Assistant Town Manager
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Town of Garner Seeks Next Assistant Town ManagerThe Town of Garner seeks a dynamic, innovative, problem-solving, and service-oriented leader for its next Assistant Town Manager. This executive will be a partner to the Town Manager and staff as well as an effective contributor to a strong Council-Staff relationship with a commitment to the Community's goals and the Town's Strategic Plan.Successful candidates will have a track record of working effectively within the Council-Manager form of government, leading talented staff, and managing the challenges of growth in alignment with Town values and priorities. They will have experience working with a diverse and participatory community, regional partners, and the Council to carry out the community's strategic priorities.About the Community:This All-America City of over 40,000 residents is in Wake County, adjacent to Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina. Wake County is part of the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area, one of the largest research parks in the world.In addition to being known for its hometown character, historic downtown area, good schools, and quiet neighborhoods, Garner residents enjoy over 874 acres of parkland and recreational open space, a thriving economy, and great community events, with various shopping and local entertainment venues.About the Position:Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager (ATM) over operations serves as a member of the senior management team. This position will assist the Town Manager in a variety of broad Town management and leadership issues. The current portfolio for this ATM position includes operating departments such as Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources, and Public Works; and service departments including Communications and Information Technology.Key Priorities for the next Assistant Town Manager:Lead multiple complex and sensitive assessments of Town operations and management projects.Conduct and supervise studies of operational problems and make recommendations for improvements.Prepare reports and correspondence to express objectives, findings, recommendations, and goals to the Town Manager, Town Council, etc.Facilitate the Town's Strategic Plan refresh process and implementation.Identify and seek grant opportunities to increase accomplishment of fiscal goals.Qualifications:The successful ATM candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal management with at least three years at a department director level role or above. Experience as a Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager is preferred.Salary and Benefits:Hiring Range: $160,000 to $170,000.Hiring Bonus: $3,000Market Increase: 3% salary increase effective January 2025Please note that the Town is willing to negotiate starting salary for the selected candidate commensurate with experience. To learn more about why Garner is a great place to live and work, visit Employee Benefits | Town of Garner, NC (garnernc.gov).Application Process:To apply, go to and click on the Assistant Town Manager link. The position will remain open until filled. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with applications. Application review begins immediately. All inquiries about this position should be emailed to Virginia H. Jones, at Town of Garner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr