CITY OF PAHOKEE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Deputy City Manager /Director Community & Economic
Development & Special Projects
REPORTS TO: City Manager
DEPARTMENT: City Manager
SUPERVISES: All Departments and Divisions for the City of Pahokee
SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to provide direct support and assistance to the City Manager, City
Council and Department Directors. Provide leadership of administration of daily operations,
major policies and short and long-range plans including special projects and assignments
spanning all City Departments and activities. This class works formulates long-range goals for
the organization, develop policy and position papers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITES:
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent
working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of
the class as necessary.
City.
decision-making purposes.
and to ensure sound fiscal control.
businesses within the City.
answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
operations.
performance appraisals. Ensures that all operations are performed according to City
policies, procedures, and ordinances as well as according to Federal, State, and local
laws.
and issues that impact the City.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBLILITIES:
Manages all full-time and part-time employees in all departments for the City. The departments
include City Clerk, Finance, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Building, Planning & Zoning,
Community & Economic Development, Lake Okeechobee Marina & Campground, and Port
Mayaca. Implements directory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include: Interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning,
assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees,
addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
Requires five - ten years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in Municipal
Government; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
in budgeting, purchasing and/or facility management which provides the requisite knowledge,
skills, and abilities.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) status by the International Economic Development
Council is preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Pahokee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current
employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may
involve identifying and distinguishing colors.
opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified
disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any
questions about this policy or these job duties.
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