Job Description:
Fort Myers, incorporated in 1885, is the oldest city in Lee County and serves as the county seat. Fort Myers is located on the lower west coast of Florida, midway between Tampa and Miami, and has a current population of approximately 97,711 residents. The City encompasses 48.82 total square miles, including waterways, and is bordered to the north and west by the Caloosahatchee River which is part of the intercoastal waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Over the years, Fort Myers evolved from a military post into a thriving community. The late 19th and early 20th centuries marked a significant period for Fort Myers with the arrival of winter residents, including inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Their influence is still visible today at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates where visitors can explore historic homes, gardens, and laboratories.
Today, Fort Myers has a vibrant economy highlighted by the downtown economy of restaurants, high rise buildings, and county and federal courthouse operations. Popular downtown landmarks include The Collaboratory, Edison Theater, The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Uncommon Friends Sculpture, the Caloosa Sound Convention Center, the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, and Centennial Park.
Fort Myers is a home rule city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the governing council consisting of the mayor and six other members. The City Council is responsible for all policy-making functions of the government and for the appointment of City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development Agency, and advisory boards. The City Manager appoints all department heads including the Director of Procurement. The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the City. Fort Myers is a full-service City. Services provided include police and fire protection, water and sewer services, solid waste services, park and recreational facilities, street improvements, building permits and inspections, stormwater management, a yacht basin, a cemetery, parking garages, and an ice-skating community center. Additionally, the City offers two professionally designed 18-hole golf courses. Fort Myers employs a staff of 1106 FTEs. The City’s General Fund budget is $172,843,250. The total current budget is $662,583,964.
The Procurement Services Department is the centralized authority responsible for the procurement of and contracting for supplies, goods, equipment, contractual services, professional and consultant services, capital improvements and construction, and/or any combination of goods, supplies and services at the best value, with fairness and integrity on behalf of the City of Fort Myers, City Council, City Manager, staff and citizens.
The City of Fort Myers follows sound and prudent business practices, promotes full and equitable economic participation of all segments of the business community, and follows the strictest ethical standards when procuring commodities and contractual services.
Under the direction of the City Manager or designee, the Director of Procurement is responsible for directing and managing all aspects of the City's procurement function. Consistent with the strategic priorities of the City, the Director performs professional work of unusual difficulty in planning, organizing, development and coordination of the procurement activities for the entire organization. This executive management position serves as the principal public procurement official for the City and is responsible for procurement of all goods, and services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing professional support and sound contractual advice to all stakeholders involving contractual services, consultants, equipment, supplies, construction, capital improvements and other applicable activities. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in procurement activities. In addition to the Director of Procurement, there are six professional and para-professional positions allocated to Procurement Services.
Minimum Requirements include a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing or closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Must have at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public procurement including supervisory responsibilities. Requires
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of employment.
Compensation and Benefits
The current salary range is $96,075.20 to $148,780.80.
Benefits include free City-paid employee health coverage (additional for spouse or family), 3 weeks paid time off (sick & vacation), 13 paid holidays, pension plan and optional deferred compensation, City-paid life insurance, optional vision, dental, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, on-site gym facility, and much more. A detailed recruitment profile with comprehensive information about the position and the City of Fort Myers is available at http://www.slavinmanagementconsultants.com.
To apply
The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. The City is anxious to fill the position. Qualified and interested parties, including current Fort Myers employees, are encouraged to apply without delay. Please send a detailed resume with a cover letter and salary expectations to:
Robert E. Slavin or Randi Frank
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, A1
Norcross. Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
E-mail slavin@bellsouth.net
Only electronic resumes will be accepted.
Please indicate if you intend to apply for Veterans ‘Preference
For additional information about this position, contact Robert E. Slavin or Randi Frank at Slavin Management Consultants by phone at (770) 449-4656 or by email at slavin@bellsouth.net.
Note: Under Florida Law, resumes are public documents and will be provided to the media upon request. Please call prior to submitting your resume if confidentiality is important to you.
Fort Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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