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The hiring range for this position is $180,000-$210,000

The City of Burlington, NC is seeking a proactive, engaged, leader to be their next City Manager. Must be a relationship builder that can collaborate and work effectively with staff within the Council-Manager form of government. The successful candidate will be able to carry out the strategic priorities of the community.

• Responsible for all City operations; assess operational needs through department heads and determine best organizational structure to meet goals and objectives; develop, recommend and administer policies and procedures. 
• Development and administration of the City budget and capital programs; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditure and budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Assesses community and citizen needs to ensure objectives and priorities are focused on meeting those needs effectively, efficiently and with high-quality municipal services.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with the City’s management team to ensure a high-performance, service-oriented work environment consistent with sound management principles.
• Attends Council meetings and presents information and recommendations deemed necessary or as requested by members of the Board; meets with and advises the City Council on matters related to municipal operations and policies; makes recommendations to the Council on personnel policies and assignments for efficient operation of the City government.
• Confers with the City Attorney and Legal department in the formation and implementation of administrative policies and practices.
• Responds to citizens, the press, the public, civic groups and elected officials to resolve concerns and problems and answer questions.  
• Directs and oversees the preparation of a wide variety of reports and presentations for the City Council, citizen committees and outside agencies; oversees the preparation of press releases and materials for dissemination to the media and the public; maintains effective relationships with the media; attends and participates in professional groups and committees.
• Administers and enforces the City Charter and is responsible for the operations of the City.
• Establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action to address performance deficiencies in accordance with the City’s personnel rules and policies.
• Plans, coordinates and directs the operation of departments and programs; evaluates organizational issues and problems and facilitates strategies to resolve issues.
• Maintains responsibility for intergovernmental relations with other local governments, public and private organizations.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive employee inquiries and complaints; ensures City respectful workplaces.

Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, business administration, economics or related field or five (5) or more years of progressive experience in managing a municipal government as a City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Senior Executive; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a related field
• Professional certification from the International City Management Association (ICMA)