Listing Summary

CITY ADMINISTRATOR               

CITY OF ZEBULON, GEORGIA 

The City of Zebulon, Georgia seeks applicants for the position of City Administrator.

Zebulon is located in west central Georgia, just south of Atlanta.  It is the County seat of Pike County with a population of approximately 1,200. The city strives for a small-town atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated staff that strive and desire for the city to be successful and provide quality service to its constituents. The City Administrator plans, organizes and coordinates the management of administrative functions in coordination with and as assigned by the Mayor and Council.  This position provides organizational leadership and direction to department heads.  The Mayor and Council will be looking to the administrator as part of the team to continue making Zebulon a great place to live and work. 

 An elected mayor and four council members govern the city. The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer responsible for the city’s daily operation with direct oversight of all departments. The City Administrator reports to the Mayor and Council.

Three to five years of progressive experience in city management or similar supervisory experience is preferred.  Applicants should provide evidence of leadership in managing change and crafting community initiatives. In addition, the successful candidate will possess a strong ethical compass, an ability to communicate vision as well as tactical goals and a capacity to traverse a varied political environment.  An ability to collaborate with regional partners is also required, with an emphasis on relationship building and identifying resources. Core skills include financial expertise, including experience with the budgeting process; organizational skills with an eye for efficiencies and the role of technology in that process; communication skills (both oral and written); excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for customer service. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, or Finance with a Master’s degree in those same fields preferred.  Exceptional local government experience will be favorably considered. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate will work with the current City Administrator until his retirement at the end of this year.

Please send resumes to:

Larry G. Mitcham, City Administrator

P.O. Box 385

Zebulon, GA  30295

 

The City of Zebulon is an equal opportunity employer.