2022-06-21 Ex 05Exhibit 5
6/21 /2022
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
CITY ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as "Agreement"), is
by and between the City of Okeechobee, Florida, a subdivision of the State of Florida
(hereinafter referred to as "City"), and Gary Ritter (hereinafter referred to by name or as
"City Administrator" or "Administrator").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ Gary Ritter as the Interim City Administrator of
the City, and following a three (3) month probationary period shall thereafter
determine whether to have Gary Ritter serve as the City Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the City, through its City Council ("Council"), desires to provide for certain
benefits and compensation for the Administrator and to establish conditions of
employment applicable to the Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Gary Ritter desires to accept employment as Administrator underthe terms
and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises as set forth in this
Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
Section 1. Employment.
A. The City hereby hires and appoints Gary Ritter under the terms and conditions
established herein, to perform the duties and functions specified in the City's
Charter, the City Code of Ordinances, and the City Administrator Job
Description, which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and to
perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions as the
Council shall from time -to -time assign.
The City's employment of Gary Ritter as Interim City Administrator shall be
effective June 21, 2021 and continue for a probationary period not to exceed
three (3) months. At the conclusion of the initial three-month probationary
period, unless Council takes action to the contrary, Gary Ritter shall become
the City Administrator. Beginning on June 21, 2022, there shall be two (2)
options each for two (2) year automatic renewals of the Agreement. In the
event the Council decides not to renew the Agreement, by not exercising the
renewal options, there shall be no severance pay made except for accumulated
annual and sick leave in accordance with City employee policy and procedures.
Section 2. Salary and Evaluation.
A. For the performance of services pursuant to the Agreement, the City agrees to
pay the Administrator an annual base salary of $93,000, payable in installments
at the same time as other City employees are paid.
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B. After the first year of the Agreement, should the general City staff receive a cost -
of -living increase, the Administrator will receive the same increase at the same
time as the City staff.
C. Direction and Performance:
Strategic 5 Year Plan: Within sixty (60) days of the commencement date of
this Agreement, the Council and the Administrator shall meet individually
to discuss a five (5) year City strategic Plan ("Plan") of progress outlining
the Council's desired priorities and desired outcomes for the City over the
following five (5) years. The Plan will include strategies the Council and
the Administrator believe to be needed to accomplish the successful
implementation of the Plan. Based upon the input of the individual Council
Members, and other community leaders and organizations, the
Administrator shall prepare the Plan for review and comment by the
Council. Inclusive of the Council's desired changes to the draft Plan, the
Administrator shall prepare the Plan for final adoption by the Council.
2. Plan Performance: Not less than thirty (30) days prior to the one (1) year
anniversary date of the Administrator, the Administrator and Council
members shall meet individually, and, in consideration of resources
provided and matters outside the control of the Administrator and Council,
discuss the City's progress in accomplishing the desired outcomes
contained in the Plan, suggestions for improving the Plan, the
Administrator's performance in accomplishing the Plan, and how the
Council can assist the Administrator in accomplishing the Plan. Following
the individual meetings with the Council members, the Administrator will
provide the Council with a draft progress report inclusive of the
Administrator's and Council Members' comments and suggestions.
Following the Council's review of the draft Plan, the Administrator shall
prepare the final progress report to the Council for adoption along with any
compensation adjustments the Administrator may desire to request of the
Council.
D. Annual Performance Evaluation. The City may also increase said base salary
and/or other benefits of the Administrator in such amounts and to such an
extent as the Council may determine desirable on the basis of an annual
performance evaluation of the Administrator. The form of the evaluation shall
be suggested by the Administrator and approved by the Council. Unless
deemed otherwise by Council, the Administrator's annual performance review
shall occur in July to August timeframe on an annual basis. The Council, in its
sole discretion, upon an unsatisfactory Administrator evaluation, may extend to
the Administrator a period of sixty (60) days to improve their performance prior
to terminating this Agreement for cause. Furthermore, the Council's failure to
conduct any of the scheduled evaluations shall not constitute non-compliance
with a material provision of this Agreement.
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E. Nothing in this Section shall require the City to increase the base salary or other
benefits of the Administrator. Furthermore, the City's failure to conduct any of
the scheduled evaluations shall not constitute noncompliance with a material
provision of this Agreement.
F. The Administrator is entitled to participate in such General Employee Pension
Plan as may be in effect within the City or as amended. Alternatively, the
Administrator may elect to seek to join a deferred compensation plan, such as
the International City Management Association Retirement Corporation Plan,
which satisfies Federal Internal Revenue Service deferred compensation plan
requirements. If the Administrator desires to join such a deferred compensation
plan or other qualifying plan, upon reasonable right of review and approval by
the City which shall not unreasonably be withheld, the City shall pay into such
plan the same amount or percentage as the City would pay into the
Administrator's General Employee Pension Plan by payment of such amount
into a deferred compensation plan, this negates the City's responsibility to pay
into the General Employee Pension Plan.
Section 3. City Administrator's Duties and Obligations.
A. The Administrator shall have the duties, responsibilities, and powers of said
office under the Charter, Ordinances of the City, and as outlined in the City
Administrator job description. The Administrator agrees to perform all duties
and responsibilities faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his ability and in a
professional and competent manner.
B. The Administrator shall remain in the exclusive employment of the City and
shall devote all such time, attention, knowledge, and skills necessary to faithfully
perform his duties under this Agreement. The Administrator shall dedicate no
less than an average of forty (40) hours per week in the performance of his duties
hereunder.
C. The Administrator agrees and understands they are to attend all Council
Meetings and Workshops, preside as Chair over the Technical Review
Committee meetings, and attend Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design
Review Committee meetings (as necessity requires), as well as other advisory
committees that are appointed by the Council from time -to -time.
Section 4. Automobile Allowance and Communications Equipment
The Administrator is required to be on call for twenty -four-hour service. In
recognition thereof:
A. The City shall grant to the Administrator the use of a City vehicle for the
discharge of his responsibilities to the City. For the conduct of any City business
using Administrator's personal vehicle, if and when that may occur, the
Administrator shall be reimbursed for related automobile costs/expenses at the
established Florida Statute mileage rate in accordance with City employee travel
policy.
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B. The City shall provide the Administrator with a cell phone for business related
uses. In the alternative, the City may provide the Administrator with a cellular
phone allowance of $50.00 per month to compensate them for the business use
on their personal cellular phone.
Section 5. Dues and Subscriptions
The City agrees to pay the Administrator's professional dues for membership in
professional organizations related to their duties. The City shall pay other dues and
subscriptions on behalf of the Administrator as are approved in the City's annual budget
or as may be authorized separately by the Council from time to time.
Section 6. Professional Development
The City agrees to pay reasonable and customary travel and subsistence expenses
pursuant to the City's travel policy for the Administrator's travel to and attendance at
the professional development conferences. The Council may elect to pay for the
Administrator's attendance at seminars, conferences, and committee meetings, and
professional development activities, as it deems appropriate.
Section 7. Residency.
The Administrator shall reside within the corporate limits of Okeechobee County.
Section 8. Accrued Leave.
The Administrator shall be entitled to 96-hours of annual leave and 96-hours of sick
leave during each year of the term of this contract. The annual and sick leave shall be
available for use upon commencement of employment and each year thereafter on the
service date anniversary. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave that may carry
forward. Upon separation of employment, Administrator shall be paid for up to 300
hours of unused accrued annual leave.
Section 9. Holidays.
The Administrator is entitled to the same paid holidays, and other paid time off, as
the City staff.
Section 10. Benefits.
The City shall pay 100 percent of the Administrator's and Administrator's spouse's
health insurance coverage. The Administrator shall also receive any other employee
benefits, including but not limited to life, long term health, and disability insurance
coverage, and the like, that are available to City management staff and/or general City
staff.
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Section 11. Termination by the City Council and Severance Pay.
A. The Administrator shall serve at the pleasure of the Council, and the Council
may terminate this Agreement and the Administrator's employment with the
City at any time, for any reason, or for no reason.
B. Should a majority of the entire Council (three members) vote to terminate the
services of the Administrator "without cause", then within thirty (30) days
following such vote, the Council shall cause the Administrator to be paid any
accrued leave, unpaid salary, and benefits earned (including accrued sick and
annual leave hours) up to and including the date of termination based on a
forty (40) hour work week. Within forty-five (45) calendar days following the
vote to terminate the Administrator's employment, the Council shall cause
the Administrator to be paid a lump sum severance pay equal to two (2)
months of his base salary as full and complete payment and satisfaction of any
claims of the Administrator of whatsoever nature arising out of this
Agreement or otherwise. As consideration for such payment, the
Administrator shall, prior to receipt thereof, execute and deliver to the City a
general release of the City and its Council Members and its officers, agents,
and employees for all acts and actions (whether accrued or subsequently
accruing) from the beginning of time until the date of release, with said release
to be prepared and negotiated by the City Attorney.
C. In the event the Administrator is terminated for "just cause", the City, with the
exception of accrued and unpaid salary and benefits actually earned, shall have
no obligation to pay the amounts outlined in this Agreement. For purposes of
this Agreement, "just cause" is defined and limited for purposes of this
Agreement to any of the following:
Misfeasance, malfeasance and/or nonfeasance in performance of the
Administrator's duties and responsibilities.
2. Conviction or a plea of guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor or felony
crime, whether or not adjudication is withheld.
3. Neglect of duty, including the inability or unwillingness to properly discharge
the responsibilities of office.
4. Violation of any substantive City policy, rule, or regulation, which would
subject any other City employee to termination.
5. The Council of any fraudulent act against the interest of the City.
6. The Council of any act which involves moral turpitude, or which causes the
City disrepute.
7. Violation of the State of Florida Code of Ethics or being found to have
committed an ethics violation by the Florida Commission on Ethics.
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8. Any other act of a similar nature of the same or greater seriousness.
Section 12. Termination by the City Administrator
The Administrator may terminate this Agreement at any time by delivering to the
Council a written notice of termination not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective
date of the termination. If the Administrator terminates this Agreement, then the
provisions of Section 11 above, shall not apply. If the Administrator voluntarily resigns
pursuant to this Section, the City shall pay to the Administrator all accrued
compensation due the Administrator up to the Administrator's final day of
employment, including any accrued leave. The City shall have no further financial
obligation to Employee pursuant to this Agreement. This section shall not prevent the
Administrator from collecting any money earned as a result of participation in the City's
deferred retirement or other similar Plan or program.
Section 13. Disability.
If the Administrator becomes permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to
perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, mental incapacity, or health for
a period of four consecutive weeks beyond any accrued leave, the City shall have the
option to terminate this Agreement, subject to the severance pay provision outlined in
Section 11, of this Agreement.
Section 14. Indemnification.
A. City shall defend, save harmless, and indemnify the Administrator against any
action for any injury or damage suffered as a result of any act, event, or omission
of action that the Administrator reasonably believes to be in the scope of his
duties or function, unless he acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a
manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or
property. The City will compromise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the
amount of any settlement or judgment rendered thereon. The City may
compromise and settle any such claim or suit, without consent or further
involvement of the Administrator. The City shall not be liable for the acts or
omissions of the Administrator committed while acting outside the course and
scope of his agreed duties or committed in bad faith or with malicious purpose or
in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety, or
property. Nothing herein shall be construed to be a waiver or extension of the
sovereign immunity limitations of liability possessed by City by state or federal
law.
B. Said indemnification shall extend beyond the termination of employment and the
expiration of this Agreement to provide protection for any such acts undertaken
or committed in his capacity as Administrator, regardless of whether the notice
of claim or filing of a lawsuit occurs during or following employment with the City.
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Section 15. Code of Ethics.
The State of Florida "Code of Ethics", including Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, shall
govern the Administrator's conduct and actions as Administrator of the City.
Additionally, the Administrator shall abide by the standards established by the Florida
Commission on Ethics.
Section 16. Bonding.
The City agrees to bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the
Administrator under any policy, regulation, ordinance, or law.
Section 17. Transparency.
A. Open Door Policy: The Administrator shall maintain an open-door policy
encouraging communication between the members of the Council, City
employees, residents, property owners and other persons who have matters of
interest related to the well-being of the City.
B. Governmental Relations: The Administrator shall strive to maintain positive
constructive relationships with elected officials, employees, and agents of other
governmental agencies for the purpose of mutual good will and the constructive
conduct of business regarding matters of interest between the parties.
C. Communications: The Administrator and Council shall work cooperatively to
keep each other and the community informed as to the status of plans, projects,
and the operations of the City.
D. Right to Speak: The Administrator shall have the right to address the Council
orally and/or in writing in and all matters before the Council affecting those
matters under his responsibility and/or his employment with the City.
Section 18. General Terms and Conditions.
A. If any provision or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall not
be affected and shall remain in full force and effect.
B. The waiver by either party of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by the
other shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by
that party.
C. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties. It may not be
changed verbally, but only by an Agreement in writing signed by the parties.
D. Florida law shall govern this Agreement and any litigation that may arise from
this Agreement, shall be filed, and litigated in Okeechobee County, Florida.
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E. Upon Administrator's death, the City's obligations under this Agreement shall
terminate except for:
Transfer of ownership of retirement or other similar funds, if any, to his
designated beneficiaries; and
2. Payment of accrued leave balances in accordance with this Agreement.
F. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate or counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original and all of which together shall be deemed one and the same
instrument. No term, condition or covenant of this Agreement shall be binding on
either party until both parties have signed it.
G. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the last date it is executed by either
of the parties to this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT A EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
Jim DESCRIPTION
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
POSITION TITLE: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Department: Administration Type: Full -Time, Contract
Supervised by: Mayor and Council Starting Salary: $85,000.00 to $95,000.00
Supervision Duties: Yes Opening Date:
FLSA Status: Exempt Closing Date:
The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not
absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. The duties and physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
NATURE OF WORK:
This position is appointed by the five -member legislative body, the Mayor and four City Council Members, to ensure
adequate and efficient provision of services to the citizens in coordination with the City Attorney, City Clerk, and
department heads to better protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the residents. Serves as the Head of
the Administration, General Services, and Finance Departments as well as the Purchasing Agent of the City, and Zoning
Administrator with the assistance of a contracted planning consultant firm.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS ADMINISTRATOR
a. Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City, except the City Attorney,
City Clerk's Office and as otherwise provided by law. The intent of this paragraph is to explain the City Administrator
is to assist the department heads in the administration of their specific departments.
b. Attend all City Council meetings with the right to take part in discussions, but not to vote.
c. See that all laws and acts of the Council subject to enforcement by the Administrator or by officers subject to the
Administrator's supervision are faithfully executed.
d. Prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message, and capital outlay program, and supervise and administer
all phases of the budgetary process with the assistance of the department heads and the City Clerk, who are
responsible for their department's budget.
e. Make such reports as the City Council may require concerning the operation of City departments, offices and agencies
and organize and oversee the operation of said departments, offices, and agencies.
f. Negotiate leases, contracts and other agreements including consultant services for the City subject to approval of the
City Council and see that all terms and conditions of same are performed as required and notify the Council of any
noted violation.
g. Keep the Council fully advised as to the financial conditions and future needs of the City and make such
recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs and operations of the City as deemed desirable.
h. Prepares the City Council agenda.
i. Perform such other duties as may be required by the Mayor and City Council.
2. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The City Administrator serves as the head of this department, which is responsible for the administration and enforcement
of the building code, land use regulations, licenses and permit regulations, business regulations, and other regulations
not specifically delegated to any other department or officer of the City.
3. GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The City Administrator serves as head of this department, which is responsible for the collection of all fees, licenses,
monies due the City and shall be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the general accounting system
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set up in accordance with the requirements of State Law.
4. GENERAL DUTIES AS THE PURCHASING AGENT
a. Maintain high ethical standards among all employees in the transaction of purchasing business.
b. Assure that the spirit and intent of purchasing policies, as expressed by the City Council, are fully satisfied.
c. Assure administrative procedures for the proper implementation of municipal purchasing and borrowing.
d. Assure that all purchases are of the highest possible quality at the lowest possible cost, consistent with budget and
use restraints and limitations.
e. Be watchful for transgression to purchasing policies and procedures and deal with responsible employees firmly.
f. Declare vendors who default on their quotations or bids as irresponsible bidders.
g. Record purchasing transactions accurately and report purchasing activities to the City Council as he/she deems
necessary.
h. Awards, executes, and approves contracts, quotes, purchases, and agreements under $15,000.00.
i. Approve and sign all purchase orders, which is required for purchases $1,000.00 or over, and under $15,000.00.
j. Presents contracts, quotes, purchases, and agreements over $15,000.00 to Mayor and Council for approval and
execution.
k. Ensure proper disposal of surplus property when submitted by departments.
5. MUNICIPAL PURCHASING AND BORROWING, FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
a. Coordinate expected purchasing needs with budgetary considerations during budget preparation time each fiscal
year.
b. Review expected purchases to assure the availability of funds and that proper purchasing procedures are being
observed,
c. Receive quotations, proposals, and bids in the manner prescribed.
d. Control expenditures through sound purchasing technique and the implementation of the provisions of the Municipal
Borrowing and Purchasing Ordinance.
e. Receive all sealed bids.
6. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Administrative
1. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates programs, plans, services, staffing,
equipment and infrastructure of the Administration, General Services and Finance Departments.
2. Frequently interacts with other officials from various local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, including
representatives of local community organizations.
3. Evaluates community needs and formulates short and long range plans to present to the City Council.
4. Prepares annual operating, maintenance, and capital improvement budgets; submits budget requests; controls
adopted department budget. Performs financial and economic analysis necessary for effective program operation
and fiscal management.
5. Develop, modernize, and implement the City's Capital Improvements Projects, and other plans, studies, or
programs in coordination with the department heads, City Clerk, City Attorney, Mayor and City Council.
6. Creates and directs the preparation of studies, plans and specifications, bidding, evaluates the competency of
contractors and vendors, and specifies the selection criteria for responsible departments and other municipal
contracts; and likewise assists department heads with their departmental projects regarding the same.
7. Controls department projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters for the project;
and likewise assists department heads with their departmental projects regarding the same.
8. Reviews private project development plans and permits to ensure adequacy of application and compliance with
City codes, manuals, handbooks, regulations, the comprehensive plan, state statutes and other requirements
within the scope of the department's responsibility and authority.
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9. Performs periodic review and offers updates to City adopted codes, manuals, handbooks, regulations, the
comprehensive plan, inventory lists and databases when necessary to ensure methodology and requirements
are kept up to standards.
10. Responds to public or other inquiries relating to department policies and procedures in coordination with
department heads, City Clerk, and City Attorney,
11. Maintains regular contact with and fosters constructive and productive working relationships with consultants,
other municipalities, county, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the general public
in connection with departmental activities and services.
12. Monitors intergovernmental actions and acts necessary to sustain and enhance the ability of the Administration,
General Services, and Finance departments to meet the needs of the community; assists same for other
department heads, City Clerk, and City Attorney.
13. Coordinate's activities and provides assistance where required or requested with other City departments and/or
governmental agencies, to ensure compliance with and achievement of the goals of the City.
14. Research grant funding opportunities relative to appropriate authorized projects, writes funding applications,
manages project and ensures proper expenditures made for projects.
B. Supervisory
1. Supervises departmental personnel within Administration, General Services, and Finance, either directly or
through subordinates for the purpose of hiring, annual performance evaluation, recommending salary increases,
transfer, promotion, and/or disciplinary action.
2. Issues written and oral instructions.
3. Determines departmental work priorities, approves work schedules, and examines work for exactness, neatness
and conformance to policies and procedures.
4. Provides leadership and direction to department employees for the safe and efficient care of the City's facilities,
inventory, equipment, and infrastructures.
5. Establishes and organizes standards and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of staff and
operations.
6. Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
C. Management
1. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships, providing suggestions, advice and support to
department employees, other City departments and residents.
2. Resolves complaints in a prompt and courteous manner, communicating professionally and effectively, both orally
and in writing.
3. Exhibits behavior consistent with the values of the City through excellent customer service, creative problem
solving, decision making and stewardship of City resources.
4. Works cooperatively and respectfully with municipal employees toward the common goal of providing high quality
services.
5. Provides public information on projects in coordination with the Mayor, City Council, City Clerk and department
heads.
6. Ensures the City Safety Policy is implemented and practiced assuring the safety of employees and the general
public; provides updates and recommends changes to policy as necessary to Public Risk Manager; serves as a
member of the City Safety Committee.
7. Ensures the City Drug Free Workplace Policy is implemented and practiced assuring the policy and practices are
carried out; provides updates and recommends changes to policy as necessary to the City Council for adoption.
8. Responsible for maintaining all departmental documents and records; coordinating with the City Clerk's Office for
appropriate records management under the State of Florida Bureau of Records and Archives.
9. Attends Technical Review Committee meetings; serves as Chair and a voting member.
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10. Attends Planning Board/Board of Adjustment/Design Review Board meetings; prepares and presents staff reports
and other necessary correspondences.
11. Serves as staff on a variety of boards and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary
correspondences. Includes, but not limited to, Code Enforcement Board, Pension Fund Board of Trustees,
Okeechobee Utility Authority, and other citizen boards as created by Council from time to time; Emergency
Management, or as directed by the Mayor and City Council.
12. Attends seminars and workshops to keep abreast of current methods, technology, and supervisory techniques.
Coordinates department employees' attendance of same, for training and continuing education and/or
certifications. Including, but not limited to, Florida open public records laws, sunshine laws, state ethics laws, and
Attorney General Opinions.
D. Other
1. Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.
2. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
3. Perform work outside normal office hours.
7. QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education and Experience
1. Suitable Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and
2. Minimum five years' experience in municipal management or similar governmental administration.
B. Knowledge of
1. Principles and practices of effective administration, supervision, and personnel policies and procedures.
2. Reading and understanding subdivision plats and construction plans.
3. Reading and understanding contracts and specifications.
4. Laws, ordinances, regulations, policies, and statutes governing municipal activities and of operations of municipal
government.
C. Ability to
1. Perform visual inspections.
2. Traverse unimproved construction sites for the purpose of field inspections.
3. Access research information and prepare reports.
4. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with the public, elected officials, members of boards and
commissions, department heads, other employees of the City and employees of other governmental agencies.
5. Apply good judgement to deal with the subordinates and the public effectively and diplomatically, some of whom
may be irate and unreasonable.
6. Perform job responsibilities in a timely manner to meet scheduled deadlines.
7. Physically and mentally work independently.
8. Coordinate, delegate and negotiate.
9. Delegate authority and responsibility to subordinates and maintain effective organization.
10. Represent the City in public speaking requests and special events.
11. Present data and programs which enhance the continued efficient operation of the City.
D. Licenses, Certificates, Additional Requirements
1. United States Citizen or a resident alien of the State of Florida.
2. Valid Florida Driver's License; possess and maintain a clean driving record.
3. Residence of Okeechobee County, Buckhead Ridge area of Glades County or any areas lying outside the
Okeechobee County line within six months of employment.
4. Pass pre -employment complete physical.
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5. Pass background investigation and reference check, including an FDLE criminal background check.
8. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
The employee is issued a City vehicle and must be capable of operating light duty vehicles and mobile radios.
Proficient in operating a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, use of email, use of the internet
and read digital files; capable of operating multi -line telephone system, cell phones, fax machines, 10-key calculator, copy
machines, miscellaneous office equipment and accessories customarily used in an office environment.
9. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use
developments or construction sites. Hand -eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk or hear. The employee is
required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The
employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell,
Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to independently and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing
up to 50 pounds; and repeatedly lift, move, and carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and the ability to adjust focus.
10. WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually
quiet to low.
11. WORK LOCATION AND HOURS:
City Hall, 55 Southeast 3ro Avenue.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
12. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
a. Evaluation Period: Successful candidates will be on an evaluation/probationary period for 3 months, to allow a period
for an evaluation of ability, work habits and conduct. Specifics are to be addressed within a negotiated employment
contract.
b. Benefits: In addition to competitive salaries and the opportunity for continuing professional development, the City
offers an excellent benefits package. Our employees enjoy the many benefits of living in South Florida with its
wonderful sub -tropical climate, exceptional year round recreational opportunities, and the following benefits:
• Use of City vehicle
• Retirement Plan (457 Deferred Plan Option)
• Health Insurance (City pays coverage for employee and contributes $150.00 toward family/spouse premiums)
• Group Life and Disability Insurance (City pays coverage for employee). Additional policies can be added at group
rates by the employee
• Additional variety of insurances may be obtained at group rates by the employee through payroll deduction
(examples are, but not limited to: legal, cancer, long term illness, dental, and vision)
• Job Connected Injury Benefits
• Paid Leave Benefits
• 12 Paid Holidays
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• Available Credit Union membership
• Direct Deposit Bi-weekly Payroll (mandatory participation required)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Prescription Card
• Longevity Service Bonus Program
c. Drug Testing Policy: The City is committed to providing a safe work environment for all its employees. The abuse
of alcohol and drugs is a national problem which impairs the safety and health of employees and the public, promotes
crime, and harms the entire community. In order to maintain the highest standards of morale, productivity, and safety,
the City has instituted a drug and alcohol free workplace program.
d. Veterans' Preference: Former military personnel, or their spouse, that have been verified as a "Veteran" under
Florida Administrative Code Rule 55A-7.009 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors
of the position. The Veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the Veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best
qualified candidate as determined by the hiring Department Head.
CONTACT: Lane Earnest-Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk/Personnel Administrator
55 Southeast 3rd Avenue, Room 100, Okeechobee, Florida 34974
0 863.763.3372 ext. 9814
Iamiotea@cityofokeechobee.com
863.763.1686
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