Town of Blythewood Town Manager

Great opportunity to join one of South Carolina’s fastest growing communities. Blythewood is home to Scout Motors, where their $3 billion production facility is under construction. This is the perfect opportunity to strategically manage the growth of this Town which is just minutes from the state capital, Columbia.

The Town Manager directs and manages all administrative functions of Town government, including personnel administration, budgeting, procurement, grant management, capital projects, and special initiatives. The Town Manager is responsible for implementing Council policies, enforcing ordinances and state law, and advancing both short- and long-term goals for the Town.

• Serve as Chief Executive Officer and head of the administrative branch of Town government
• Plan, direct, and oversee all Town departments, offices, and operations
• Appoint, supervise, evaluate, and, when necessary, remove Town employees; establish compensation and benefits within policy
• Prepare, recommend, and administer the annual Town budget
• Advise Mayor and Town Council on policy, operations, and strategic planning
• Ensure compliance with Town ordinances, state laws, FOIA, procurement, and grant requirements
• Negotiate contracts and administer purchasing and personnel policies
• Serve as Chief Public Information Officer and primary liaison with citizens, media, boards, and commissions
• Coordinate capital improvement projects with architects, engineers, and consultants
• Represent the Town on local, regional, and state boards and commissions
• Respond to complex citizen inquiries, media requests, and community concerns
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The Town Manager is expected to demonstrate:

• Strong leadership, ethical decision-making, and professional judgment
• High standards for service delivery, accountability, and results
• Effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
• A proactive, solution-oriented management style
• Commitment to employee development, teamwork, and community engagement

• Public administration, municipal finance, budgeting, and personnel management
• Grant writing, administration, and compliance
• Procurement laws and contract management
• South Carolina municipal law, zoning, and ordinances
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and municipal software systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or a related field
• 3 years of responsible municipal or county government management experience

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience
• ICMA Credentialed Manager (CM) or eligibility preferred

• Monday–Friday, typically 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Must be available for evening meetings, weekends, and travel as required

Negotiated salary will be commensurate with experience, education and job skills. Minimum salary of $

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to:

Ed Driggers

Parker Poe Consulting

For additional information or questions please call

Position is open until filled
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