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Application Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025 by 5:00 PM To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. The Assistant City Manager is an executive staff management position and a member of the City Manager’s Cabinet. Assists the City Manager in a variety of assignments relating to organizational goals and objectives, strategic planning and priorities, capital improvement planning, city wide initiatives, special projects, operational efficiencies, fiscal affairs, and administrative operations. Assignments may include the oversight of specific departments and responsibility for executing certain community engagement initiatives. The Assistant responds to inquiries from the City Council and the public and oversees and participates in the planning and administration of major projects and programs. This position works collaboratively with Deputy and Assistant City Managers, Department Directors, Assistant/Deputy Directors, and other senior leadership within the organization to support the City Manager. The Assistant City Manager must demonstrate transparency, accountability, and trust-building in supporting the City Manager’s vision while ensuring staff feel equipped and empowered to deliver. The Assistant City Manager will be an openly disciplined, empathetic, strategic advocate, and empowering leader who models the organizational excellence performance standard. Reports to the City Manager. The hiring amount for the Assistant City Manager position(s) is not to exceed $205,000.00 annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. This position is eligible to receive 80 hours of discretionary leave per calendar year. Benefits For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please visit The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system which offers both a defined benefit and a defined contribution option. While the City does not participate in VRS, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. Education and Experience Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in public administration, accounting, economics, business, or other related field. AND at least 4 years of experience in a director-level, or equivalent or higher-level, position. Alternative Qualifications An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above. Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements Demonstrated experience as a senior member of a management team. Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug screen. Preferred Master’s degree. Preference for experience with collective bargaining and finance. 5 or more years in a director-level or equivalent position. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA)

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