Employment Opportunity — Town Manager

Mygatecity; Gate City (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Town of Gate City in Virginia seeks a collaborative Town Manager and Chief Administrative Officer to lead municipal operations and policy execution. The role reports to the Town Council and guides departments, budgets, and capital projects to serve the community.

Starting salary ranges from $75,000 to $105,000 annually. A bachelor’s degree is required, with five years of leadership in municipal government preferred. Excellent benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, City/Urban Planning, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Town administration and day-to-day operations.
• Implement Council policies and priorities.
• Coordinate department heads and financial oversight.
• Manage personnel, development, infrastructure, and capital projects.

Skills

Public administration

Leadership

Policy coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Town of Gate City, Virginia Salary: $75,000–$105,000 annually

The Town of Gate City is seeking a collaborative, service-oriented, and highly motivated professional to serve as Town Manager and Chief Administrative Officer.

The Town Manager reports directly to the Gate City Town Council and is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day operations of the Town, implementation of Council policies and priorities, coordination of department heads, financial and budget oversight, personnel administration, community and economic development, infrastructure and capital projects, and other municipal operations.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, City or Urban Planning, Community Development, Economic Development, Local Government Management, Political Science/Government with an emphasis in public or local government administration, or a closely related field is required.

Five years of relevant leadership and professional experience in municipal administration is preferred. Early- or mid-career candidates with progressively responsible experience in municipal, county, or regional government will also be considered, particularly when their experience demonstrates increasing responsibility, leadership, and a proven record of success.

The Town offers an excellent benefits package. Starting salary will be based upon education, experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability.

The Town of Gate City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Virginia law.