Assistant Town Manager

The Town of Carrboro, North Carolina (pop. 21,230) boasts a vibrant, diverse, and well-educated community known for its progressive vibe. Located in Orange County and neighboring Chapel Hill to the west, Carrboro is part of the Raleigh-Durham /Research Triangle Park area.

Carrboro is seeking an Assistant Town Manager, a newly created position, to serve as a liaison between the Town Manager and department heads, assist with the management of the day-to-day operations of the Town and facilitate effective, efficient communication across departments. This position reports to the Town Manager and provides general supervision over the Planning, Zoning and Inspections, Economic Development, Housing and Community Services, and Public Works departments. The Assistant Town Manager will have the exciting opportunity to lead and manage special projects and find creative ways for departments to communicate and collaborate, setting the tone for an open, inclusive, and cohesive organizational culture.

The starting salary range for this position is $117,818 to $143,738 depending upon qualifications and experience. The Town also provides a generous benefits program including health insurance, annual, sick, holiday, personal and paid parental leave and includes a 3% contribution to a 401(k) and participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or a related field, and five years of responsible senior level administrative management experience. A master’s degree in public or business administration or a related field and ICMA-Credentialed Manager designation are a plus. An equivalent combination of education and management experience will be considered. Experience in urban planning and capital improvement planning is desired. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a record of successful leadership in executing strategic goals, transparent communications, prudent financial management, effective community partnerships, and engaging residents. The successful candidate will incorporate an equity, diversity, and inclusion framework into community relations and staff management.

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/3827556.

This position is open until filled; first review of resumes occurs on January 4, 2023. Following this date, applications will be screened against criteria outlined in this brochure. For more information, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214 or Yolanda Howze at yolanda.howze@bakertilly.com or 312-240-3401.

 

For more information about the Town of Carrboro, please visit https://www.townofcarrboro.org/ and https://www.visitcarrboro.com. EOE.