The City Of Raleigh, NC Is Seeking An Assistant City Manager To Join Our Team. This Assistant City Manager Will Join The City Manager, Deputy City Manager And Two Assistant City Managers In Implementing The City Council’s Policies And Providing Strategic Direction And Oversight To City Departments And Functions. Assistant City Managers Report Directly To The City Manager. The New Assistant City Manager Will Join A Diverse And High-functioning Executive Team. The Assistant City Managers Act As Extensions Of The City Manager’s Leadership, And It Is Paramount That The Working Relationship With The City Manager Be One Of Deep Trust, Transparency, And Collaboration. While Members Of The City Manager’s Office Have Assigned Areas Of Responsibility, A Team-based Approach That Includes Functional Partnerships To Achieve Results Is Important To The Organization’s Culture. The Former Assistant City Manager’s Duties Were Focused On Internal Services, But An Office Reorganization Is Anticipated, And All Talented Candidates Are Encouraged To Apply! 

Specific Departmental Assignments And Responsibilities Will Be Determined Based On The Background And Strengths Of The Successful Candidates And Those Of The Existing Executive Team. Proven Leaders With Experience In All Areas Of Municipal Government Are Encouraged To Apply. Successful Candidates Must Be People-focused, Exhibit An Exemplary Customer Service Approach, And Have A Strong Commitment To Public Service. The Ability To Develop And Leverage Authentic Relationships With Internal And External Stakeholders Is Critical. The Successful Candidate Will Value Diversity And Demonstrate Knowledge And Commitment To Equity And Will Clearly Exemplify The City’s Organizational Values Of Responsiveness, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Honesty, Diversity, Stewardship, And Initiative. The Successful Candidate Will Also Demonstrate Strengths To Include: Energy And Influence In Building Broad Community Networks Talent In Bringing Ideas To Life Willingness To Act Boldly And Creatively To Achieve Organizational Goals And Objectives Commitment To Excellence With Focus On Strengths And Talents Of Others Resilience In The Face Of Unexpected Community Or Organizational Events Ability To Aspire Others To Be Their Best Priorities That Are Areas Of Focus For Assistant City Managers Include: Oversight Of The Implementation Of The City’s Disparity Study Recommendations Preparation For The Organizational Transition To The New Consolidated Civic Tower Coordination And Planning For The City’s City-wide Compensation And Classification Study Work On Catalytic Projects Related To Affordable Housing, Transit, Parks, And Operating Infrastructure Engagement In Long Term Land-use, Operational And Financial Planning To Ensure Long-term Success Education And Experience: The City Is Looking For Someone With A Master’s Degree In Public Administration, Government Operations, Business Management, Or A Similar Program With 10+ Years Of Exp.