Salary: See Position Description Location : Mebane, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-31(r) Employer: City of Mebane Opening Date: 09/01/2024 Closing Date: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern About UsGrowing City of Mebane in Central NC Seeks City ManagerView the Recruitment Brochure HERE Known for its engaging, collaborative, and inclusive work culture, the seeks a highly experienced municipal government manager to serve as its next City Manager. In collaboration with a high-performing and loyal Assistant City Manager, who is not seeking the position, Mebane's next City Manager will lead a team of 167 hard-working full-time equivalent staff with nine direct reports, to include the Assistant City Manager and the City Attorney. The Assistant City Manager has seven direct reports, to include oversight of the engineering department, which is contracted through a local firm. The successful candidate will be skilled in strategic planning and visioning, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), debt commitments, increasing revenue, and enhancing communication, productivity, and efficiency through systemic changes. A key role as the Manager is to proactively prepare the City for exciting growth, educating the City Council on all growth impacts and how they relate to vision and goal-setting, long-term planning, and budgetary and financial needs. This position is for seasoned municipal managers with passion and enthusiasm to join a community proud of its accomplishments, positive about its future, and protective of its charming atmosphere. The successful candidate's repertoire includes strategic planning and visioning, Capital Improvement Projects, debt commitments, increasing revenue, enhancing communication, productivity, and efficiency through systemic changes. The ideal City Manager is approachable, naturally flexible, and adaptable in their working style and thoughtful and strategic in their problem-solving and conflict-resolution methods. This person is responsive, detailed, and deadline-oriented, and continuously monitors and engages in process improvement in this service-driven organization. The ideal City Manager is passionate, enthusiastic, and protective of the community's positively charming atmosphere. About the Community: Incorporated in 1881 as Mebanesville, the City's name was officially changed to Mebane in 1883. From a population of 218 in 1900 to nearly 21,400 today, the City of Mebane's rich history as an industrial hub for tobacco, furniture, and apparel continues to propel the city forward. The City is anticipating growth of over 25,000 people by 2030. Located in Alamance and Orange Counties and near the capital city of Raleigh, Mebane is a short drive from the mountains to the west and the coast to the east. Landmarks such as the Mebane Historical Museum, Mebane Public Library and White Furniture, refurbished into what is now a residential loft apartment community, preserve Mebane's rich history. In the last decade, Mebane saw a 56.21% increase in its population (2010-2020). Demographically, the City's population is 58% White, 24% African American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, and nearly 8% other races. Mebane's median household income (as of 2021) was $69,947. At 10%, Mebane's poverty rate is less than the state's rate of 13.4%. Home to the North Carolina Industrial Center, North Carolina Commerce Park, Buckhorn Economic Development District, Tanger Outlets, and increasing mixed-use projects, Mebane has a strong and diverse tax base. Mebane will also soon be home to the first North Carolina location of the popular Buc-ee's travel center. Other approved construction projects include 3,500 dwelling units (single-family detached, townhome, and apartment) and a $60 million downtown apartment and retail complex. These developments, along with additional anticipated projects on the horizon, illustrate the exciting growth and opportunities in Mebane. With 310 acres of parks and area golf courses, annual events such as the Dogwood Festival, the popular Fourth of July fireworks, and the enchanting Christmas parade, residents and community members alike agree there is much to discover in Mebane. The positively charming City also offers vast outdoor recreation opportunities, including Lake Michael Park, and a vibrant downtown with unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. In addition to the growing commercial private sector and amenities, Mebane hosts numerous established and new residential developments, with availability of two public school systems (Alamance Burlington School System and Orange County Schools), private schools, and public charter schools within and very close to Mebane. Duties/ResponsibilitiesAbout the Organization and Position: Operating under a Council-Manager form of government, the City Manager reports to the Mayor and five at-large Council members. The Council is a strong and diverse group, with some members serving Mebane for decades, along with some new to public office. Marked by teamwork and trust amidst their respective different opinions, Council appreciates the past while forging ahead into the future. Mebane's recent growth has increased demands on City services, the cost of which is reflected in the City's of $32.5M for the General Fund, which includes a $2.3 million fund balance appropriation to balance the budget. The budget is supported by a property tax rate of $.37 per $100. The City of Mebane provides many services, including water and sewer, while contracting other services. An enterprise fund accounts for the city's water and sewer services. Mebane owns a water resources recovery facility/wastewater treatment plant, along with a water reservoir and water treatment operations that are co-owned/operated with the nearby City of Graham. There is also an interlocal agreement with the City of Graham for capacity in Graham's wastewater treatment plant. The City's , which support the City's future growth, include comprehensive plans for land development, bicycle and pedestrian transportation, automobile transportation, and a downtown vision plan. As the City grows, the City Manager will spearhead efforts to prepare Mebane for its future, evaluating the needs and impact of growth on the City's human capital, water capacity, infrastructure and financial resources while ensuring the balance of new development with the preservation of the City's history and heritage. Key Position Priorities:
- Work collaboratively within the Council/Manager model of government and key stakeholders to develop the City's next strategic plan, ensuring effective communication and impeccable attention to detail in the planning and implementation process while advocating for opportunities to diversify the City's funding streams and increase revenue.
- Evaluate the varying needs and status of the City's capital improvement projects and work collaboratively with key partners and staff to oversee the progress and funding for all projects while implementing the City's current
- Develop and enhance relationships with stakeholders, including current and future partners (such as Alamance and Orange Counties) to support increasing Mebane's water capacity and other future needs related to growth.
- Enhance communication across the organization and between the Board and staff to foster sustainable relationships and a transparent, open communication working environment.
- Learn the culture of Mebane quickly through community immersion and intentional relationship building while investing in staff development. The City Manager will demonstrate a commitment to staff training and development, cross-training, and succession planning while creating a workplace culture with high employee morale, and staff is valued and held accountable to high standards of excellence.
Qualifications The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a larger to nearly equal sized community of municipal government management at the Assistant City Manager level, or City Manager in an equivalent-sized local government organization or at the department head level in a larger organization. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with NC municipal management, a master's degree, and ICMA credentialing. Additional InformationSalary and Benefits: The hiring range for the position is $200,000 - $250,000. The starting salary is commensurate with education and experience. The City of Mebane offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, State retirement, a 401k retirement savings plan, an annual service bonus, tuition assistance, and tax-free reimbursement accounts. The City Manager is required to establish residency within the corporate limits of the City within a period of twelve (12) months from date of employment. To apply, please visit and click on the City Manager - City of Mebane, NC title.
- All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the City of Mebane employment application portal or any other external website.
- Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
- Applicants should apply by October 1, 2024.
- The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to virtual interviews and skill evaluations on November 7-8, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
- In-person interviews for the final candidates will be held November 15-16, 2024.
- Direct inquiries to ...@developmentalassociates.com.
The City of Mebane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process, visit select Client Openings, and scroll down to Important Information for Applicants. Benefits are specific to the employing organization. Please refer to the benefits information that is in the ad as well as in the recruitment brochure. If you need further information, please contact the employer associated with the position 01 CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Developmental Associates works on behalf of this client to recruit and collect information on candidates for this position. All applicant materials will be shared with the employer and their employees who are involved in the hiring process for this position. This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1) By submitting this application, I am consenting to have my application materials shared with this employer. 2) I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/ or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be accurately evaluated. 3) Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. see resume in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation.
02 The minimum educational requirement is a bachelor's degree with a preference for a master's degree. What is the highest degree you hold?
- High School or GED
- Some College
- Bachelors Degree
- Some graduate work
- MPA or MBA or other Master's Degree
- Doctorate
- Other degree
03 In what area (major) is your highest degree? 04 This position requires 5 years of successful and progressive levels of municipal government management experience at the Assistant City Manager or City Manager level in a comparable-sized local government organization or at the department head level in a larger organization. How many years of experience in senior management do you have?
- Less than 1 years
- 1.1- 2 years
- 2.1 - 3 years
- 3.1 - 4.9 years
- 5 or more years
05 This position requires local or municipal government experience in a small-to-midsized municipal government organization. Do you have local or municipal government experience?
06 If you have local or municipal government experience, what is the name of the organization (s) where you have worked and with what title? 07 What it the highest management position level you have held in municipality?
- I have not served in municipal management.
- Division Manager
- Assistant / Deputy Department Head
- Department Head - 1 discipline
- Department Head - multiple disciplines
- Assistant Town/ City Manager
- Town/City Manager
- Other
08 If you said Other above, please specify your position. 09 What certifications, if any, do you hold? 10 What is the largest number of people for whom you have held managerial responsibility (direct and downline)?
- I've never had managerial responsibility for supervising others.
- Fewer than 50
- 50 - 75
- 76 - 100
- 101-125
- 126-150
- 151 - 175
- More than 175
11 What level General Fund budget have you been ultimately responsible for managing?
- No direct budget management experience
- Less than $10M
- $10M - $15M
- $15.1M - $20M
- $20.1 - $25M
- $25.1 - $30M
- Greater than $30M
12 What is the largest population in a community where you were a member of senior management?
- Less than 5K
- 5 - 10K
- 10.1K - 15K
- 15.1K - 20K
- 20.1K - 25K
- Greater than 25K
13 In which of the following areas are you proficient (NOTE: proficient means that you have personally implemented or have great depth of knowledge in the identified area): Check all that apply (For PC, point at the desired item and click, hold down the shift key and point and click on other desired items - For Mac, hold down control and function fn and then point and click on each desired item).
- Bond Referendums
- Capital Improvement Programs
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting Strategies
- Non-tax revenue development
- Economic Development
- Priority-based Budgeting
- Master Plan Development and Implementation
- Marketing and Brand Development
- Other
14 If you indicated other above, please specify: 15 Which of the following departments / functions have you supervised? (Choose all that apply)
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Public Information/ Communication
- Police
- Public Works (including streets, building and grounds)
- Planning
- Additional
16 If you stated additional above, please specify: 17 I understand that the hiring range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 and that the starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.
18 I understand that residency within the corporate limits of the City of Mebane within a period of twelve (12) months from date of employment is required for this position.
19 The City of Mebane is using a multi-step screening and evaluation process including a skill evaluation process for selecting the next City Manager. The dates for this virtual skill evaluation process are November 7- 8, 2024. Participation as a candidate involves engaging in 3-4 activities to assess key competencies. This is a time investment of about 3-4 hours of engagement during the 2 day process not including preparation time. These are not public meetings but there will be substantial interaction with other professionals in the field who will serve as assessors. Further, we have all participants sign letters of confidentiality. NC Law does not require the announcement of applicants until a finalist is selected. Indicating yes below represents your understanding of these elements of the process.
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