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City Administrator, City of Isle of Palms

Job Category
Administration
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

The City of the Isle of Palms, SC is seeking an experienced and dynamic municipal leader to join the City as City Administrator. The City Administrator will provide broad leadership to departments heads while planning and directing the administrative and operational activities. Additionally, the City Administrator will advise the Mayor and Council regarding key policy decisions and will ensure implementation of the policies set by Council. The new Administrator will oversee the enforcement of ordinances and will monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of City services and operations.

The ideal candidate will be an inclusive and inspirational leader whose experience may include some of the unique circumstances relevant to the Isle of Palms such as tourism and its impacts on city services and coastal dynamics such as flooding, beach renourishment, etc. The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator who can interact effectively with a highly engaged citizenry, excellent staff, and external partners/stakeholders committed to the success of the City.

To view the full position profile, please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oq1G96yztuTE2pN8bXdH0OQhNA-JaeCw/view?…

Qualifications

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is required for consideration. Five or more (5+) years of progressively responsible experience in local government administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong understanding of public and private sector business administration. In-depth knowledge of personnel management, including employee rights and regulations. Familiarity with public works operations, modern planning, land use, and capital budgeting. Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances related to city governance. Expertise in supervision, training, and performance evaluation practices. Understanding of rules governing public meetings.

Ability to interpret and apply city policies, laws, and regulations effectively. Proficient in analyzing complex problems, generating alternative solutions, and making informed decisions. Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Skilled in preparing clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of individuals. Ability to deal with the public on a wide variety of issues and concerns.

Pay Info
The expected compensation for this position is between $135,793 – $202,795, depending upon qualifications. Budgeted allowances will be provided for professional development and participation in professional organizations. A competitive benefits package will be offered to the new City Administrator as well.
How to Apply

Interested candidates are asked to apply through the FGP posting at https://www.fgp.com/jobs/city-administrator-48958/. Candidates may submit questions to Christin Mack, Manager of Public Sector Executive Search at FGP, at cmack@fgp.com.  
The deadline to apply is December 31st. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis by the FGP team during the application period. Candidates must meet the requirements above in order to be considered.

Virtual and on-site interviews with the City will be offered to those candidates named as finalist, with reference checks, background checks and academic verifications conducted after receiving candidates’ consent. A pre-employment screening to include controlled substance tests will be conducted by the City.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Isle of Palms is an Equal Opportunity Employer.