City of South Fulton, GA

The City is adjacent to the Fulton Industrial District, one of the metro Atlanta region's largest industrial and business areas.. South Fulton also houses the Wolf Creek Amphitheater, an outdoor recreation and concert venue.. Fulton County lies in north-central Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.. The Chattahoochee River, the source of drinking water for most of Fulton County, is one of the country's smallest water sources relative to the population it supports.. Oversee the construction and completion of the city's new facilities, public safety building, and city hall while developing short-and long-term plans to modernize the city's fleet and maintain and improve its aging infrastructure, which was inherited from Fulton County.

assistant city manager

Salary: See Position Description Location : South Fulton, GA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2024-21 Employer: City of South Fulton, GA Opening Date: 03/20/2024 Closing Date: 4/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern About Us , the Atlanta metro area's most vibrant community, seeks a strategist with municipal leadership experience to serve as its Assistant City Manager. Positioned for great opportunities with the most undeveloped land in the region, South Fulton truly is a "City on The Rise." The Assistant City Manager will creatively support the City Manager in identifying the vision and future direction of the City's identity - carefully identifying opportunities that will place South Fulton as a premier city within the region. This professional has demonstrable experience as a trusted municipal leader in a full-service, geographically diverse city with a population of over 50,000. The Assistant City Manager is committed, loyal, and confident in their abilities to embrace challenges and pursue opportunities to further enhance the quality of life of a community. Under the general direction of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager provides support and guidance by working to achieve the goals and objectives of the Mayor and City Council. Duties may include managing City departments and personnel, acting on behalf of the City Manager when appropriate, and partnering with City employees to provide exceptional customer service to South Fulton residents. The Assistant City Manager will creatively and intentionally cultivate a positive community-wide perspective and trust in the City's strategic direction. The Ideal Assistant City Manager: <ul><li>Is someone who understands the value of strategic planning and laying the foundation for future growth through thorough research and planning. <li>Thinks strategically and is a highly effective problem solver who makes thoughtful, unbiased decisions independently and swiftly. <li>Remains neutral and calm, upholding professionalism when navigating politics and interacting with a diverse population. <li>Demonstrates impeccable interpersonal communications skills, is articulate and proactive in communicating with elected officials, staff, community members, and other stakeholders, while upholding/adhering to the City's mission, vision, and strategic direction.<li>Has a track record of facilitating the recruitment, retention, and development of skilled team leaders. <li>Is accustomed to a fast-paced environment and demonstrates patience and flexibility in developing a structured, accountable, and compliant organization committed to excellence. <li>Is someone who will work to facilitate coordination and collaboration among different city departments to streamline processes, improve communications, and ensure that departments work together towards common goals. </li></li></li></li></li></li></li></ul>About the Community: Located just 20 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia, South Fulton was incorporated in 2017 from parts of southwest Fulton County. With a population of just under 108,600, the City of South Fulton ranks eighth out of Georgia's 535 incorporated cities and towns. More than 93 percent of its residents hold at least a high school diploma, and the median household income is about $69,000, making the City one of the best-educated and most affluent in the south metro Atlanta area. South Fulton is a community of excellence, offering residents, businesses, and visitors a premier lifestyle experience. The City is home to the South Fulton Parkway Corridor, which connects Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to South Fulton and the Old National Highway Corridor. The City is adjacent to the Fulton Industrial District, one of the metro Atlanta region's largest industrial and business areas. South Fulton also houses the Wolf Creek Amphitheater, an outdoor recreation and concert venue. Fulton County lies in north-central Georgia in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The warm southern climate produces plentiful hardwood and pine forests, making the area a beautiful place to live. Fulton County encompasses 528.7 square miles and stretches over 70 miles from one end to the other. The Chattahoochee River, the source of drinking water for most of Fulton County, is one of the country's smallest water sources relative to the population it supports. The "Hooch" runs out of the north Georgia mountains, bringing plentiful trout. Duties/Responsibilities About the Organization and Position: The City of South Fulton is a council-manager form of government with a mayor and a seven-member City Council that establishes policy and hires and supervises the City Manager. The Mayor and council members are elected to four-year terms. The day-to-day operations of the City of South Fulton are directed by the City Manager, who reports to the City Council. The City Manager ensures policy set by the council is adopted and followed, and that the City's staff provide the most efficient and effective service for residents. The City's vision is to be an innovative, diverse community that is safe, environmentally conscious, healthy, transparent, and financially sustainable for all its community members and visitors. The City's focused on developing strong, healthy teams, improving infrastructure and solidifying finances, increasing community collaboration and quality of life, and focusing on economic development and creating an efficient government. South Fulton's nearly 700 employees work within its 17 departments to deliver municipal services with respect and professionalism, exceeding client expectations. As a City of inclusion, South Fulton desires to work cohesively with community members to discover innovative ways to shape its future. As the City explores how to develop these strategies, it remains committed to maintaining and improving existing infrastructure to provide quality facilities for the residents. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will assist in overseeing and managing the City's ($126M General Fund), supported by a property tax rate of $.012 per $100 assessed value. The Assistant City Manager recommends staffing levels, equipment, materials, and other budget allocations, monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with the approved budget, and prepares and submits budget documentation and reports. Key Priorities for the Assistant City Manager include: <ul><li>Spend significant time gaining valuable knowledge of the diverse (residential, industrial, retail) community, networking with key stakeholders and community members, establishing trusting and sustainable relationships, and understanding the City Manager's priorities and the organization's culture. <li>In collaboration with the City Manager, City leaders, and other stakeholders, facilitate the development of the City's next strategic plan and other plans/studies as directed by the City Manager, including but not limited to the City's Comprehensive Plan (2025) ensuring effective communication and impeccable attention to detail in the planning and implementation process. <li>Coordinate the creation of the City's standard operating procedures (SOPs), establish a system of accountability and compliance, and oversee organization-wide training and education for these SOPs. <li>Oversee the construction and completion of the city's new facilities, public safety building, and city hall while developing short-and long-term plans to modernize the city's fleet and maintain and improve its aging infrastructure, which was inherited from Fulton County. <li>Develop high-functioning teams that embrace staff development and training and are passionate about upholding the City's TEAM TERRIFIC values while cultivating a collaborative workplace committed to excellence and quality service delivery. </li></li></li></li></li></ul> Qualifications <ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible municipal or local government experience are required*. </li></ul> *A master's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field can be considered in place of up to six (6) years of experience. <ul><li>Knowledge in budgeting (administering and managing local, state, and federal funds), economic development, human resources, and government purchasing is required.<li>Experience with various functions within municipal operations is highly preferred.</li></li></ul> Additional Information Salary and Benefits: The hiring range for the position is $155,311 to $198,022, depending on qualifications and experience. The City of South Fulton provides comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a retirement plan with an employer match. To apply, please visit and click on the Assistant City Manager - South Fulton, GA title. <ul><li>All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) - NOT the City's employment application portal or any other external website. <li>Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. <li>Applicants must apply by April 20, 2024. <li>Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in virtual and skill evaluation interviews on May 16 - 17, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.<li>Direct inquiries to </li></li></li></li></li></ul>The City of South Fulton, GA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process, visit https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/, select "Client Openings," and scroll down to "Important Information for Applicants." Benefits are specific to the employing organization. Please refer to the benefits information that is in the ad as well as in the recruitment brochure. If you need further information, please contact the employer associated with the position 01 CONFIDENTIALITY DISCLOSURE AND APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Developmental Associates works on behalf of this client to recruit and collect information on candidates for this position. All applicant materials will be shared with the employer and their employees who are involved in the hiring process for this position. This application process uses a combination of automated and hand scoring of all application materials against screening criteria that have been established by the employer. 1) By submitting this application, I am consenting to have my application materials shared with this employer. 2) I understand that if I have not completely and fully answered all application questions and/ or supplemental questions with details, my application may not be able accurately evaluated. 3) Further, I understand that merely referring to my resume (e.g. "see resume" in lieu of providing detailed responses) is not sufficient for purposes of ensuring accurate application evaluation and certification. Therefore, my application may not be considered as a result. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 02 A bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field is required for this position. What Is your highest degree? <ul> <li>No Degree</li> <li>Some College</li> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>Doctorate Degree</li> <li>Other</li> </ul> 03 Please list in what field your degree (s) are in as well as any additional degrees. 04 Please list certifications/ licensures you hold, if any: 05 This position requires municipal or local government management experience. Do you have municipal or local government experience? <ul> <li>No</li> <li>Yes</li> </ul> 06 If you answered yes above, in which municipalities or local governments (e.g. County) did you hold a management level position? 07 This position strongly prefers 10 or more years of increasingly responsible municipal management experience. How many years of management experience do you have, if any? <ul> <li>No management experience</li> <li>Less than 5 years</li> <li>5-8 years</li> <li>9-10</li> <li>Greater than 10 years experience</li> </ul> 08 Please list the portfolio departments you have personally supervised. 09 What is the highest level position you have held in municipal or local government? <ul> <li>Assistant City Manager/ City Manager</li> <li>Director/ Department Head</li> <li>Assistant/Deputy Department Head</li> <li>Division Manager</li> <li>Supervisor</li> <li>Professional - No supervisory responsibilities</li> <li>Consultant</li> <li>I've never worked in Municipal or Local Government</li> </ul> 10 What is the largest population in a community where you were a Manager or higher? <ul> <li>Under 25,000</li> <li>25,001-50,000</li> <li>50,001-100,000</li> <li>100,001-150,000</li> <li>150,001-200,000</li> <li>Greater than 200,000</li> </ul> 11 What is the total number of employees in the largest organization in which you have been serving at management level or higher? <ul> <li>I have not served as a manager.</li> <li>Less than 100</li> <li>100-300</li> <li>301-500</li> <li>501-1000</li> <li>Greater than 1000</li> </ul> 12 What is the largest number of employees supervised within your span of control? <ul> <li>I've never supervised any employees.</li> <li>Below 100</li> <li>100-300</li> <li>301-500</li> <li>Greater than 500</li> </ul> 13 What level operating budget (not construction or project budgets) have you directly managed? <ul> <li>No direct budget management experience</li> <li>Less than $50M</li> <li>$50M - $100M</li> <li>$100.1M - $150M</li> <li>$150.1M - $204M</li> <li>Greater than $204M</li> </ul> 14 In which of the following do you consider your knowledge and experience proficient? Proficient means a minimum of two years independent experience applying knowledge and skills and/or supervising in a given area. To multiple select, follow instructions for your PC or Mac. <ul> <li>Budgeting</li> <li>Building inspections and permits</li> <li>Community Development</li> <li>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion</li> <li>Economic Development</li> <li>Engineering</li> <li>Finance</li> <li>Fire Safety</li> <li>GIS</li> <li>Human Resources</li> <li>Inspections and Code Enforcement</li> <li>Information Technology</li> <li>Parks and Recreation</li> <li>Public Works and Transportation</li> <li>Planning</li> <li>Water and Sewer Utilities</li> <li>Other</li> </ul> 15 If you said other in the prior question, please list areas of experience here. 16 I understand that the hiring range for this position is $155,311 to $198,022, depending on qualifications and experience. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> 17 The City uses a multi-step screening and evaluation process including a virtual skill evaluation process for selecting executive management. The dates for this assessment are May 16 - 17, 2024. A commitment of 3-4 hours during those dates will be expected, not including any preparation time desired by the candidates. We encourage you to please hold these days open should you be invited to participate in this stage of the process. These are not public meetings but there will be substantial interaction with other professionals in the field who will serve as assessors. Further, we have all participants sign letters of confidentiality. GA law does not require the announcement of the top three applicants until finalists are selected. Indicating "yes" below represents your understanding of these elements of the process. <ul> <li>Yes</li> <li>No</li> </ul> Required Question

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