Assistant City Manager

Gaston College

• $100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in municipal government or related field
  • Strong understanding of city operations and community needs
  • Proven ability to manage multiple departments and initiatives
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to innovation and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the City Manager to implement strategic initiatives
  • Lead and oversee assigned departments and divisions
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and enterprise-wide leadership
  • Adapt portfolios in response to City Council priorities
  • Support operational needs and community engagement

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape city initiatives and community services
  • Collaborative work environment with city leadership
  • Potential for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in innovative projects and community improvement
  • Impactful role in enhancing city operations and services
Full Job Description
The City Manager is restructuring the City Manager's Office to include two Assistant City Managers and is seeking two experienced leaders to join the organization. Working closely with the City Manager and one another, the Assistant City Managers will strengthen the City's capacity to advance key initiatives, support departments, and respond effectively to evolving community and operational needs. Together, the Assistant City Managers will foster a culture of enterprise-wide leadership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Each position provides leadership across assigned departments and divisions and oversees a designated portfolio of services. The current portfolios include Development and Infrastructure and Community Services and Administration. The portfolios may evolve over time in response to City Council priorities, organizational initiatives, and changing business and community needs.

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