Job Details

The City of Longwood seeks a pragmatic, responsible, and professional servant leader with a passion for public service, possessing considerable skills in municipal finance and budgeting, project management, and high levels of accountability, integrity, and ethics to become their next City Manager.

The City of Longwood, in sunny Florida, (roughly six square miles with a population of almost 17,000) is a small community with historical charm, located approximately ten miles north of Orlando. Located in Seminole County, with "A" rated schools. The city is an ideal Central Florida community: close enough to enjoy all that Orlando and the attractions have to offer, but far enough away to maintain its own identity and charm.

Qualifications and Experience

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible in local government management (Florida government experience a plus)
• Preferred: Master's degree in Public Administration, ten (10) years' experience, and ICMA Credentialed Manager

About You

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic along with an ability to build trust
• Visionary for short and long-range planning and interface well with personnel and community
• Desire to work in first-class employment environment that takes pride in enhancing quality of life for citizens and employees

About Us

• Five-member city commission elected for four-year, nonpartisan staggered terms
• $75M operating budget
• Over 170 employees, overseeing eight (8) departments
• Fully accredited law enforcement agency, two (2) fire stations, streamlined development and permitting processes, responsive staff, leader in completing stormwater and utilities projects

City Manager. Salary starts at $155,000 and is negotiable depending on qualifications. This position offers a full benefits package, and other terms are negotiated within the contract.

The recruitment is open April 1st, 2025 through April 30th, 2025. All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. View the City Manager Job Description here.