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City of Myrtle Beach searches for new City Manager

The City of Myrtle Beach is searching for a new City Manager, after current City Manager John Pedersen announced that he is retiring later this year. Applications are accepted until September 15, 2020. Here’s a portion of the job posting, available in full at https://careers.govtjobs.com/job/city-manager/54465397/.

The City Council appoints the City Manager to serve as the City's chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch of City government. The City M...anager is responsible for implementing the policies of the City Council, directing business and administrative procedures and appointing departmental officials and other City employees. At the present time, the City Manager is assisted by a Deputy City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, a CFO/Director of Administration and a Public Information Officer. Departments include Fire, Police, Planning and Zoning, Business and Support Development, Construction Services and Convention Center. The departments also participate in a number of “horizontal teams” to collaborate on projects and issues that transcend departmental lines. The City has 968 authorized full-time positions. The FY 2020-21 budget is approximately $193.7 million.

Requirements
Minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree (Masters’ degree preferred) in public administration or a related field and successful experience at either the CEO or full assistant CEO level gained in a local government with characteristics similar to Myrtle Beach. Experiences with tourism-based communities, downtown revitalization, economic development, sports tourism, and major event management are strong pluses.

Ideal candidates will be strong, proactive and fully experienced leaders with proven success records. Myrtle Beach’s next City Manager will have a thorough understanding and full appreciation for the council/manager form of government and honor its intrinsic role distinctions. He or she will have comprehensive knowledge, skills and abilities in municipal finance and budgeting, and have excellent interpersonal skills.

A competitive starting salary and excellent benefits are negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. City residency is required subsequent to appointment. Additional information regarding the position can be found at the consultant's website: www.slavinweb.com and on the City’s website at www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com

Apply via email by Tuesday, September 15, 2020 with cover letter and resume to:
Robert E. Slavin
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road #A-1 Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 449-4656
Email: slavin@bellsouth.net

The City of Myrtle Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer