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A City or Town Manager manages operations and administration for a city or town. Oversees and directs all municipal departments. Implements policies that are voted upon by elected officials on a city or town council, and reports to the council on operations, finances or policy. Manages city or town budgets.
$144,580 / year median in Tennessee
+2% projected growth
Job Description
City Manager City of Lakesite, TN The City of Lakesite, Tennessee is now accepting applications for the position of City Manager, serving under the general direction of the Lakesite Commission. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced municipal professional to guide day-to-day operations, support strategic priorities, and ensure responsive, efficient public service delivery. The City Manager is responsible for administering an approximately $1.78 million general fund budget and supervising a dedicated team of three full-time, three part-time, and seven seasonal employees. Lakesite is a welcoming community of 1,856 residents in Hamilton County, Tennessee, offering an exceptional quality of life near a beautiful lake and a vibrant small-town setting. Located within 15 miles of downtown Chattanooga, Lakesite provides convenient access to major retail, quality health care facilities, higher education institutions, fine dining, and a metropolitan airport. The City delivers most municipal services through contracted providers, making contract management and service oversight a key element of this role. The minimum requirement for this opportunity is a bachelor's degree, with a preferred focus in public administration, management, business administration or closely related field. A minimum of five years of municipal leadership experience as a city manager or manager of a public agency or department with related duties is required. Salary range is $75,000-$95,000, with final compensation commensurate with education, experience, and market conditions. The City of Lakesite also offers a comprehensive benefits package. A job description is available on our website at www.lakesitetn.gov . How to Apply Post Date Sep 02, 2026 Application Deadline Sep 18, 2026 Submit resume, cover letter & references to City of Lakesite, Mayor Howell, 9201 Rocky Point Rd., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379, or dhowell@lakesitetn.gov. Apply Now Job Details Salary $75,000 - $95,000 Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time City of Lakesite Address 9201 Rocky Point Rd Soddy Daisy , TN 37379-3046 United States Population 1,856 Website Form of Government Mayor-Council ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Report a map error Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job