If you’re passionate about community, public service and municipal operations, we have an opportunity with the City of Perry as Assistant City Manager to help manage operations, drive initiatives, and collaborate with departments to make a real impact.

Job Summary
The Assistant City Manager supports the City Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the City and ensuring the effective implementation of policies established by the Mayor and Council. This role provides professional leadership in coordinating citywide initiatives, supporting departmental directors, and promoting efficient delivery of public services. This role assists with budget preparation, ensures compliance with laws and regulations, leads special projects, and serves in place of the City Manager when needed.
Essential Tasks. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Ensure the successful implementation of City policies, programs, and services.
• Support the City Manager, Mayor, and Council with operations, information, and special projects.
• Provide oversight and support to City departments to ensure effective operations and administration.
• Serve as liaison with state and federal agencies on grants, programs, and compliance matters.
• Oversee contracts and partnerships with key vendors and community partners.
• Represent the City in dealings with the general public and in collaborative efforts with organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, CVB, GDOT, and Houston County BOC.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
• Working knowledge of public administration, municipal management, policy analysis, and local government operations.
• Working knowledge of key principles and practices of local government finance, budget development, fiscal management, and capital improvement planning.
• Awareness and understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances governing municipal operations in Georgia.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills to support and guide departmental staff and initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with elected officials, employees, residents, and community partners.
• Ability to function effectively in a collaborative public-sector environment and support the City Manager in advancing organizational goals.
Reports to:
Position reports directly to the City Manager and serves at the pleasure of Mayor and Council.

Physical Demands
Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is generally performed in an office environment during standard business hours, though attendance at early morning/evening meetings are required with additional off-hour assignments. Work tasks involve periods of standing, sitting, and kneeling. Occasionally lifts and carry such items as records and office supplies of moderate weight of up to 20 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle controls; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preference for Master’s Degree in Public Administration or similar.
• Maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record throughout employment.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management, public administration, or a related field, including supervisory and budgetary responsibility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local government operations, public policy, finance, and organizational management.
• Experience working with elected officials, community stakeholders, and intergovernmental partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.