City Manager, City of Newberry
The City of Newberry is seeking qualified candidates for the position of City Manager. The City is a full service municipality, providing: Public Safety (police and fire/rescue); Utilities (electricity, water, sewer); Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; Public Works (curbside garbage, roads, sidewalks, vehicle and building maintenance); Planning, Zoning, and Building Development; and Support Services (Administration, Human Resources, Communications, and Courts). The City has approximately 160 full-time employees and approximately 40 regular and seasonal part-time employees.
Under limited supervision, performs supervisory, professional, and administrative work in directing, overseeing, and managing the operations of the City of Newberry. Work involves serving as Chief Executive Officer for the City and Policy and Technical Advisor to the Mayor and members of City Council; serving as head of the administrative branch of City government; handling sole responsibility for the appointment and removal of all employees, and establishing levels of compensation and benefits; preparing, recommending to Council, and administering the annual budget. Reports to City Council.
The services of the city are supported by a budget of more than $48 million.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a field consistent with local government management. Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field is desirable. Requires a minimum of five years of progressive experience in organizational policy and management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Demonstrated experience in team building, strategic planning, budgeting, and communications is desirable. Credentialed Manager, ICMA-CM, certification preferred.
In the scenic Midlands of South Carolina lies the City of Newberry — one of South Carolina's cultural and historic treasures. Newberry is a town rich in history and known for its rural beauty and small town charm, carefully and beautifully preserved. The City has been named one of the “Most Charming Small Towns in America” by the Travel Channel. Known as the City of Friendly Folks, Newberry is a wonderful place to call home.
Population: 10,000+. Form of Government: Council-Manager. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor and six City Council members. The Mayor is elected at-large every four years and City Council members are elected in single-member districts every four years in alternating two-year election cycles. The Mayor and Council are experienced, and all are graduates of the SC Municipal Elected Officials Institute.
Benefits: Competitive to include participation in state retirement system.
Letter of Interest, resume', and questions should be directed to Ed Driggers, Principal, Parker Poe Consulting, at ed@parkerpoeconsulting.com Reference: Newberry City Manager Search
The position is open until filled, but the first review of candidates will begin on March 11, 2024.
Learn more about the City at www.cityofnewberry.com and view the community profile at https://www.cityofnewberry.com/visitor?wvideo=f16vw9879f