Town Manager

Wadesboro, population 5,507, located near the Charlotte metropolitan area, under Council-Manager form of government, Town Manager serves as the chief executive officer and performs highly responsible functions in supervising, planning, organizing and directing all Town operations including administration, finance, police, fire, sanitation, street, parks, water & wastewater systems, human resources, and planning/zoning, overseeing 57 full-time employees. The Town Manager manages budgets totaling over $10 million.  Full job description can be found on the Town’s website.  Six-member Town Council respects Council-Manager form of government and provides a stable environment.  Council meetings are scheduled once per month on the first Monday. Ideal candidate will have considerable supervisory experience working in local government and be an energetic leader with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal characteristics, solid planning and decision-making abilities, a problem-solver, an excellent financial manager, and be a tactful community representative.  Req. bachelor’s degree in public administration, management, or civil engineering (or related field), with MPA preferred.  Excellent benefits including LGERS retirement, 401k, generous leave allowances, travel allowance, health insurance, life insurance, dental and vision insurance.  Pay classification for the position is $93,000 - $135,000 with salary being offered DOQ.  The Town of Wadesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and at least 4 professional references by mail (ATTN: Interim Town Manager, PO Box 697, Wadesboro, NC 28170) or via email at [email protected].  Position is open until filled but applicants should apply by April 15th to ensure full consideration.

$93,000 to $135,000

Ideal candidate will have considerable supervisory experience working in local government and be an energetic leader with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal characteristics, solid planning and decision-making abilities, a problem-solver, an excellent financial manager, and be a tactful community representative.  Req. bachelor’s degree in public administration, management, or civil engineering (or related field), with MPA preferred.