The Town of Granite Quarry, located in Rowan County, is 45 miles northeast of Charlotte via I-85. Home to over 2,900 residents, Granite Quarry offers a unique, small-town charm within a growing metropolitan region. Our walkable sidewalks connect to parks, schools, our downtown area and the Carolina Thread Trail. Residents and visitors enjoy our family-friendly activities and events such as Granite Fest, our annual signature festival. In addition to the various amenities within our community, Granite Quarry is also just a short drive from nearby attractions such as the Charlotte Motor Speedway, North Carolina Transportation Museum and minor league baseball.

In recent years, the Town has set strategic goals focused on ensuring a high quality of life and expanding opportunities. We have also adopted several plans to guide growth and community enhancements, including the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Downtown Master Plan, Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.

The Town of Granite Quarry seeks an experienced leader to serve as its next Town Manager. As the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for working with the Mayor and Council to develop consensus on a clear vision for the Town and implement policies to achieve that vision. The Manager supervises department heads and works with them to establish short and long-range goals. The individual in this role ensures accountability for staff hiring, training, performance management, and retention. The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker skilled at developing and balancing budgets and seeking innovative financing options and revenue sources to maximize the Town’s success.

Desired Attributes and Characteristics
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, community groups, other jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, private-sector entities, and the public.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to local government roles and responsibilities.
• Maintains cutting edge knowledge of local government management topics and municipal trends.
• Skilled in leadership principles and best practices related to employee motivation, communication, performance coaching and review, hiring, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to give staff autonomy to lead projects while providing guidance and support, as needed.
• Multi-tasker skilled at planning and forecasting service delivery priorities.
• Trained and experienced in cultural competence and diversity.
• Possesses a positive mindset and the ability to think outside the box.

Education & Experience
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public administration, business management, or related field and considerable supervisory experience at a management level within a public sector organization, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Graduate degree in public administration or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 (anticipated hiring range based on qualifications and experience)

Submit a letter of interest including a statement identifying major achievements and résumé to: Centralina Regional Council, Granite Quarry Manager Recruitment, admin@centralina.org. Resumes will be reviewed as they are received with the initial position closing on July 15, 2024. The selection process will include a Council interview followed by a more in-depth screening process at the Council’s discretion.

For more information, visit www.granitequarrync.gov.