Agenda 12/10/2013 Item #11H 12/10/2013 11 .H.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to confirm the appointment of Mr. Stephen Y. Carnell to the position of
Public Services Division Administrator.
OBJECTIVE: To confirm the County Manager's appointment of Mr. Stephen Y. Carnell.
CONSIDERATIONS: Ordinance 93-72, as amended, requires that the Board confirm the
County Manager's appointment of Division Administrators.
The County's Public Services Division is comprised of eight (8) operating sections with an
annual operating budget of$41.7 million and a workforce of 373 full time equivalent employees.
Mr. Camel! is being recommended for this key management position based upon his
demonstrated leadership skills, performance history, relevant work experience and vast technical
knowledge of division operations. He has served the County with distinction since 1985,
progressing through the organization in various positions each with increasing responsibility and
authority. He has served as the Public Services Division Interim Administrator since March
2012 and is uniquely qualified to carry out this key assignment. Mr. Carnell will earn an annual
salary of$131,384.
FISCAL IMPACT: Sufficient funds exist within the Public Services Division budget for this
appointment.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is legally
sufficient, and requires majority support for confirmation. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners confirm
the appointment of Mr. Stephen Y. Camel! to the position of Public Services Division
Administrator.
Prepared by: Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.11.H.
Item Summary: Recommendation to confirm the appointment of Mr. Stephen Y. Carnell
to the position of Public Services Division Administrator. (Leo Ochs, County Manager)
Meeting Date: 12/10/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
12/3/2013 5:43:45 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
12/3/2013 5:43:46 PM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 12/4/2013 5:07:25 PM
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STEPHEN Y. CARNELL
EDUCATION
University of Florida: M.A., Political Science/Public Administration
University of Florida: B.S., Journalism with minor in Business Management
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Collier County Government Interim Public Services Administrator
Naples, Fl. March 2012 to present
Provide executive oversight and guidance to Public Services Division, including the
following functional departments:
Alternative Transportation Mngt. Libraries
Domestic Animal Museums
County Health Department Parks and Recreation
Health, Human, Veterans Services University of Florida Extension
Collier County Government Purchasing/General Services Director
Naples, Fl. September 1995 to February, 2012
Direct the day-to-day operations of the County's Purchasing Department
Provide administrative support and supervisory assistance to Administrative Services
Administrator in leading and managing the following functional areas:
Emergency Services Purchasing
Facilities Public Information
Human Resources Real Property Management
Information Technology Revenue Collection Services
Fleet Management Risk Management
Collier County Government Interim Human Resources Director
Naples, Fl. June 2000 to October 2000
Chaired employee task team charged with surveying and assessing employee/employer
issues. Developed and implemented several employee-driven initiatives to address
issues identified in survey. Instituted new procedures for evaluating hiring and pay
recommendations
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Collier County Government Purchasing Director
Naples, Fl. September 1986 to September 1995
Managed department responsible for
Acquiring more than $300 million in goods and services annually utilizing a
variety of procurement methods and procedures.
Proper, timely and privatized transfer and disposition of surplus property.
Delivering and picking up U.S., interoffice and special mail packages
Collier County Government Budget Analyst
Naples, Fl. June 1985 to September 1986
Policy and fiscal analysis of various operating and capital budget requests.
Systematic monitoring and amending of expense/revenue appropriations.
Established position control system to track personnel allocations.
Established fiscal review process for all County Commissioners Agenda items
City of Gainesville Asst. to CDBG Coordinator
Gainesville, Fl May 1984 to May 1985
Monitored program performance of sub grantee agencies receiving CDBG funds.
Evaluate and review CDBG funding requests annually.
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The Florida State University: Certified Public Manager
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