City Manager

sumterlocalgovconsulting; Senoia (GA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting Senoia, GA, in the recruitment of a City Manager. This executive will be pivotal in executing policies, managing daily operations, and ensuring strategic objectives are met. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative culture and strengthen relationships within the community.

The role offers a salary between $165,000 and $175,000, emphasizing leadership, communication, and organizational expertise.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in local government, preferably in growing communities.
• Commitment to supporting a respectful workplace.
• Ability to balance growth with historical preservation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the directives of the Mayor and Council.
• Manage day-to-day municipal functions.
• Advance strategic objectives for sustainability.

Skills

Leadership experience in local government

Building positive relationships

Understanding of organizational culture

Expertise in complex issue advising

Experience with downtown redevelopment

Exceptional communication skills

Strong financial and operational judgment

Commitment to transparent governance

Job description

Overview

Sumter Local Government Consulting is pleased to be assisting Senoia, GA, in conducting a recruitment for their next City Manager. Community nestled in Coweta County and part of the larger Atlanta metropolitan region, the City of Senoia is a vibrant, historic, and rapidly growing community with a unique blend of small‑town charm and dynamic opportunity. Senoia’s population has grown significantly in recent years, reflecting strong demand for housing, services, and local amenities. The City’s demographic profile includes a diverse mix of professionals, families, and retirees, with a median age in the late 30s and household incomes well above state averages. Residents enjoy a high quality of life with strong homeownership rates, excellent access to Coweta County’s public services, parks, and cultural attractions, and easy access to Atlanta’s employment centers.

The City of Senoia is governed under the Mayor‑Council form of government, in which the elected Mayor and Council provide policy leadership, strategic direction, and community representation. The City Council sets policy, adopts the annual budget, and establishes the community’s strategic priorities. The City Manager serves as the City’s chief administrative officer, executing policy direction and overseeing day‑to‑day operations. The City Manager leads Senoia’s executive team, fostering collaboration across departments that jointly deliver essential services and support sustainable growth. Department heads include: Administration & Finance, Police Services, Public Works, Water Management, Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, Downtown & Economic Development, Entities.

The City Manager is expected to reinforce a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, guiding leaders to strengthen internal systems, deliver measurable results, and support professional development.

The Role

The City of Senoia seeks a strategic, polished, and community‑focused municipal executive to serve as its next City Manager. This role presents an opportunity to lead a city at the intersection of historic preservation, quality‑of‑life leadership, and measured growth. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer responsible for executing the directives of the Mayor and Council, managing day‑to‑day municipal functions, and advancing strategic objectives that enhance the City’s long‑term sustainability and community vitality. This executive will bring both vision and operational discipline to the role—ensuring services are delivered efficiently and that policy direction is translated into impactful outcomes. The successful candidate will foster a collaborative culture, strengthen cross‑departmental coordination, and serve as a credible representative of the City in regional, intergovernmental, and community engagements. Senoia seeks a City Manager who can anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and apply best practices in local government management while honoring the community’s historic character and civic aspirations.

Ideal Candidate

City of Senoia seeks a City Manager with proven leadership experience, preferably in a local government environment with growing communities with historic context. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Forward‑thinking, results‑oriented leader with proven management experience
• Track record of building positive relationships with staff, elected officials, and the community
• Understanding of the importance of a healthy organizational culture
• Committed to supporting a respectful workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute
• Expertise in advising the city’s leadership on complex and/or controversial issues, avoiding surprises
• Ability to balance the demands of growth and development with the responsibility of preserving Senoia’s history and small‑town charm
• Experience with downtown redevelopment
• Contributes to the profession and actively engages in professional development
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and public service is essential
• Exceptional communication skills
• Humble and naturally helpful person
• Demonstrated expertise in organizational leadership
• Strong financial and operational judgment
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills
• Commitment to transparent governance and community trust

Compensation

Salary $165,000 to $175,000.