City Manager — Mountain Community Leader

JOB SUMMARY

The City of Sky Valley is seeking an experienced, ethical and service-oriented professional to serve as its next City Manager. Known as “Georgia’s Highest and Coolest City,” Sky Valley is a distinctive mountain community of full‑time and seasonal residents and property owners in northeastern Rabun County, about three hours from Atlanta. The City Manager will serve as Sky Valley’s chief operating officer, overseeing daily municipal operations, implementing policies and priorities of the Mayor and City Council, managing budget and staff, coordinating infrastructure and capital projects, and promoting responsive, transparent and efficient public service.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, hands‑on leader with strong experience in local government administration, financial management, personnel supervision, project management and community relations. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to balance daily operations with long‑range planning.

The City offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, an approved benefits package and opportunities for professional development. Applicants:
Submit a cover letter, résumé, contact information for three professional references, and salary expectations to

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, political science, planning or a related field.
• At least five years of local‑government or public‑sector management experience.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered.

• City Manager
• City Clerk
• Deputy Clerk/Tax Commissioner – shared employee
• Communications Specialist

• Judicial Administration (Court Clerk) – shared employee

• Roads Supervisor – shared employee
• Labor – 2 FT & 2 FT shared employees and seasonal employees as needed

• Police Administration (Chief)
• Patrol (Uniformed police patrol) – 3 FT & additional PT when needed

• Certified Water Operator
• Labor – 1 FT shared employee
• Utility Clerk – shared employee

• Solid Waste Collection Supervisor – shared employee
• Labor – 1 PT and 2 FT shared employees

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document upon hire. The City of Sky Valley participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.