Listing Summary

Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting the City of Chamblee to recruit for an Assistant City Manager. 

The Assistant City Manager reports to the City Manager and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, supporting a wide variety of Departments and Divisions.  The City Manager will be transitioning departments to the Assistant City Manager as the relationship develops and it becomes clear which departments are best managed by the Assistant City Manager.  He or she will be entrusted to work cooperatively with the City Manager to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of the city and aggressively move projects and initiatives forward.

Located just 14 miles from downtown Atlanta, Chamblee is a vibrant urban city with a diverse community and international flair. The City of Chamblee began as a small rail town and was incorporated in 1908. Through multiple annexations, the city has grown to more than 7 square miles and has been named the Fastest Growing City in DeKalb County with over 30,000 residents.  The City of Chamblee is a community of neighborhoods, parks, businesses and community institutions anchored by its charming downtown area.

The day-to-day operations of the City are led by an appointed City Manager, Kristen Gorham, supported by nearly 150 full and part-time employees across eleven departments.  In addition to traditional government services the City operates sanitation, and stormwater utilities.  Fire and EMS services are provided by DeKalb County.

The City of Chamblee operates on a calendar year (January 1 - December 31) budget.  The approved General Fund budget for FY 2024 is $33,516,029.  The City has a traditional SPLOST program that supports transportation, public safety, and parks.

The position requires the successful candidate to meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any field with a Master of Public Administration (MPA) preferred

 

• A minimum of five years’ experience in local government; and

 

• Leadership experience in public or municipal administration. Knowledge and significant experience in municipal operations, services, and finance, including, without limitation, budget development and implementation

 

• Knowledge and experience in developing municipal infrastructure, managing technical projects and personnel as well as communicating complex information to a diverse audience of consultants, city staff, elected officials, citizens and business owners

 

The hiring range for this position is from $135,000 - $150,000.  For more information including the recruitment brochure, job description and link to the city website, visit the Assistant City Manager recruitment page:  https://sumterlocalgovconsulting.com/recruitments/assistant-city-manager-city-of-chamblee-ga/

First review of resumes will be September 30, 2024.  Direct questions and inquiries to Sumter Local Government Consulting (Warren Hutmacher) at (404) 535-0525 or warren@sumterconsulting.com