Deputy Town Manager: Strategic Municipal Leader

Town of Blacksburg, Virginia; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced local government professional to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Town Manager. You will report to the Town Manager, support direction and evaluation of operations, and help prepare the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan. You may serve as Acting Town Manager in the Manager’s absence.

EEO Employer M/F/D/V. Residency within Blacksburg is required and you will engage with Town Council, advisory boards, and regional

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible local government administration experience
• Experience developing and monitoring operating budgets and capital improvement programs
• Impeccable communication with residents, businesses, and elected officials

Responsibilities

• Energize staff to achieve the Town of Blacksburg’s vision and goals
• Assist the Town Manager with direction, control and evaluation of Town operations
• Prepare annual operating budgets and the five-year Capital Improvement Program
• Represent the Town with regional and intergovernmental organizations
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and guidance to assigned directors and staff
• Coordinate cross-department projects and organizational change initiatives
• Inform the Manager of operational issues and progress on priorities
• Analyze, study, and report on complex administrative issues for Council and the public

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in public administration/related field

Master's preferred

Job description

The Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, seeks an experienced local government professional to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Town Manager. You will report to the Town Manager, support direction and evaluation of operations, and help prepare the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan. You may serve as Acting Town Manager in the Manager’s absence.

EEO Employer M/F/D/V. Residency within Blacksburg is required and you will engage with Town Council, advisory boards, and regional