Charm, history, kindness, and authenticity set Charles Town apart. The City has an award-winning downtown supported by an engaging community, which makes Charles Town a great getaway destination and a thriving place to open a business. Charles Town has a long rich history dating back to its founding in 1786. The Washington family had significant land holding in the Eastern Panhandle during colonial times. Charles Washington, the youngest brother of President George Washington, donated the four corners of the George Street and Washington Street intersection to the city for public use. The Jefferson County Court House, Charles Town City Hall, Charles Town Post Office, and Charles Washington Hall were later built on the land and to this day they serve as a historic focal point for the community.

Today, the City of Charles Town is home to approximately 7,500 residents and boasts a rich history with prominent historical sites and cultural assets. Located just inside the eastern gateway of West Virginia, it’s just an hour drive to the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Because of this proximity and the availability of commuter train service, Charles Town is an attractive home for commuters in the region where the cost of living is about 30% lower than similar DC suburbs in norther Virginia and Maryland.

The City Manager is responsible to the Charles Town City Council for maintaining and operating the City in a professional manner and administration of City affairs. This position manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the City based on the ordinances and policies established by the City Council. The City Manager oversees operation of the City’s departments, including Administration, Community Development, Finance, Maintenance, Municipal Court, Parks & Recreation, and Police. All of which total to 41 full-time employees, and an annual budget of $9.2 million.

This position also works closely with community members, local school members, and is highly visible at community events.

For more information about this position, please reach out to Bret Bauer, GPS Partner at
bbauer@governmentpros.com or (316) 207-0688.