City Manager

The City Commission is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as its next City Manager and guide one of Northeast Florida’s most respected beach communities into its next chapter.

The Ideal Candidate isan Experienced, Collaborative, and Visionary Leader

The City Commission seeks a principled and accomplished municipal executive who combines strategic vision with operational excellence. The successful candidate will be an approachable, relationship-driven leader who values transparency, collaboration, and responsive public service.

The next City Manager will possess the experience and judgment necessary to lead a high-performing organization while maintaining the quality of life that St. Augustine Beach residents enjoy.

Experience and Qualities:

• Extensive experience as a city or county manager or assistant manager, with expertise in strategic planning, personnel management, budgeting, and intergovernmental relations.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to keeping elected officials informed and engaged.
• A calm, deliberate leadership style with a proven record of servant-manager leadership, treating others with respect and dignity, leading by example, and viewing employee challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Strong listening skills and a commitment to serving the City’s residents and elected representatives, with a focus on responding promptly and thoroughly to community concerns and requests.
• A deep understanding of the Florida political landscape and the ability to foster effective intergovernmental relations.
• A commitment to community engagement and building trust with businesses and residents.

Executive Competencies

The successful candidate should bring demonstrated experience in:

• Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
• Municipal budgeting and long-range financial planning.
• Personnel management and employee development.
• Capital improvement planning and infrastructure management.
• Intergovernmental relations and partnership development.
• Policy implementation and organizational performance management.
• Economic development, community engagement, and public communications.
• Identifying operational efficiencies and pursuing innovative solutions that enhance public service.

Experience & Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Urban Planning, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in municipal or county government, including significant supervisory and administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in municipal finance, budgeting, and organizational management.
• A record of professional stability, integrity, and meaningful accomplishments throughout a career in public service.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in public administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), or related discipline.
• Experience serving in a commission-manager or council-manager form of government.
• Experience working in a Florida coastal community or similar environment, including knowledge of hurricane preparedness, emergency management, coastal resiliency, and environmental stewardship.

Residency

The City Charter permits the appointment of a City Manager who resides outside the City at the time of appointment. The selected candidate is expected to establish residency within the City within six months unless waived by the City Commission.

Compensation & Benefits

The City of St. Augustine Beach offers a competitive executive compensation package designed to attract outstanding municipal leaders, including retirement, health insurance, and paid time off.

Salary

The anticipated salary range is $160,000 to $200,000 , commensurate with qualifications, experience, and the successful candidate’s record of achievement.

If you are an experienced public sector leader who believes in collaborative governance, transparent leadership, and service to the community, we invite you to consider this exceptional opportunity.

Come lead one of Florida's most distinctive coastal communities—and help write the next chapter in the story of St. Augustine Beach.