Assistant City Administrator

Assistant City Administrator

City of Spring Hill, TN

Assistant City Administrator

Spring Hill, TN (Pop. 63,000)

Spring Hill is known for its picturesque landscape of rolling hills, rich pastures, and agricultural heritage and as one of the fastest-growing communities in the country. Located approximately 35 miles south of Nashville in the Nashville metropolitan area the City is experiencing remarkable momentum and is a community of choice for new businesses and families. It is the home of the 7.9 million square foot, General Motors Spring Hill Manufacturing Plant, making it GM's largest manufacturing site in the nation. The 4,000 employees at the plant make the Cadillac Lyriq, Lyriq-V, Vistiq and next general XT5. With a diverse economy, highly desirable neighborhoods, and top ranked schools, this opportunity will attract tremendous interest, and you are encouraged to apply.

The City of Spring Hill operates under a Board/City Administrator form of government, which is similar to the Council/Manager model. The Assistant City Administrator reports to the City Administrator. Appointed in summer 2025, the City Administrator has established an employee-centered culture of excellence. Although Spring Hill is a high-growth community with many new residents, its citizens are actively engaged in local government and share an interest in strong public service and the communitys long-term well-being. The Citys fiscal year 2026-27 budget totals $150.8 million and supports 15 departments and approximately 424 employees.

Requires a bachelors degree in public administration, or a related degree from an accredited college or university. An advanced degree is strongly preferred. Experience in upper management is required. Eight (8) to ten (10) years' experience in municipal administration as an Assistant City Administrator, City Administrator, or City Manager is strongly preferred. An International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) designation, or eligibility for credentialing, preferred.

The City offers a highly competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience. The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and prescription-drug coverage; a flexible spending account; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability coverage; retirement benefits; an educational savings program; and more.

The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled. The first review of applications is scheduled for December 4, 2026. To apply, please submit a letter of application, a detailed résumé, and current salary information to:

For additional information telephone either: Tom Gates at (540) 860-0204 or Bob Slavin at (770) 449-4656. A comprehensive recruitment profile is available at www.slavinmanagementconsultants.com.

To apply: Submit a current resume with a cover letter and salary expectations without delay to:

slavin@bellsouth.net. Electronic Submissions Only to Slavin Management Consultants