Hinesville, Georgia - a dynamic, welcoming community and vibrant seat of Liberty County, nestled just 40 miles southwest of historic Savannah and bordered by Fort Stewart, one of the U.S. Army’s largest installations is home to 35,000+ residents is seeking a City Manager. Hinesville features rich diversity, about 48.5% Black or African American, 33% White, and growing Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial communities with a median household income that stands at ~$59,200. They key local industries include retail, healthcare, public administration, education, transportation, and tourism. Liberty County School District serves over 10,100 students across multiple cities including Hinesville. Prominent public high schools include Bradwell Institute (approx. 1,600 students, strong athletics and JROTC) & Liberty County High School (1,160+ enrolled). Nearby higher-education options include Georgia Southern University’s Liberty Campus in downtown Hinesville, offering associate- and bachelor-degree programs. Savannah Technical College’s Liberty Campus also serves local students with technical and vocational training. Historic Downtown Hinesville features shops, a popular German restaurant, boutique retail, and a vibrant Thursday Farmers Market with live music and local fare. The Hinesville Area Arts Council Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions and art classes for all ages. The Third Infantry Division Museum at nearby Fort Stewart offers military history exhibits, including tanks and aviation displays, open to the public. The city provides full water, sewer, and sanitation services as enterprise operations, alongside public safety, streets maintenance, parks & recreation, and more—ensuring efficient, citizen-focused service delivery. Ongoing capital planning reflects strong fiscal stewardship and high net assets support infrastructure investment. With a median housing value around $174,300, Hinesville offers affordable living and a homeownership rate of ~46%, complemented by a tight knit, growing community. Hinesville believes in strategic growth with stable finances, strong civic infrastructure, and a collaborative public administration environment.

The City Manager is responsible for the overall management of the city government, including personnel, budgets, purchasing, grants, and maintenance of the City of Hinesville. The position assists the Mayor and City Council in seeing that the city’s government operates according to state law and city ordinances. Successful performance in this position facilitates the work of all city departments, assures that grant monies are obtained and used properly, assures that city services are delivered and that city records are properly retained, and enhances the image of the city. This position has direct supervision over Assistant City Manager, City Clerk, Fire Chief, Director of Inspections, Chief Financial Officer, Police Chief, Executive Assistant, Human Resources Director, IT Director, Communications Director, Community Development Director, Court Administrator, Transit Director and contracted Public Works. The City of Hinesville seeks an experienced and ethical City Manager who is a dedicated leader and can quickly gain the confidence of the community. The City Manager must possess the ability to build community trust through the development of partnerships with various stakeholders and other government entities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to embrace change and focus on continuous improvement while guiding the community through challenges. The successful candidate will be expected to articulate a vision of excellence, establish credibility and consistency in delivery of services, motivate others to embrace important cultural diversity, as well as provide creative problem solving and be an excellent communicator in response to unique opportunities in Hinesville.

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Candidate Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required in public administration, public finance, business administration/management, planning, related degree from an accredited university, master’s degree highly preferred.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of executive level management experience in local governments of similar size and complexity to Hinesville is expected. Previous experience as a City/County Manager/Administrator or Assistant is desirable.
• Evidence of continued professional development such as ICMA Credentialed Manager designation is a positive indicator of the profession and will be noted during the candidate vetting process.
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver’s license or have the ability to obtain upon selection.

Compensation & Benefits:
The City of Hinesville is offering an expected salary range of $189,000 - $209,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a competitive Executive Benefit package which includes comprehensive healthcare for single and dependent coverage, a generous leave program, and professional development opportunities. Retirement plan options are available for either a defined contribution 401(a) plan or a defined benefit pension. Relocation expense reimbursement negotiable.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit by email a cover letter, resume, a list of at least five job related references (name, email and phone numbers), as well as salary history no later than close of business on September 8, 2025; to Lisa Ward, Senior Associate at lisaward912@gmail.com. Contact Lisa Ward at 706-983-9326 or Alan Reddish at 706-614-4961.