The City of Safety Harbor is in Pinellas County in West Central Florida. It has a population of 17,800 and covers 5.5 square miles. Safety Harbor is a beautiful residential community that exudes charm and quality. There are numerous well-planned, up-scale subdivisions spread throughout the City. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Commission is composed of the Mayor-Commissioner and four Commissioners all of whom are elected at large to numbered seats. The Mayor-Commissioner and Commissioners serve three-year terms. The City Manager and the City Attorney are hired by the City Commission and serve at their will. The City Manager has full responsibility for implementing the policy established by the Commission and is responsible for hiring and supervising all staff. Safety Harbor is a full-service city with 178 employees. The Ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in Public Administration or a related area. The successful candidate will have at least a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Public Administration or a related area. Training in land use planning and finance would be a plus. The ideal candidate will also have at least five year's experience in local government as the chief executive offices, however, applicants with extensive experience as a deputy or assistant manager in local government will be given consideration. The starting salary range for the position is $110,000 to $125,000, depending on qualifications.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary history for initial screening by August 11, 2006, to: Tom D. Freijo, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, The Mercer Group, Inc. Freijo@Mercerfl.com P.O. Box 9328, Winter Haven, Florida 33883. TEL: (863) 299-3571 FAX: (863) 299-6737. The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Preference in initial employment shall be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.
Applicants should be aware that applications in Florida become a matter of public record upon receipt.
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