Town Manager

Nestled in the valley of the western NC Mountains, the Town of Mills River, NC seeks an experienced municipal professional to serve as its next Town Manager. This leader will join a close-knit community united around the values of responsible growth, community preservation, land stewardship, connectivity and access, inclusive decision-making, and health & wellness partnerships. The Town Manager will oversee Mills River’s FY 2023 – 2024 budget of $9.1M ($6M Operating, $3.1M Capital Projects), supported by a tax rate of $.17 per $100 of assessed tax value.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and five years of progressively responsible management experience. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with NC municipal management, a master's degree, ICMA credentialing, and progressively responsible experience as a department head, Assistant City Manager, or City Manager within small to midsized municipal government organizations. Experience with finance, budgeting and planning are important.

Salary and Benefits: The hiring range for this position is $105,000 —$125,000. The starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. Mills River provides comprehensive benefits comparable to towns of similar size. Residency is desirable and will be negotiated with the final candidate.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates/jobs/4455137/town-manager-town-of-mills-river-nc?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Please note the following:

• All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the Town’s employment application portal or any other external website.
• Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
• Applicants should apply by May 1,
• The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on May 30 - 31, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
• Direct inquiries to [email protected].

The Town of Mills River, NC, is an EOE. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position.