City Manager
Job in
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, 28814, USA
Listing for:
TENNESSEE MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Government
Government Affairs
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Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
125000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This employee is responsible for the daily operation of town government activities and support services under the general supervision of the City Council. The employee serves at the will and pleasure of the City Council. The city manager is the chief operating officer of the town. Instructions to the employee can be general and the employee must routinely use independent judgment when completing tasks.
The employee must consider different courses of action and sometimes deviate from operations “as they have always been done.” The work requires frequent contact with the City Council, committees, all department heads and employees as well as the general public. The city manager must coordinate these duties to assure the effective and efficient operation of the town government.
The employee will operate modern office equipment, technology and programs that ensure efficient operations and communication.
Work is generally indoors, but the employee must be prepared to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions when necessary. The employee is expected to travel around the town and outside the town to ensure that the town is represented, connected, and working with other communities and organizations in a cooperative way to help ensure positive outcomes for the town.
It is required that the manager’s primary residence would be in the town.
EQUIPMENT AND LOCATION
Work is generally indoors, but the employee must be prepared to work outdoors regardless of weather conditions when necessary. The employee is expected to travel around the town and outside the town to ensure that the town is represented, connected, and working with other communities and organizations in a cooperative way to help ensure positive outcomes for the town.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Responsible for the preparation and administration of the town budget, as well as the development of documents such as the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), etc.Is responsible for all operations of the town and monitors the performance of all departments relating to budgets and work schedules, and project schedules.Consistently consults and cooperates with the committees of the City Council in the administration of town affairs.Keeps the City Council informed as to departmental deficiencies especially as they relate to financial conditions, budgets, schedules, cost overruns, and performance of department directors, etc.Reports to the City Council corrective action taken or proposed to bring departments or special projects and outside contracts back under budget, so that they conform to schedules and cost estimates.Prepare reports, agendas, and other information for submission to the governing body or other agencies.Prepares administrative directives and updates. Conducts on own initiative or upon request of the City Council analysis of administrative programs and projects relating to town operations.Makes recommendations to the City Council for improving the quality and quantity of public services to be rendered by the employees to the citizens of the town.Coordinates, supervises and mentors all day-to-day administrative activities and operations for each department of the town under policies established by the City Council.Responsible for the hiring, development, promotion, discipline and termination, of town personnel under policies established by the City Council or by the Town’s Charter and civil service regulations.May recommend specific personnel positions and/or reorganization of town administration, as may be required to meet the needs and operational requirements of the town; and may propose personnel policies and procedures for approval by the City Council.Administers the personnel policies, and related rules and regulations as adopted by the City Council.Administers and coordinate all federal and/or state grants applied for and received by the town; stays abreast of grant programs and opportunities for future funds.Acts as purchasing agent for the town in accordance with State law and purchasing policies and procedures adopted by the City Council.ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Keeps the City Council fully advised as to the…
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