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The Senior Director isresponsible for directing the overall maintenance, repair, replacement, and related purchases for the city’s heavy equipment and vehicle fleet to ensure the availability and effectiveness of safe and well-maintained city vehicles that support the city’s essential services. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with experience upgrading a municipal fleet to meet growth-related demands. This professional has the unique opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team to take the department to the next level. The next Senior Director will lead the department's modernization, enhance customer service, and optimize the use of the City’s vehicle fleet and heavy equipment. The Senior Director of Fleet Services engages with a diverse population of staff and stakeholders utilizing a down-to-earth, impartial approach. One of the key priorities for the next Senior Director is to facilitate a smooth transition by investing significant time and energy in learning the department, organization, and community while building effective relationships with staff, city leaders and department directors, community partners, and other stakeholders. About the Organization, Department and Position: The City of Savannah operates under a Council/Manager form of government with a FY 2024 budget of $560M and over 2500 employees working across 26 departments. The city's current strategic priorities emphasize public safety, infrastructure, vibrant neighborhoods, economic strength and poverty reduction, and good government – a commitment to creating a culture focused on results for customers and ensuring the community receives exceptional public service. Savannah’s Fleet Services department provides reliable and cost-effective services that include: Preventative maintenance Major and minor repair services Tire repair/replacement Service calls Welding/fabrication Fueling Warranty recalls New vehicle preparation Vehicle disposal preparation for user departments The Fleet Services department manages and maintains a fleet of over 1,400 vehicles/equipment and is responsible for acquiring new vehicles/equipment, preparing specifications, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federally mandated regulations. The  Senior Director of Fleet Services  will oversee the department's 45 full-time employees, including five direct reports: Assistant Director of Fleet Services, Management Analyst, Accounting Technician, Vehicle Maintenance Contracts Coordinator, and Senior Administrative Assistant. This position has direct supervision over the Fleet Maintenance Manager, Vehicle Maintenance Coordinators, Radio Systems Technician I, and Inventory Coordinator. The Director is responsible for overseeing the FY 24 $8M budget for the fleet units and managing the fleet replacement fund of $15M.  The Director is familiar with utilizing data from various systems (e.g., fleet management system, fuel management system, etc.) to analyze information and create reports on departmental activities. The Director is responsible for directing and coordinating automotive and heavy equipment repair and preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment utilization and prevent operational delays.   Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related major supplemented by six (6) years of experience in fleet management or a closely related field, of which four (4) years are in a supervisory position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary and Benefits: The hiring range for the position is $108,148 - $124,370, depending on qualifications and experience.   Savannah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement options, and relocation expenses, which can be found here .   To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Senior Director, Fleet Services—City of Savannah, GA , title. All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the city’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by June 3 , 2024 , to be considered during the first round of reviews. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on June 25 - 26, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Direct all inquiries  to hiring@developmentalassociates.com.  The City of Savannah, GA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position .   To learn more about our selection process, visit https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/ , select “ Client Openings ," and scroll down to “ Important Information for Applicants .”

Zebulon’s IT Director manages contracts for operational services, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and networks, to ensure the proper maintenance, upgrades, and planned expansions. This professional is adept and experienced in ensuring compliance requirements (CJIS, ISO, PCI, PD) and collaborating with municipal departments to identify, prioritize, and address needs as part of IT governance.   Zebulon’s IT Director will prioritize:   Conducting a thorough analysis of the Town’s IT needs, resources, and opportunities, developing, updating, and executing a strategic vision aligning with Town goals and priorities, and ensuring the Town's technology best supports its current and future needs. Developing and segmenting an IT budget from the Town’s Administration budget. Establishing collaborative relationships with departments, Town leaders, and other stakeholders, creating a culture of transparent communication and trust. Evaluating the existing needs, resources (including contracts), and rules/compliance of the Town and advocating for changes to ensure sufficient enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity. Utilizing best practices in municipal IT, promote the integration of technology into daily Town operations through planning, training, and consulting, and use metrics to measure department performance against critical departmental goals objectively. This one-person department position will help alleviate responsibilities from staff accustomed to wearing many hats, a pivotal shift for the Town and its future. The IT Director will improve efficiency within the organization by streamlining hardware and software integration and introducing smart city aspects to automate and digitally transform Town services and processes. The successful IT Director is equally passionate about educating staff on the importance and value of technology integration and is skilled in gently and patiently guiding staff through changes and transitions. About the Organization and Position:   The Town of Zebulon operates under a Council/Manager form of government. Zebulon’s proposed FY 23-24 budget of $22.3M supports 89 highly-skilled staff across seven (7) departments. Zebulon is committed to enhancing the quality of life of its residents by delivering excellent, friendly services and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on ensuring that Zebulon grows smart, maintains its small-town life, and has a vibrant downtown, the town's strategic plan provides strategic priorities for the next seven years. Reporting to the Town Manager, the IT Director is responsible for improving and creating partnerships with Town departments. The IT Director will coordinate technology efforts with Wake County for Police, Fire, and Planning and oversee existing and future projects to ensure functional requirements are met and evaluate cybersecurity reviews. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree and appropriate certifications in information systems, computer science, or related fields are preferred but not required. The candidate's employment history must include well-rounded experience in IT. Preferred experience includes five or more years  of successful and progressive levels of responsibility culminating in a management position in IT, with a title equivalent to Assistant Director, Director, CIO, etc. Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) designation and local government experience are highly preferred but not required. Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $88,898—$137,827. The starting salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Zebulon offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 5% contribution to a 401k, state retirement, 12 paid holidays, and birthday time off. To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the title of Information Technology Director – Town of Zebulon, NC . Please note the following: All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above)—NOT the town’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by June 1st, 2024. The Town Manager will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluation on July 18 - 19, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Direct inquiries  to hiring@developmentalassociates.com.  Zebulon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position . To learn more about our selection process, visit  https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/ , select “Client Openings,"  and scroll down to “ Important Information for Applicants .”

The City of East Point, Georgia, a growing community southwest of Atlanta, seeks a motivational people-person to serve as its next City Manager. This experienced municipal executive will join a community that desires to be the most sought after, safe, and diverse community in Georgia, offering small city charm with big city amenities. The ideal City Manager will utilize best practices and in-depth experiences to lead the City of East Point in its commitment to be a vibrant and accessible city that is connected to endless opportunities to learn, live, work and play. The next East Point City Manager will uphold the organization’s values of transparency, engagement, achievement, and moving forward as they bring trust, vision and accountability to an organization that has endured many transitions and is currently navigating several vacancies. The City Manager is an independent thinker who effectively makes hard decisions to benefit the city. Municipal executives with impressive experience as successful managers are sought for this position. The East Point City Manager is highly effective in their efforts to set expectations and hold self and others accountable while also being a strong advocate and assertive consensus builder. About the Organization and Position:   The City of East Point operates under a Council-Manager form of government, governed by a mayor and an eight-person Council who each serve four-year terms of office. East Point city leaders are committed to providing exceptional city services that enhance the quality of life in the city. East Point’s current strategic plan supports key priorities within six focus areas: a Safe & Sustainable Community, an Innovative and High-Performing Organization, Fiscal Sustainability, Infrastructure, Economic Growth and Equity & Inclusion. The City Manager, with the support of a Deputy City Manager, leads 559 full-time and 37 part-time employees across 13 departments with direct supervision of the following departments: Police, Fire, Electric, Economic Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, Communications, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Works, Solid Waste, and Water and Sewer. The City Manager supervises and manages the City's daily operations and develops and manages the City’s budget (annual general and capital budgets). East Point’s FY 23 – 24 budget of $190.9M (General Fund Budget = $57.2M) is supported by a tax rate of $.13 per $100 of assessed tax value. About the Community: The City of East Point is in the northwestern portion of Georgia adjacent to and southwest of the City of Atlanta in Fulton County. East Point is conveniently located just five minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta international Airport, and 10 minutes from downtown Atlanta. The city, which stretches approximately 18.1 square miles, is a quaint, urban, and friendly community that offers the full amenities of a big city. With over 35,000 residents and more than 17,000 households, East Point is the fifth largest City in Fulton County and is made up of many unique and affordable historic neighborhoods. In addition, residents, businesses, and visitors alike enjoy light traffic and easy access to the MARTA bus and rail transportation system, as well as the Historic Downtown District and Camp Creek Marketplace. East Point is home to the Camp Creek Business center, South Meadow Business Park, and several Fortune 500 Companies. The City’s future is supported by the East Point Main Street Association (EPMSA) which is integral in helping develop the City's Downtown District. The district was designed to create a central gathering place of pride and heritage, while strengthening the tax base, promoting tourism, and increasing public and private investments. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 10 - 12 years of progressively responsible experience in local government, or related field, including five years as a senior executive managing more than one department. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with GA municipal management, a master's degree, and ICMA credentialing. Salary and Benefits: The hiring range for this position is $185,000 to $200,000. The starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. East Point provides a comprehensive benefits package . To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the “ City Manager – City of East Point, Georgia ,” title. Please note the following: All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the City’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by May 16, 2024. The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on June 13 - 14, 2024 . Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Direct inquiries  to hiring@developmentalassociates.com. The City of East Point, Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position . To learn more about our selection process, visit  https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/ , select “Client Openings," and scroll down to “Important Information for Applicants.”

Working effectively within the Council-Manager form of government, the successful Assistant City Manager candidates will have a track record of effectively leading competent staff, communicating a clear vision of service excellence, promoting community engagement, holding themselves and direct reports accountable, and   experience working with a diverse portfolio of departments and strategic initiatives like livable neighborhoods, economic vitality, transportation mobility, healthy environments, and safe and secure communities. The new Assistant City Managers must be effective contributors to the leadership team and be committed to the community goals desired by the Council and community as shown in the strategic plan.      The City of Winston-Salem values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Assistant City Managers, working with the City Manager, will establish an accountable environment where DEI is honored in all decisions, policies, and procedures. These leaders must be adept at leading communities through change, are sensitive to preserving the culture and history of the community and address the short and long-term needs of community members. With considerable experience facilitating plans for growth and sustainability in urban communities, the next Assistant City Managers will support the City Manager in overseeing development and redevelopment projects while bringing innovative and creative approaches to address the City's challenges, including retaining a skilled workforce, availability of affordable housing, poverty, and crime. The City Manager and Assistant City Managers uphold a standard of excellence and accountability and foster unity around the City’s mission to provide quality, affordable services that ensure community members' health, safety, and well-being while collaborating throughout the community to ensure its economic, social, and environmental vitality. About the Organization, Department and Position: Operating under a Council-Manager form of government, the City of Winston-Salem has a mayor elected at-large, and an eight-member City Council elected every four years in each of the City's eight wards. With a AAA bond rating, Winston-Salem is dedicated to being a municipal government deserving of public confidence, providing excellent and innovative services, and being an active and cooperative partner in creating a vital community. Reporting to the City Manager, the Assistant City Managers are vital members of the City Manager’s executive team. The Assistant City Managers execute strategic city priorities by engaging with various staff, elected officials, community members and groups, non-profits, and the business community. A successful Assistant City Manager candidate must have experience that illustrates a track record of innovation and accomplishment of results. The portfolio of the Assistant City Managers will be determined based on skills, interests, and abilities. Along with the other Assistant City Managers, the successful candidates will oversee a wide range of activities, multiple departments, divisions, and special projects and have a proven track record of success managing complex projects in one or more large governmental agencies, including resolving sensitive, significant, and controversial issues. The Assistant City Managers will support the City Manager in overseeing the City’s FY 23-24 budget of $607.8M ($442.80M for operations, $105.9M for new capital, and $51.5M for debt service). The budget is supported by a property tax rate of $.661 per $100 of assessed evaluation) and will assist in executing the City’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the Council’s new strategic planning process. This plan ensures that strategic objectives align with the City’s focus areas: Economic Vitality and Diversity, Livable Neighborhoods, Safe and Secure Community, Quality Transportation, Healthy Environment and Service Excellence . The next Assistant City Managers must be experts in effectively listening to stakeholders, balancing competing interests, finding effective solutions to challenges, and transforming organization culture. Effective goal setting, acting with integrity, clear communication, ability to build relationships, develop and retain staff, building a culture of collaborative innovation, and consensus-building with community members are leadership principles vital for these roles. Thus, strategic thinkers who are not merely consultative but truly collaborativewill be needed to sustain this highly valued culture. Qualifications: The successful ACM candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (a master's degree is strongly preferred) and ten years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal government management, including five years of administrative and supervisory experience at the senior or executive level or other equivalent experience and education. Salary and Benefits : The hiring range for this position is $175,000 - $220,000. Starting salary range is dependent on qualifications. The city offers a comprehensive benefits package . Winston-Salem residency is required within 12 months of appointment. To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click the " Assistant City Managers – Winston-Salem, NC” link. Please note the following: All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the City’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by May 25 , The hiring team will invite successful semi-finalists to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluations on June 27-28, 2024 . Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Interviews with the City Manager will follow at a subsequent time. Direct inquiries  to hiring@developmentalassociates.com. The City of Winston-Salem, NC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position . To learn more about our selection process, visit  https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/ , select “Client Openings," and scroll down to “Important Information for Applicants.”  

This HR Director will join an organization with a highly engaged and respected County Manager and a culture that emphasizes Public Purpose , Prioritizes its People , and Promotes High Performance . The next HR Director will transition the Burke County Human Resources Department to a centralized structure, emphasizing organizational culture change, and updating and implementing initiatives such as performance evaluation, and policy development. The ideal candidate is approachable, receptive, and demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for enhancing the department's services and values. About the Organization:   Burke County operates under the Commission-Manager form of government.  The Burke County Commissioners are a five-member board elected at large to serve four-year staggered terms.  The County is dedicated to maintaining a working environment where staff listen more than they speak. The organization is united around processing information through the ODI framework.  This decision-making framework provides a non-debatable chronological order - O rganization, D epartment, I ndividual – to ensure uniformity in how and why decisions are made in Burke County Government. The Board's strategic goals, which speak to a County positioned for excellence, are outlined within five focus areas: Community Advancement, Economic Growth & Sustainment, Public Safety & Well-Being, Fiscal Stewardship, and Employer of Choice. The County’s comprehensive services are provided by 700 dedicated employees across 28 departments and supported by a General Fund FY 23-24 budget of $108M. Burke County has the third largest concentration of state employment in North Carolina. For more information about Burke County, visit https://www.burkenc.org . About the Department and Position : The Burke County Human Resources Department is responsible for recruiting and hiring new employees, overseeing employee relations, administering employee benefits, training, classification and pay, and managing safety and risk. The HR Director oversees a budget of $1.6M and 6 direct reports. Embracing a relatively new but competent workforce, the next HR Director will work strategically and authentically to establish trust with employees and integrate a culture of trust throughout the organization. Employees desire an open-minded leader who will evaluate opportunities to expand employee benefits and offerings and demonstrate a sincere commitment to ensuring that the employees of Burke County are cared for, appreciated, and valued. Key Position Priorities: Evaluate current HR staffing, departmental organization, policies, procedures, and practices to assess what alignment and changes are needed to meet organizational needs that ensure outstanding, legally compliant HR outcomes. Support staff to be passionate about the Burke County vision, meet high-performance standards, work together in a unified fashion, and collaborate with partners to achieve strategic goals. Develop a vision and strategic priorities for the department to support its growth and sustainability further. Assess the County’s training and development needs to create initiatives that ensure effective employee development, crisis and discipline management, engagement, retention, and succession planning. Build relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond the County government organization to enhance the recruitment of a highly skilled and dedicated workforce.   Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, public administration, business administration, or a related field is required, along with ten (10) years of increasingly responsible executive-level experiences, preferably in a private or public sector human resources operation.   A master's degree is highly preferred.   HR certification (e.g., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP) or eligibility and desire to sit for certification are preferred .   Extensive knowledge of HR technology solutions, Substantial Equivalency, & OSHR regulations, personnel management: classification and compensation, employee climate versatility, personnel policy development, professional leadership development, metrics evaluation, and cross-department collaboration to solve complex human resources issues is required. Salary and Benefits : The hiring range is $105,000.00 - $125,000.00epending on experience and qualifications. View the County's comprehensive benefits package here . To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates and click on the Human Resources Director – Burke County, NC title. All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the County’s employment application portal or any other external website. Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should apply by May 16, 2024 . Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluation interviews on June 11 - 12, 2024 . Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate. Interviews with the leadership team will follow quickly at a subsequent time in person. Direct inquiries  to hiring@developmentalassociates.com .  Burke County, NC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Developmental Associates, LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position.   To learn more about our selection process, visit https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/, select "Client Openings," and scroll down to "Important Information for Applicants."