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The City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, (pop. 35,954) is seeking a highly qualified local government professional to join its leadership team. Located in the dynamic Miami / Ft Lauderdale metro area, Lauderdale Lakes needs a strong and versatile leader with extensive management experience, capable of addressing the challenges of providing high quality services. As the City’s Chief Administrative Officer, the Manager enforces laws and ordinances; appoints, supervises and removes employees; manages all City departments; prepares and submits the annual budget; manages City expenditures; negotiates service agreements; advises the City Commission on financial conditions, trends and strategies.
Lauderhill Lakes is primarily residential with a population of 37,000. The land area is 3.59 square miles. Taxable property value is estimated at $2,004,470,728, distributed across approximately 12,723 parcels. The population is diverse, with a medium income of $50,000. Local schools are highly rated with both public and private offerings.
City government
The City of Lauderdale Lakes has a mayor / commission / manager form of government.
City Government positions in FY 2026 are 125 FTEs and 32 PTEs. Law enforcement and Fire Safety /EMS services are provided through a service agreement with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. In the current fiscal year the adopted budget for all funds is $111.8MM.
Essential Job Functions
- Serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City under the direction of the Mayor/ Commission. Executes the policies, directives, and legislative actions of the City Commission; prepares and presents policy improvements and revisions
- Promotes transparency, ethical governance, and excellent public service.
- Attends City Commission meetings and provide professional recommendations on agenda items.
- Executes the policies, directives, and legislative actions of the City Commission; prepares and presents policy improvements and revisions.
- Directs the daily functions of the City; oversees general administration and department operations. Develops administrative policies for city operations and contracts with other governments and agencies.
- Maintains routine communications with the elected officials and provides appropriate briefings. Establishes lines of communication that are responsive and timely.
- Submits for approval the annual City operating budget; administers the approved budget; provides for financial analysis and reporting; informs Mayor/Commission as to financial and other operational matters on a regular basis.
- Develops strategies to support City operations and services; evaluates financial conditions for efficiencies and enhancements.
- Establishes performance standards and accountability systems for all departments.
- Supervises department employees to include hiring, assignments, priorities, performance standards, performance reviews, staff development, and discipline. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training and mentorship opportunities as appropriate.
- Coordinates the activities of City government with other governments and agencies.
- Ensures City compliance with all applicable federal, sate, county and local laws, including Florida municipal regulations.
- Responds to requests for service by citizens; provides for public communications and forums for outreach and input from community groups and citizens.
- Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits various records and reports including financial reports, department activity reports, payroll reports, budget documents, purchase orders, job applications, performance reviews, policies and procedures, contracts, news releases, ordinances, resolutions, annual reports, memorandums, correspondence, etc.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field with ten years experience in government; a minimum of five years experience in local government as an executive, director or senior manager; extensive experience with budget and personnel management and a capital program; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration preferred.
Compensation
Base Salary to start negotiations: $200,000.
Competitive benefit package with generous retirement program and leave provisions; insurance plans for health, life and disability coverage; travel allowances for routine and professional travel; communication allowance. Other provisions subject to employment contract.
Apply online with a cover letter and resume by May 29, 2026.
Questions may be directed to Jim Dinneen, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter at (386) 846-2612.
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Posted: 2026-04-30
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