CITY MANAGER
Monticello, Florida: Population Approximately 3000
The historic City of Monticello, Florida is accepting applications for City Manager. The City Manager is a professional position appointed by, and serving at the pleasure of, the Monticello City Council. Responsibilities include the administration, planning, and oversight of city affairs, departments, and staff, excluding the elected City Clerk and Police Chief.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, urban planning, or related field and/or comparable experience. The city desires a candidate with five or more years as a manager or assistant manager, or senior management experience in local government. An equivalent combination of education and experience that incorporates the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.
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Ability to foster effective council/manager relations and keep the council updated on projects
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Willingness to be a hands-on manager and sometimes work in the field as well as in the office
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Create positive community relations, have an open-door policy, and possess and promote excellent customer service skills within the organization
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Treat others with respect and dignity, treat all equally without bias.
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Foster good intergovernmental relations, especially with the county government
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Is decisive and exercises good judgment
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Is honest and ethical with high integrity
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Experience with, and understanding of, water and wastewater utilities
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Provide the leadership ability to motivate city staff, build trust and delegate tasks. They must hold supervisors accountable and train employees to be good ambassadors for the city.
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Has good listening skills and is comfortable working in a smaller community
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Has strong experience and skills in applying for and administering grants
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Must be willing to relocate to Monticello (or Jefferson County, with City Council approval) within an agreed upon time
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Valid Driver’s License
SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS:
$65,000 - $100,000 Negotiable Based on Qualifications; Membership in Florida Retirement System; employee health insurance for Manager at no cost.
For more information, visit www.cityofmonticello.us, click this link and/or contact Monticello’s City Clerk at cityclerk@mymonticello.net
TO APPLY:
Submit PDF versions of cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to Monticello’s City Clerk via email cityclerk@mymonticello.net. Include “CITY MANAGER APPLICANT” in the subject line of the email.
DEADLINE: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time, July 29, 2026.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
*Applicant information submitted is subject to the Florida Public Records Act
*The City Manager will be required by law to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of placement,
annually, and within 60 days of leaving the position.
*Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer
*Criminal Background Screening and drug testing to be completed before hire.