Assistant Town Manager
Job Description:
The Position
The Town of Matthews presents an excellent opportunity for someone who loves local government and wants to lead in a town where residents and businesses appreciate their local government and its employees and want to see it continue to be an exceptional place to live and thrive. The Assistant Town Manager reports to and serves alongside the Town Manager. The Assistant Town Manager helps to oversee day-to-day operations, management of departments, and assists with the agenda and policy recommendations for consideration by the Board of Commissioners. In the absence of the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager will act and operate as the Town Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ supervisory experience in a local government, including executive level management (manager/administrator, assistant manager/administrator, or department director). Effective and efficient communication skills and demonstrated expertise with community engagement, budget/financial management, personnel management, and working effectively with elected officials are required.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range for this position is $110,000 – $130,000 depending on qualifications, with an additional 5% pay increase provided after successful completion of a six-month New Hire Evaluation Period. The Town also offers an excellent benefits package, including medical insurance through the State Health Plan and vision insurance, both at a low cost to the employee. The Town participates in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System (NCLGERS) and also contribute 5% (no match required) for all employees in a 401K account with Empower (formerly Prudential). We offer 11 paid holidays (one is a floating holiday), along with sick and vacation leave. Dental reimbursement (including family coverage), life insurance and short-term disability coverage are provided at no cost to the employee.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at raftelis.hire.trakstar.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. First review of applications will begin July 11, 2022. This position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Matthews is an equal opportunity employer.
