City of Bristol, TN
Bristol, TN, USA
Nov 29, 2022
Full Time
Whether someone has lived in Bristol all their life, they’re just visiting for the weekend, or they’re joining the community to begin their next chapter, the City’s warmth and charm are undeniable; Bristol is home. The town of roughly 27,150 residents spread across 32.7 square miles of Sullivan County — and lies along the Tennessee/Virginia state line — prides itself on southern hospitality. It’s steeped in reverence toward its history and traditions but comes alive with endless options for shopping, culinary experiences, and entertainment any night of the week. With an abundance of first-class amenities at a cost of living more than 20% below the national average, Bristol is ready for residents and visitors alike to enjoy both the finer things and the simple pleasures in life at their own pace.
The City of Bristol is seeking a skilled and engaging servant leader with the knowledge and experience to guide the organization into the future. Candidates should be relationship builders and strong communicators with a firm grasp of economic development, budgeting, and financial management. Experience with a growing community will be particularly valuable, and the right fit will understand how to work collaboratively with elected leaders, staff, and stakeholders throughout the community to set ambitious goals and achieve them. Candidates should be well-rounded in all other aspects of local government management in a full-service City including water, sewer, finance, parks and recreation, public safety, etc.
This position requires a master’s degree in public or business administration as well as six to nine years of public management and progressive experience, preferably within local government. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered. The ICMA Credentialed Manager certification (ICMA-CM) is preferred but not required. Please note that the successful candidate will need to establish residency within the Bristol, TN City limits.
The City of Bristol is offering a salary range of $130,660 to $209,056 for this position, depending on experience and qualifications.
Please apply online
For more information on this position, contact:
Kurt Hodgen, Senior Vice President
KurtHodgen@GovernmentResource.com
540-820-0531