Job Description
Interested candidates should apply by accessing City Manager – Mercer Group Associates. Questions regarding the recruitment may be directed to David Deutsch, Senior Associate, Mercer Group Associates, at daviddeutsch610@gmail.com or 301-343-6033.
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Overview
The City of Boca Raton seeks a proven, dedicated, experienced leader for the position of City Manager. The Boca Raton City Charter establishes a Council-Manager form of government with a five-member governing body. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large on a non-partisan basis. The City Council and Mayor’s terms are three years, staggered, and limited to two consecutive terms. The next election in the City is in March 2026.
The City Manager appoints city employees and is responsible for department operations and programs. The 1,800 city employees are a valued workforce committed to delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors with the FY 2024-2025 operating and capital budgets at $785,265,000. The Boca Raton mill rate of 3.67 is the lowest among full-service cities in Florida and maintains a AAA bond rating.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including public safety, an extensive recreation program, public works and engineering, sanitation, and water and wastewater utilities. The City’s development services section provides planning, zoning, building permit and inspection services and administers the Community Development Block Grant program. General administrative services support all City operations, programs and infrastructure systems.
The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative approach, high ethical standards, and a passion for excellence in public service. The ideal candidate will be a relationship builder, strategic thinker and proven manager who brings deep knowledge of public service operations, finance, and policy implementation. A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred. At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal administration, five of which have been in a city/county of at least 75,000 population, including executive leadership, is required.
Compensation And Benefits
The City of Boca Raton is offering an expected salary range between
$300,000 - $350,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a competitive Executive Benefit package which includes comprehensive healthcare for single and dependent coverage, a generous leave program, and professional development opportunities. Retirement plan options are available for either a defined contribution 401(a) plan or a defined benefit pension. Relocation expense reimbursement may be negotiable.
How To Apply
Resumes, cover letters and a list of five professional references with email and phone contact information should be sent via email by 11:59pm on
May 31, 2025, to:
citymanagersearch@bocaraton-fl.gov.
Confidential Inquiries May Be Directed To
David Deutsch, Senior Associate
Mercer Group Associates
daviddeutsch610@gmail.com
301.343.6033
www.MercerGroupAssociates.com
Prior to the public in-person interviews of finalists, individual City Council members have the option to conduct individual phone interviews and/or face-to-face interviews with candidates and may exercise that option.
The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Benefits Summary
Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees
ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.
Year of ServiceAccrual
0 to 5 full years8 hours per month
5 to 10 full years10 hours per month
10 to 15 full years12 hours per month
15 full years and over14 hours per month
CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:
Years of servicePercentage
Less than 2 full years0%
2 to 5 full years10%
5 to 10 full years20%
10 full years or more30%
Retirement (normal, early or disability)50%
HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.
CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.
Year of ServiceBenefit
5 to 10 full years$600 annually
10 to 15 full years$800 annually
15 full years and over$1,100 annually
RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:
- An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.
- An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.
- The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.
Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.
HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.
FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.
MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.
EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.
