Application Deadline: Thursday, May 28, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST.

To Apply: To view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page, www.charlottesville.gov/jobs, and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.

The Assistant City Manager is an executive staff management position and a member of the City Manager’s Cabinet. Assists the City Manager in a variety of assignments relating to organizational goals and objectives, strategic planning and priorities, capital improvement planning, city wide initiatives, special projects, operational efficiencies, fiscal affairs, and administrative operations. Assignments may include the oversight of specific departments and responsibility for executing certain community engagement initiatives. The Assistant responds to inquiries from the City Council and the public and oversees and participates in the planning and administration of major projects and programs.

This position works collaboratively with Deputy and Assistant City Managers, Department Directors, Assistant/Deputy Directors, and other senior leadership within the organization to support the City Manager. This is accomplished by serving as a trusted advisor and analyst to the City Manager, overseeing internal and external commitments, ensuring priorities are strategically managed and results measured, and service delivery meets and aligns with established organizational performance standards. The City Manager has direct supervision of the City's departments; however, the Assistant City Manager will have oversight of a specific portfolio of City departments and/or offices, the City's community engagement initiatives, responding to inquiries from the City Council and the public, and overseeing and participating in the planning and administration of major projects and programs.

The Assistant City Manager must demonstrate transparency, accountability, and trust-building in supporting the City Manager’s vision while ensuring staff feel equipped and empowered to deliver. The Assistant City Manager will be an openly disciplined, empathetic, strategic advocate, and empowering leader who models the organizational excellence performance standard. Reports to the City Manager.

Portfolio assignments are determined by the City Manager and may change based on organizational needs. Current areas of oversight for this Assistant City Manager position will include:
• Information Technology
• Parks and Recreation
• Public Works
• Utilities

The preferred hiring amount for this position is not to exceed $205,000.00 annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. As a Department Head this position is also eligible for the following benefits:
• Vacation leave accrual rate of 4.62 hours per bi-weekly pay period, increasing with years of service
• Up to 80 hours of discretionary administrative leave per calendar year
• Choice of retirement plan:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan (5% employee contribution)
• Defined Contribution 401(a) Plan (19.50% City contribution for executive-level positions)
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees