Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : WeavervilleJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-55Employer: Town of WeavervilleOpening Date: 11/01/2024Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM EasternAbout UsThe quaint mountain , just 10 miles north of Asheville in Western North Carolina, seeks an experienced municipal leader to serve as its next Town Manager. A city with deep agricultural roots, Weaverville is on the cusp of experiencing significant growth and is at a pivotal point in its evolution as a growing tourist and highly desirable residential destination. Weaverville town leaders desire a candidate willing to challenge the status quo and think innovatively about managing growthand change as demands on capacity are expected to double in the next few years. The next Weaverville Town Manager will join a community full of charm and good vibes nestled in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains with a population of 5,000-10,000 residents who genuinely love their town. Weaverville desires an adaptable Town Manager to lead its community - someone who:
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to oversee various projects, including the modernization of zoning standards to accommodate anticipated future development, innovative solutions to affordable housing, balancing short-term rental demand and capacity, trends in urban planning, comprehensive land use planning, and growth challenges due to annexation;
- Naturally desires to be visible and engaged with staff, creating an atmosphere of trust and safety;
- Is a successful leader, highly effective in delegating, leading, and creating an autonomous working environment;
- Pivots quickly, can successfully multi-task; is an astute decision maker and skilled problem solver;
- Has a high standard of integrity and holds self and staff accountable to a high standard of excellence; and,
- Exhibits active listening skills and is articulate in communicating to various stakeholders, including Councilmembers-someone who quickly builds others' confidence in their knowledge of municipal leadership and governance; and,
- Values time with people is compassionate about others' needs and exhibits empathy and patience in interactions with others.
As Weaverville looks to its bright future, it must first focus on the immense need for restoration and recovery from the effects of Hurricane Helene. The ideal Town Manager for Weaverville is familiar with municipal disaster recovery on micro and macro levels. Weaverville's next Town Manager will sensitively, strategically, and empathetically lead the town in rebuilding structures, homes, and general infrastructure, igniting hope for the present and the future. About the Community: Weaverville is located in Buncombe County, NC, and is part of the Asheville metropolitan area. Weaverville attracts thousands of hikers, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide to experience the natural beauty within and surrounding the town. The Blue Ridge Parkway sits 15 minutes from Weaverville's Main Street. Dubbed America's Favorite Drive, the parkway winds 469 miles from beginning to end. The Asheville-Buncombe County metropolitan area offers many opportunities for explorers in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Weaverville has its own flavor of exploration, which includes a Weaverville entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, miles of local hiking trails, cycling routes, scenic drives, wildlife, and native plants. In addition, the Town of Weaverville hosts several community events throughout the year to celebrate its unique roots in Western North Carolina, such as its summer and winter music series. Weaverville is built on a deeply rooted commitment to small business. For those more inclined to shop than hike, Weaverville's antique shops and art galleries will satisfy even the most discerning shoppers. Many of the region's artists are renowned members. Art lovers know Weaverville is home to one of North Carolina's most vibrant and active art communities. Area artists welcome the public into their studios every spring and fall to display their work during the In addition, each September, the artists host the juried Many renowned Southern Highland Craft Guild members live in Weaverville and the surrounding area.The Town of Weaverville maintains two public parks within its jurisdiction: Lake Louise Park and the Main Street Nature Park. The town's Public Works Department lovingly maintains these parks, which are used extensively for passive recreation activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy short walks around Lake Louise, , or along the walking paths of the Main Street Nature Park, where staff and volunteers have created colorful flower beds using native plants. Duties/ResponsibilitiesAbout the Organization and Position: The Town of Weaverville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Council comprises a Mayor, a Vice Mayor, and five council members. Weaverville's vision is centered on its community members' needs-to provide quality service, fast and efficient emergency services when needed, and an overall safe and pleasant atmosphere for its visitors and residents. The town is dedicated to its community members and upholding and promoting the town's reputation and identity in the Western NC mountain region. The Weaverville Town Manager manages a staff team of nearly 80+ employees, with six direct reports: Finance Officer, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Planning Director, Public Works Director, Town Clerk, and Recreation Coordinator. The Town Manager will oversee Weaverville's of $9.3M, supported by a tax rate of $.35 per $100 of assessed tax value. Key priorities for the Weaverville Town Manager include:
- Oversee the psychological, emotional, and physical recovery of Hurricane Helene devastation within the organization and community, both individually and broadly.
- Conduct a thorough organizational analysis, orient staff to the organization's structure, position responsibilities, etc., and facilitate changes to ensure a working environment with adequate workspaces and high morale where staff are nurtured, challenged, and empowered to excel.
- Implement a staff onboarding, training, and development program - improving staff awareness and knowledge of municipal functions, town goals, priorities, and expectations while also recruiting talented, experienced staff for vacant positions and preparing long-term with succession planning.
- Establish collaborative, honest, and transparent relationships with staff, Council, community members, and other stakeholders. Ensure visibility within the organization and community and create/nurture valuable partnerships with community agencies and schools.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of the town's next strategic plan, plan key developments in the town's future infrastructure, including a 500+ mixed-use development, a new hospital, and a water treatment plant expansion, and prepare for short-and long-term facility maintenance needs and demands.
QualificationsThe successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in public administration, public affairs, business management, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible leadership and management experience in local government or business. Preferred qualifications include:
- familiarity with NC municipal management;
- a master's degree;
- membership and/or professional certification from ICMA, NCCCMA, and completion of the Municipal/County Administration Course from the School of Government, UNC Chapel Hill, or other leading professional bodies is desired; and,
- progressively responsible experience as a department head, Assistant City Manager, or City Manager within small to midsized municipal government organizations.
Additional InformationSalary and Benefits: The hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. The starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. Weaverville provides comprehensive benefits comparable to those of towns of similar size. Town residency is not required; however, residents living in the Weaverville zip code or within 15 miles of Weaverville's Town Hall are preferred.To apply, please visit and click on the Town Manager - Town of Weaverville, NC title.Please note the following:
- All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the Town's employment application portal or any other external website.
- Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
- Applicants should apply by November 27, 2024.
- The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on January 16-17, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
- Direct inquiries to
The Town of Weaverville, NC, 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 position01 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 able 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 in public administration, public affairs, business management, or a related field or closely related field with a strong preference for a master's degree and/or ICMA credentialed management. 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 management experience at the level of senior management. How many years of experience in senior management do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2.1- 3 years
- 3.1-4 years
- 4.1-5 years
- Greater than 5 years
05 Local or municipal government experience in a small-to-midsized municipal government organization is preferred. 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 is the highest management position level you have held in municipality?
- I've not served in 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 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.
- Less than 20
- 21 - 40
- 41 - 60
- 61 - 80
- 80 or more
10 What level General Fund budget have you been ultimately responsible for managing?
- No direct budget management experience
- Less than $1M
- $1.1 - $5M
- $5.1 - $7M
- $7.1M - $10M
- Greater than $10M
11 What is the largest population in a community where you were a member of senior management?
- Less than 1K
- 1K - 3K
- 3.1 - 5K
- 5.1 - 7K
- 7.1 - 10K
- Greater than 10K
12 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
- Tourism
- Environmental Protection
- Beach Nourishment
- Emergency Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Land use
- Cross-jurisdictional collaboration and partnership
- Other
13 If you indicated other above, please specify: 14 Which of the following departments / functions have you supervised? (Choose all that apply)
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Human Resources
- Planning
- Police
- Public Works/Water
- Public Information/ Communication
- Fire
- Other
15 If you stated other above, please specify: 16 Small-town leaders wear multiple hats. Please describe your scope of experience in both finance/budgeting and planning, if any. 17 I understand that the hiring range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
18 The Town is using a multi-step screening and evaluation process including a skill evaluation process for selecting the next Town Manager. The dates for this virtual skill evaluation process are January 16 - 17, 2025. Participation as a candidate involves engaging in 3-4 activities to assess key competencies. This is a time investment of about 3 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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