ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER Position Available In Edgecombe, North Carolina

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER


Salary
$156,790.89 – $250,865.43 Annually
Location NC, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500087
Department
City Manager
Opening Date
06/10/2025
Closing Date
7/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Schedule
Mon – Fri 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
30
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Nestled in the heart of eastern North Carolina, the City of Rocky Mount, known as “The Center Of It All”, presents a unique opportunity for a visionary and experienced Assistant City Manager . This vibrant municipality, situated within Edgecombe and Nash counties, serves as the principal city of the Rocky Mount metropolitan area, a region recognized as the “Twin Counties”. As Rocky Mount continues to grow, it seeks a dynamic Assistant City Manager to strategically guide its most valuable asset – its dedicated workforce. This pivotal role offers the chance to not only lead the Departments, but also to directly contribute to the achievement of the city’s overarching strategic objectives by fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusion, and implementing best practices. If you are a results-oriented leader with a deep commitment to public service and a proven history of success, we invite you to explore this exceptional career opportunity and become an integral part of the Rocky Mount community. The city of Rocky Mount is located in the Coastal Plains of eastern North Carolina, was incorporated in 1867 and lies in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Rocky Mount is a two-time All-America City that sits on the Tar River. The city was recognized as one of 10 winners nationwide of the 2020-21 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize. Serving as the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina, the city’s nearly 1,000 employees serve approximately 54,000 residents daily. The city’s mission is to advance community well-being, safety and quality of life by delivering excellent public services and actively collaborating with the community toward a fulfilling and inspired future for its citizens. As a publicly owned utility, the city of Rocky Mount is committed to safe, reliable service for its customers and operates in Nash and Edgecombe counties, providing customers with electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater (sewer), refuse, recycling and/or stormwater services

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

Established at the falls of the Tar River, Rocky Mount is a leading cultural, economic and education center of Eastern North Carolina. With lovely parks and greenways, this city of over 50,000 lies in two counties, Nash and Edgecombe, and is home to North Carolina Wesleyan University as well as Nash and Edgecombe Community colleges. The 165,000 square-foot Rocky Mount Event Center is the region’s premier sports and entertainment venue and the Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences, which is housed in a lovingly renovated tobacco warehouse, serves as the community’s cultural gem. The city is served by three major highways: Interstate 95 to its west; U.S. 87 is its main east-west corridor and

U.S. 301

(Wesleyan Boulevard) is the main north-south corridor. The city has easy access to Raleigh (55 miles) and the Research Triangle. It is also a two-hour drive from Wilmington and the beautiful North Carolina coast. Easy access to major highways and Raleigh-Durham International Airport make Rocky Mount a great place to live and do business. With its temperate climate and proximity to both the North Carolina mountains and Atlantic Ocean beaches, Rocky Mount provides residents with the best of both worlds. Additional information about the city is available at rockymountnc.gov.

ABOUT THE CITY GOVERNMENT

The city of Rocky Mount operates under a council/manager form of government with a city manager, two assistant city managers and 18 departments employing about 1,000 employees. The city manager reports to the Mayor and a seven-member City Council. Holding an Aa2 bond rating and multiple GFOA budget awards, the city has an annual budget of about $300 million, which includes a General Fund, an Electric Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Fund and Gas Fund. In addition to traditional municipal departments, Rocky Mount is a member of ElectriCities, has a fixed route transit system, museum and theater. The city also boasts the Rocky Mount Event Center, which has received a Convention South Reader’s Choice award.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for oversight responsibility for specific areas of City government as assigned by the City Manager.

NOTE:

“Applications review will begin on July 15, 2025, and continue throughout the 45-day posting period.”

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Assists the City Manager by planning, controlling, and monitoring activities in assigned departments.
Oversees implementation of the City’s strategic plans, initiatives, and directives, and special projects within the organization as it relates to areas of responsibility.
Coordinates the preparation and submission of operating and capital expenditure budgets tied to areas of responsibility.
Meets and corresponds with citizens, professionals, business, and other groups to address concerns, seek input regarding upcoming projects and solicit formal and informal service delivery feedback as required or needed.
Represents the interests of the City to outside groups, organizations, and regulatory agencies at the state and federal levels.
Responsible for project management and employee supervision.
Review requisition and other administrative paperwork.
Responsible for attending meetings and community events, citizens issues.

NOTE:

“Applications review will begin on July 15, 2025, and continue throughout the 45-day posting period.”

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

A master’s degree in public administration or a directly related field, and ten years of progressively responsible related professional experience that includes significant management and supervisory experience at the department director or equivalent level. An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the City Manager) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Special Qualifications:

Valid North Carolina driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration as applied to municipal government.
Knowledge of municipal government organization, functions, and services.
Knowledge of modern practices and principles of financial management and budgeting as applied to municipal government.
Knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in municipality. administration and principles and practices of general business.
Knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines applicable to the position as outlined by professional standards and/or federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of economic and business development practices and programs.
Knowledge of modern public utility operations and management, including electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Knowledge of the practice and application of emergency management planning and operations on the local level.
Knowledge of standard research techniques, methods, and procedures.
Skill in making administrative and operational decisions independently and in accordance with established laws, regulations, City policies, and procedures.
Skill in analyzing complex organizational and administrative problems and in formulating, developing, and presenting recommendations for their solution.
Skill in the coordination of assigned programs and activities.
Skill in independent judgment and initiative in the performance of assigned tasks.
Skill in exercising tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public, City Council, and governmental officials from other governmental units.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has direct supervision over department heads for the following departments Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works, Engineering, Rocky Mount Event Center, Water Resources Department & Administrative Assistant.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: Work is primarily performed in an office setting within a local government environment. The role involves frequent interaction with city leadership and staff, with occasional attendance at meetings or events outside regular business hours.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $156,790.89 – $250,865.43, annually. Starting salary will depend on experience and qualifications. The city provides an excellent benefits package. To learn more, visit https://www.rockymountnc. gov/376/Employee-Benefits.

TO :

Applicants must complete an online application and upload a resume and cover letter to be considered. The review of applications will begin on July 15, 2025, and will continue throughout the 45-day posting period. To apply, visit https://www.rockymountnc.gov/375/Human-Resources.

NOTE:

“Applications review will begin on July 15, 2025, and continue throughout the 45-day posting period.”