Deputy City Manager

City of Williamsburg • Williamsburg, VA

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About The Position

The City of Williamsburg is seeking a Deputy City Manager. The role requires public-sector management and administrative experience in local government, including supervisory and senior leadership experience. Preferred candidates have experience in a comparable executive role and expertise in areas such as economic development, municipal finance, capital projects, community engagement, and institutional partnerships. Applications are accepted only through the application link provided in the official posting.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, planning, economics, or a closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible public-sector management and administrative experience in local government.
• At least five years of supervisory and senior leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in public administration or a related field.
• Experience as an assistant or deputy manager, department head, or other key executive in an organization of comparable size or complexity with high customer service expectations.
• A strong background in economic development, municipal finance and/or budgeting, capital project delivery, community engagement, and institutional partnerships.
• Experience in town-gown relations, tourism, and work in a Dillon Rule state or commonwealth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior