . 1 J!. filii; I '• -" ~ ',L:· , • • \ 0 _.;Jtl"., -4
- . :...;. -,.._ ' •• ' • .; . -J .. .\ ~ ~ ' 0 ,~ -• 't •" ' •
I ''r~--r ~ .. ', ,., .. ~ ,......C"*!\6_),_,,t'r., .... " -.., .. ,' ,•·-•.•. "-4 .;.,_.,: • . ~~ •. ' . '7'·· ~ ..... - . ~~!--.• •. .. ... . .. ' . ' ... • ~ ......
• ' • r _'.-,'\, ~~. ,.a,)-~ '· ' , .. "(, ·~"~
~ ··-·· '. ' ,If~.!',.
Application and Selection Process
To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume, COAB application, salary history and five (5) work-related
references no later than April 7, 2017, to
Catherine Berry, Esq.
Director of Human Resources
City of Atlantic Beach
800 Seminole Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
E-Mail: cberrv@coab .us
Applications accepted by e-mail or US mail.
Disclosure: All applications are subject to disclosure upon receipt under the Florida Public Records Act.
Veteran's preference will be awarded under applicable Florida Law. The City of Atlantic Beach is an Equal
Opportunity Employer (Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply). The City of Atlantic Beach is a
tobacco free workplace . Candidates must affirm that they have not used tobacco products within the last
year.
City of Atlantic Beach Page 7
General Employment Application 01114
Agenda Item 9B
April 10, 2017
' •'J-.., ' 4 • • '• • -¥, ' -.. ·~ i.!:, --. ...y;:·~-,'1-1.{' •; •-"! A "0!' • ' • . .;. • -:""1.. ~ ~> .... • " ' ~ • ~
; .. t. t, -.. . • ... ~ -.c;~· .. a,.; ~ ,~. " ::!,..,., , .. .., ,. . J '
r· .-·.!l,; ... -•'-'1-~ •• 4 y.,li.,•, • ~-'• ,•. ;"(...-,.! ._ ~1 '" ,... ;'It·" ....... f ,.t-~.. ,.,..._~
, -1 • \... • ~ ~ ......___ W.... ...... ' .• ~..,. • t ( ,.. , • 1 -~... I
r • -·, -.... ..,.,..,, .. , • '• ~~.. • ........ '4, ' .. ,e-,.~ ".oi.W tl . -. , ... ',•·-:-~;,·;.;. •.-:-~~~:
. . . ·.·. ..., .... "'
. -. . . . ,.,. . ! ··""' ••• : . . . .\ . . ~ ............ .
l. .. -.. -) :. .. ; ' ..... -... J.loolt --~ .. ....
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Are you able to perfmm all the essential job functions as listed on the job description? ( ) Yes ( ) No
2 . If no , list those that you are unable to perform: _________________________ _
3. Are there any accommodations that could be made which would allow you to perform the essential functions listed
above? ( ) Yes ( ) No Ifyes, please indicate : ___________________ _
City of Atlantic Beach Page 11
General Employment Application 01 /14
Agenda Item 9B
April 10, 2017
,.. • r • ........, -= -1 ~ fll'f-r-.-1 1 -..; ..... ~ f • ~~ ' ) ' I • • ~ ;. ""'r'. ~! -...~-... -1~ 't"
P '"·~,1 4,.._, ,•• ·~ ......... ~~~~~~~~
-~ ~ . -t . . • •. -,.~.. . . . " ~~~ ~I
: • • ' ~ •• J -~~·.... • • • .,..,~ • ...... • • c. , '.'":'.4 ..., ... ~-· .. . ..... ~ r -6 -~··. • '• ( ,.--.. ~· • ~.,.wt~, .. · i-~"'''" ~--,-.... · -: .,•.-. } -v ·' .·;....J, ."u~.-~. ·~··· .. ··· .. : • .. ~ ... ·~<·~··' '. . . ._..: .. , ... ,." '"'·•':::-J\.~· •":Jt>"'," · ...... ~.· If t::· -···' .•. • ' ..
' • • -~ ........ _..._ ........ ~ • •• ·~-.·~._ .. • • • • ..a~ • .. ·~
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT
Note: Applicant will not be hired until the applicant has completed and signed as required below.
I certify that the foregoing answers are true and conect to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the
investigation of all statements contained in this application, to interview the references and previous employers listed in
this application, to conduct a record check on my background to include but not be limited to the following: criminal and
driving check, employment and performance records and education records, and the release of all, and any, records or other
infonnation requested by the City of Atlantic Beach or its authorized representative.
I authorize the references, current and previous employers, any school or other educational institution, or public
agency to give the City all facts, opinions and evaluations conceming my previous employment and any other information
they may have, personal or otherwise, and I hereby release all such parties from any liability which may allegedly arise
from furnishing such information to the City, including, but not limited to, any liability for defamation or invasion of
privacy .
I understand that any false or misleading information or omission of facts requested in this application or interview may
remove me from further consideration for employment. In addition, if employed, any false or misleading statement or
omission of fact called for in this application may be cause for subsequent dismissal at any time without any previous
notice.
I understand that this application is completed for the position indicated on the front page and that it will be necessary
to reapply for other positions when they become available.
I understand that no supervisor or other representative of the City other than the City Manager has any authority to
enter into any agreement for employment for any specified period of time, or to make any agreement.
I understand and voluntarily agree as a condition of employment, or continued employment, that I may be requested
by the City to submit to a urinalysis or other drug screen test and that my failure to take such test(s) when requested to do
so or unsatisfactory test results will disqualifY me from consideration for employment, or if I am then employed, may result
in my immediate dismissal.
If employed by the City of Atlantic Beach, I agree to abide by its policies, rules and regulations.
I understand and agree that my employment is at-will, and therefore, my employment and compensation can terminate,
with or without cause, at any time, at my option or the option of the City of Atlantic Beach.
I further understand and agree that this at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout my
employment with the City of Atlantic Beach, unless it is modified by a specific written employment contract for a special
duration which is signed by the City Manager and me. This at-will employment relationship may not be modified by any
oral or implied agreement.
I certify that I have read, understand, and agree with the above.
Applicant's Signature Date
City of Atlantic Beach Page 12
General Employment Application 01/14