Assistant Town Manager

Reporting To The Town Manager, The Assistant Town Manager Serves As A Key Member Of The Town Manager’s Senior Leadership Team, Which Includes A Second Assistant Town Manager. This Assistant Town Manager Must Be The “right Fit” – Someone Who Can Confidently Step Into A Leadership Role, Align Their Personal Values With The Organization’s Culture, And Build Trust Across The Team. The Primary Objective For This Assistant Manager Position Is To Allow The Town Manager To Focus More On Strategic Priorities Such As Board Relations, Finance, Budgeting, And Organizational Culture. To Support This Shift, The New Assistant Town Manager Will Likely Take On Increased Responsibility In Areas Like Planning, Development, External Relations (including Economic Development), Public Works, And Potentially Public Safety. This Position Also Involves Constant Engagement In Various Projects, From Parks And Greenways To Public Safety And Infrastructure, Including Future Connectivity Improvements Like Transportation And Road Upgrades. The Assistant Town Manager Will Also Play A Key Role In Long-term Planning Efforts, Such As The Potential Merger Of Fire Services Into The Town’s Operations Within The Next 5 To 10 Years. The Assistant Town Manager Must Also Effectively Contribute To A Strong Council-Staff Partnership With A Commitment To Goals Identified And Supported By The Community.

A Bachelor’s Degree In Public Or Business Administration (Master’s Degree In Related Field Is Preferred). Three To Five Years Of Progressively Responsible Experience As A Manager, Assistant Manager Or Senior Executive. Knowledge Of NC Local Government Laws And Regulations Or The Ability To Quickly Obtain Proficiency Is Required. Active Participation And Professional Certification In Professional Organizations, Such As ICMA (International City/County Management Association) Or Other Professional Bodies. Although Residency Is Not Required For This Position, The Ability To Immerse Oneself In The Community And Have A “Passion For The Job” Are Essential To Success.

The Full Pay Range For The Assistant Town Manager Is $143,547 To $226,805, With A Midpoint Of $185,177. The Starting Salary Is Based On The Individual’s Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Experience, And Education.

The Town Of Wendell Provides An Excellent Benefits Package, Including Retirement, Town-paid Insurance Including Dental And Vision, Vacation And Sick Time, Holiday Leave (12 Days Per Year), Participation In The Local Government Retirement System, And Contribution To Employee 401-K Plans.