Assistant Town Manager

Town of Garner•Garner, NC

22h•$150,216 - $225,324

About The Position

The Town of Garner seeks a dynamic, innovative, problem-solving, and service-oriented leader for its next Assistant Town Manager. This executive will be a partner to the Town Manager, Assistant Manager, and staff as well as an effective contributor to a strong Council-Staff relationship with a commitment to the Community’s goals and the Town’s Strategic Plan. Successful candidates will have a track record of working effectively within the Council-Manager form of government, leading talented staff, managing the challenges of growth in alignment with Town values and priorities. They will have experience working with a diverse and participatory community, regional partners, and the Council to carry out the community’s strategic priorities. Under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager (ATM) serves as a member of the senior management team which also includes the Town Manager and a second Assistant Town Manager. This position will assist the Town Manager in a variety of broad Town management and leadership issues. As one of two ATMs reporting to the Town Manager, the experience and credentialing of the successful candidate is equally focused on both technical and leadership skills. The current portfolio for this ATM position includes operating departments such as Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources, and Public Works; and service departments including Communications, Information Technology, and Strategic Initiatives. The final portfolio will depend on the skills and strengths of the person hired. The successful candidate is an energetic, proactive collaborator and coordinator of people and tasks with excellent interpersonal, project management, and operational skills.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal management
At least three years at a department director level role or above
Completion of a master’s degree in public administration, business, or related area and considerable experience in public sector management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Proven track record in innovative municipal management
Skilled in leading cross-functional teams using a collaborative, team-based style to resolve complex problems and capitalize on opportunities with creative solutions
Knowledgeable of governmental organization and public administration theories, principles, and practices, including budget administration; management research and evaluation techniques, methods, and procedures
Excellent track record in establishing and maintaining working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders such as Town staff, Council Members and other public officials, business and community leaders, the development community, and the public
Decisive and willing to make decisions while keeping key stakeholders informed
Resilient in the face of challenges and seeks creative solutions to problems
Keenly analytical and critical thinker while being accessible and personable
Commits to the highest level of customer service and community collaboration by routinely seeking stakeholder input to effectively achieve Town goals
Possesses executive level skills in interpersonal and written communications, strategic planning, finance and budget development, critical thinking, administration, personnel management, and intergovernmental relations
Effectively cultivates an outstanding workforce through development and management of staff talent
Thrives in a high accountability culture to ensure that the Town continues to succeed and meet the expectations of citizens and employees alike
Proactive and can monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures against performance metrics

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Town Manager or Assistant Town Manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple complex and sensitive assessments of Town operations and management projects including implementation of the Town’s refreshed Strategic Plan.
Conduct and supervise studies of operational problems and make recommendations for improvements or evaluate recommended changes in organization, policies, procedures, or courses of action.
Prepare reports and correspondence to express objectives, findings, recommendations, and goals to the Town Manager, Town Council, etc.
Serve on the Town’s Budget Team which works collaboratively to recommend and manage the Town’s annual budget and CIP.
Support the work of the Town’s Public Art Advisory Committee.
Identify and seek grant opportunities to increase accomplishment of fiscal goals.