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Location : 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY26-17323
Department: County Manager
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, or related field and five years of progressively responsible governmental administrative experience in Court Services, Animal Resources, Fire Rescue Services, Code Administration or Emergency Management; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, Level 2 criminal investigation check, and successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.
Position Summary
This is a highly professional and senior level management position specific to directing the Public Safety and Community Operations work group.
An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for directing assigned departments and offices, embracing change and recommending, developing and implementing innovative strategies that align with the county's overall goals and objectives.
Work is performed under the broad direction of the County Manager and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observations of results obtained.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
Exudes a positive customer service focus.
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
May be required to serve as the County Manager in their absence, upon request.
Manages/coordinates and/or provides direct supervision over the activities of assigned department directors and/or subordinate supervisors/managers and/or employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending and approving personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and may coordinate departmental training and/or orientation.
Leads and facilitates functional group programs; identifies major initiatives and discusses impacts which cross departmental lines; provides proactive strategies for delivering quality customer service and facilitates interdepartmental communication and team-based problem resolution.
Collaborates with Directors, Managers, County Staff, County Manager and other officials to plan, coordinate, implement and address modify programs and matters affecting internal operations to assigned departments.
Directs the preparation of and recommends short and long-range goals and business plans for County service provisions and funding.
Directs the development of specific proposals for action regarding current and future County needs.
Provides direction for reports and presentations, reviews, and revises work assignments for groups of assigned employees as needed.
Directs, plans, implements and delivers written reports, oral presentations and/or speeches assigned by a higher-level Administrator.
Ensures the proper administration, development and monitoring of budgets for Departments and Divisions; provides direction and reviews budget expenditures, revenues, appropriations and enhancements. Makes recommendations and offers direction to programs for reductions and/or enhancements.
Analyzes and evaluates departmental policies, reviews federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the program within the department; recommends development of new policies and/or revisions in current policies with Human Resources Director, as appropriate.
Holds regularly scheduled staff meetings with department directors; renders problem-solving assistance, guidance and direction to staff.
Performs administrative duties assigned or delegated by the County Manager.
NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of local government administration and organization.
Considerable knowledge of all laws, rules and regulations governing the various departments within the County.
Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff, develop and motivate staff, enforce disciplinary procedures and effectively appraise employee performance.
Ability to facilitate teams and work groups in the resolution of issues and realization of goals and objectives.
Ability to exercise leadership in a team-based management environment.
Ability to research and collect data to make sound recommendations for program policies and procedures.
Ability to encourage and foster customer service focus, employee development and empowerment, commitment to environmental preservation and sustainable development, integrity, professionalism and responsibility at all organizational levels.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including public speaking and preparing written reports and memoranda.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, elected officials, community interest groups and the general public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Employee Life Insurance
• Florida Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits
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• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:

1. New Years Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Memorial Day
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day
6. Labor Day
7. Veterans' Day
8. Thanksgiving Day
9. Friday following Thanksgiving
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)
11. Christmas Day
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)
13. 2 Floating Holidays (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF - International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.
Vacation Leave - Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to .
Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.
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I understand that once my application has been submitted for this specific position that I will NOT be able to make any changes to it. Any changes to my master application will only be reflected in any future positions for which I may apply.

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If an applicant meets all minimum qualifications as posted he/she is referred to the appropriate hiring manager. The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for the ones with the specific experience he/she is seeking.Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

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If you are a current Alachua County BOCC employee - I understand I must have been in my current position for at least six months to be considered for this position?

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• I am not a current Alachua Cty BOCC Employee

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I understand that if I earned a bachelor's or master's degree outside the United States, I must submit a foreign credential evaluation with my application or email it to achr@alachuacounty.us. International degrees without an evaluation will not be considered toward minimum qualifications.
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Have you been the director of any of the following offices or departments?Code Administration; Animal Resources; Court Services; Fire Rescue Services; Emergency ManagementIf yes, please indicate the office (s) or department (s) and number of years in each role.
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