Join Our Team as Assistant to the City Manager
Are you a motivated, civic-minded professional with a passion for public service? The City Manager’s Office is seeking an Assistant to the City Manager – a key team member who will work at the heart of local government, supporting initiatives that directly impact our community. In this role, you’ll coordinate a range of special projects, support leadership, and collaborate with departments and community stakeholders.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us
Join our mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and making a lasting difference in the community. We offer opportunities for professional growth in municipal operations and public administration and the chance to be part of meaningful projects that shape the future of our City.

What You’ll Do
Advance City Initiatives: Coordinate and support special projects that advance city initiatives, including business outreach, renewal of City certifications and designations, and pursuit of grants.
Serve Residents: Respond to resident inquiries and help improve city services through data-driven solutions. Find best practices for proposed programs and services and conduct impact analysis.
Enhance Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison to City committees. Communicate and coordinate with departments, agencies, and community partners.
Support City Leadership: Research and prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for City leadership and public meetings. Assist City leaders with administrative issues and operational needs.

Skills You’ll Need
• Knowledge of local government and public service operations
• Strong written, verbal, and public speaking skills
• Research and data analysis for informed decision-making
• Project and time management across multiple priorities
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Professionalism and discretion with sensitive information
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and urgent issues

What You Bring/Your Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Economic Development, Business, or other related field from an accredited college/university.
• Held a position or one (1) internship or fellowship in local government.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in Public Administration, Political Science, Business, or other related field.
• Completion of an International City County Management Association Fellowship, two (2) internships in local government or one (1) year of experience in local government.
• Membership in the Georgia City County Management Association.
• Membership in the International City County Management Association.

A resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position.

Competitive salary and benefits package
The City of Johns Creek offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about delivering exceptional support and possess the required qualifications.
Explore outstanding healthcare options and exceptional retirement benefits with the City of Johns Creek! Our comprehensive package includes a generous 12% contribution of your base pay to the 401(a) plan and a $1 for $1 match up to 5% in the 457(b) retirement plans, potentially totaling up to 22%! Access financial adviser services at no extra cost. Revel in a competitive salary package crafted to align with the unique responsibilities and benefits of the Assistant to the City Manager.
We offer competitive wages starting from $72,126 to $79,504 annually. This position is exempt.

About Us
The City of Johns Creek is a vibrant jewel nestled in the thriving northeast suburbs of Metro Atlanta. As the 10th largest city in Georgia, we take pride in our community of 82,000 residents and 284 dedicated employees who contribute to its growth and well-being. Established in December of 2006, Johns Creek has emerged as a beacon of safety in Georgia, consistently earning high marks on safewise.com's rankings. We are committed to upholding this reputation as we move forward. Johns Creek was ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report, #1 Best Atlanta Suburb in 2024 by livability.com, and the #1 place to raise a family in Georgia by Niche.com. We aim to pioneer health, wellness, and innovation, continually drawing residents and businesses from all corners to call Johns Creek their home.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Johns Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other class or status protected by law.
IMPORTANT: By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize the City of Johns Creek to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in this application from all previous employers, references, and educational institutions. You also release the City of Johns Creek and its representatives from liability for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions and all other persons or organizations for providing such information. You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of this application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed, whenever it may be discovered.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information via this online portal. In fairness to other potential candidates for this position, unsolicited letters, emails, telephone calls, or in-person submissions will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as received. The City reserves the right to close the position before the posted date if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.