Assistant City Manager

City of Burlington NC•Burlington, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Burlington, NC, is seeking a talented individual to join its senior leadership team as the next Assistant City Manager. Burlington is a rapidly growing, full-service city with a population of around 61,000. Located on the Interstate 40/85 corridor, it is poised for sustained residential and industrial growth and offers rich recreation and cultural amenities. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and employs over 600 full-time and 400 part-time staff across 17 departments. The FY2027 budget is approximately $153,500,000. This role is one of two Assistant City Managers and will be an integral part of the City’s management team, working on city-wide initiatives including the annual budget, capital improvement plan, and City Council initiatives. The position involves independent work on special projects and assignments as needed by the City Manager, and carries a management portfolio overseeing several City departments based on experience and workload. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed leader with a deep understanding of municipal government, a demonstrated history of collaboration and teamwork, and a commitment to excellent customer service. They should be approachable, composed, and able to adapt to changing priorities. The candidate is expected to be a committed public servant, able to advocate for and explain the role of city services, and be an active, visible presence in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, engineering or related field required.
At least five (5) years of progressive experience in the administration and management of local government programs and personnel at a Department Head or higher level.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Valid driver’s license, successful background/reference check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree highly desirable.
Licensure as a Professional Engineer in North Carolina is a plus.
International City Manager Association (ICMA) Credentialed Manager designation.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Ten or more years of progressive experience in local government administration/management.

Responsibilities

Assists the City Manager in development of policies and procedures pertaining to personnel, capital improvement, fiscal control, construction projects and public relations issues.
Serves as member of City Manager's management team, participating in discussions to formulate and develop strategies on various issues pertaining to operations of City government.
Represents the City in official capacities in various regional and City meetings and on boards and committees.
Assumes duties of City Manager in his/her absence, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards requiring the ability to work across organizational lines.
Directs and coordinates department leadership, works to build a cohesive, high-performing team, and ensures operations comply with established policies, standards, and organizational objectives.
Communicates and collaborates extensively with elected officials, City leadership, staff, community members, and external partners to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
Supports development and management of operating and capital budgets, including financial oversight, contract and invoice approval, and monitoring revenues and expenditures for compliance.
Assists council members, department heads, other personnel, and/or the general public, as necessary.
Performs administrative duties and/or compiles data for special projects or reports as assigned using analysis and excellent written communications.
Performs other related work as required or requested.