CITY MANAGER

CITY MANAGER

The City of Sky Valley is seeking an experienced, ethical and service-oriented professional to serve as its next City Manager.

Known as "Georgia's Highest and Coolest City," Sky Valley is a distinctive mountain community of full-time and seasonal residents and property owners in northeastern Rabun County, about three hours from Atlanta. The City Manager will serve as Sky Valley's chief operating officer, overseeing daily municipal operations, implementing policies and priorities of the Mayor and City Council, managing budget and staff, coordinating infrastructure and capital projects, and promoting responsive, transparent and efficient public service.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative, hands-on leader with strong experience in local government administration, financial management, personnel supervision, project management and community relations. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to balance daily operations with long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, political science, planning or a related field.
• At least five years of local-government or public-sector management experience.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience may be considered.

Compensation and Application

The City offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, an approved benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Applicants: Submit a cover letter, résumé, contact information for three professional references, and salary expectations to openings@skyvalleyga.com.

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City of Sky Valley

3608 Highway 246, Sky Valley, Georgia 30537

The City of Sky Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace