City Manager - Rincon, GA

Developmental Associates, LLC; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Accruable paid time off

Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)ret

Job summary

The City of Rincon, GA is seeking a dynamic City Manager to serve as the chief administrative officer, reporting to the Mayor and City Council. This role requires strategic leadership, strong governance, and a commitment to transparent public outreach during a period of rapid growth.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, supervising a 100-strong staff, and coordinating with department heads, elected officials, and regional partners to ensure fiscal stability and sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field is required.
• Five years of progressively responsible municipal government management experience.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and background check required.
• ICMA Credential preferred; residency within Rincon/Effingham County preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer municipal functions and oversee day-to-day operations and finances.
• Supervise 100 staff and nine department heads; ensure professional mentorship and advocacy.
• Bridge policy and execution between Mayor/City Council and departments.
• Lead strategic planning, infrastructure growth, and capital projects.
• Engage community and regional partners to align growth with governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Change management

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

About Us

Advertising Period Extended

Applicants should apply by September 15, 2026

View the Recruitment Brochure HERE

Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking local government professional who thrives on turning rapid growth into smart, sustainable success? The City of Rincon, Georgia, is seeking its next City Manager—a visionary, collaborative, and resilient leader ready to guide this vibrant community through an era of unprecedented economic expansion.

About The Community

Steeped in a rich history dating back to the 1700s, Rincon is a proud and welcoming community located in fast-growing Effingham County. Its 13,000 residents widely consider the city the preferred place to live, shop, and do business.

Rincon is currently experiencing an explosion of growth, driven by its strategic location just 40 miles from a new Hyundai plant, the expansion of the Georgia Port Authority, and incoming industrial warehouses. The city is actively planning for future expansion, with ongoing annexation discussions that could add another 4,000 to 5,000 residents. Notably, Rincon currently operates with zero city property tax, relying instead on Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST) and utility revenues.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Proactively leads with pride and accountability;
• Confidently takes ownership of complex challenges while remaining accessible and respectful to all;
• Consistently delivering, known as a dependable leader dedicated to transparent public outreach and sustainable, principled growth; and,
• Passionately inspires staff while charting a clear path forward with elected officials.

About The Organization, Department & Position

The City of Rincon operates with a mission to foster economic prosperity while setting high growth and development standards. The city's FY 26 adopted budget, which operates on the calendar year, is $27.3M and includes the following:

• $17.9M Governmental Funds (including $10.6M General Fund)
• $9.4M Proprietary Funds (including $7.3M Water & Sewer, $140K Stormwater)

As Rincon navigates growth, city leaders remain committed to a balanced mission: leveraging the city’s strategic location as a commercial hub to foster economic prosperity and serve as a beacon for neighboring communities, while upholding development standards that preserve the tight-knit, small-town atmosphere where neighborly connections thrive.

The Mayor and City Council are deeply passionate, hands-on leaders who are eager to transition toward a highly structured, data-driven, and modernized governance model. In the next City Manager, they are looking for a true partner to deliver clear metrics, bridge the gap with communication barriers, and promote long-term operational stability.

As the chief administrative officer, the City Manager reports directly to the Mayor and City Council. This pivotal role serves as the essential bridge between policy and execution, protecting and enforcing the organizational chain of command while empowering department directors to excel.

The City Manager Is Responsible For

• Administering all municipal functions at a professional level, which includes managing day-to-day operations, supervising municipal purchasing, administering service contracts, and overseeing city finances.
• Overseeing the organization’s 100 full- and part-time employees, a talented, hard-working staff motivated by consistent direction, professional mentorship, and advocacy.
• Directly supervising nine department heads* (HR Director, Planning and Development Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Works EOM, Recreation Director, Wastewater Director, Golf Clubhouse Director/Superintendent). *The city’s Finance Director and City Clerk report directly to the Council.

Key Position Priorities

• Infrastructure & Growth Management: Evaluate opportunities to enhance the city’s infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the city; oversee the completion of the current wastewater treatment facility expansion (expected October 2026), initiate planning for the next plant, and collaborate with GDOT on major traffic and corridor expansions (like Highway 21) to manage traffic congestion.
• Workforce Stabilization & Culture: Unify the internal organizational culture, assess rightsizing departmental personnel, expand and maintain adequate working spaces for city employees and review compensation and benefits to ensure Rincon remains a highly competitive employer.
• Comprehensive Strategic Planning: Guide the finalization and implementation of the city’s 2050 Master Plan and champion the creation of a formal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include plans for an 80-acre recreation complex and a new downtown city center.
• Elected Official Partnership: Establish clear, mutually respected boundaries regarding roles, responsibilities, and chain of command with the City Council, ensuring council members receive the objective data needed to make sound policy decisions.
• Strategic Fiscal Planning: Educate and engage the public on long-term fiscal sustainability, including evaluating revenue diversification strategies to fund vital future infrastructure.
• Community & Regional Engagement: Actively connect with Rincon’s highly engaged community via modern communication channels, while cultivating vital relationships with regional partners like the Industrial Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and state legislators and effectively managing professional outreach regarding zoning decisions, rapid growth, and municipal projects.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree* in public administration, business administration or a closely related field. *Note: A master's degree or higher is strongly preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government management and administration, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of local government operations.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible experience in municipal government may substitute for the required degree.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license, successfully pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• A Credentialed Manager through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is highly preferred.

Residency within Rincon’s city limits or Effingham County is preferred for this position.

The Successful Candidate

Rincon’s next City Manager views challenges as premier opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Resilient Leadership: Exhibits political acumen and emotional intelligence, even under pressure; consistently maintains professionalism while advocating for staff and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: An active, empathetic listener who communicates clearly, honestly, and directly with council members, staff, and residents alike; builds robust, collaborative relationships with key regional partners, including state legislators, county leadership, the Industrial Development Authority, the Chamber of Commerce, and the school system.
• Modern Operational Vision: Tech-savvy and forward-thinking; someone who helps others embrace change and promotes the use of efficient, modern municipal best practices.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who views the Mayor, Council, county leaders, and community stakeholders as vital parts of a unified team moving in the same direction with a cohesive vision and can diplomatically uphold roles and responsibilities across varied positions within the organization.
• Comprehensive Operational Knowledge: A strong foundational grasp of: local government finance including managing multi-million-dollar municipal budgets, intergovernmental relations, contract operations oversight, project management, infrastructure growth, structural organizational development, and leading and implementing strategic planning to meet community goals.

Salary And Benefits

The hiring salary range for the position is $128,413.10 - $218,302.27. The starting salary will be negotiated based on market conditions, qualifications, and experience. The City of Rincon, GA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, accruable paid time off, and participation in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) retirement program. The position offers a competitive contract negotiated directly with the Council, featuring a post-election transition period that requires "for cause" justification for removal to ensure management stability.

The City of Rincon, GA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.