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Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, GA
Inviting new applications for TWO local government executive team leaders:
• Assistant Manager - Community Services (Transit, Leisure Services, Airport, Solid Waste, etc.)
• Assistant Manager - Internal Services (Human Resources, IT, Central Services, etc.)
First review of qualified applications 30 days after posting opens - July 30, 2026
The posting will remain open until both positions are filled.
REPORTS TO: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Manager
PAY GRADE: Not Classified; Salary Range: $180,300 - $279,447
Anticipated Hiring Range: $180,300 - $198,329
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Manager with administrative, managerial, and day-to-day operational duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating/reviewing/evaluating/clarifying policies/procedures/organizational issues and related topics; performing strategic planning/forecasting activities; assisting with operating/capital budget preparation/monitoring/execution; preparing reports on various issues as assigned; coordinating projects with department directors/elected or appointed officials/staff; attending meetings and making public presentation as necessary; representing the manager's office on various committees/task forces; resolving problems of routine nature and emergency/unplanned events; and other duties generally associated with oversight of government activities and functions, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with regular evening and weekend hours and events. Some overnight travel may be required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience managing operations and projects similar to those typically associated with local government functions and responsibilities required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Local government management experience and five years local government supervisory experience in a jurisdiction of similar size and complexity as Athens-Clarke County required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Final candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors including the following duties: determining priority of projects; providing leadership and guidance; maintaining discipline; making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations /decisions; reviewing work products; and completing performance evaluations.
• As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided.
• Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs by developing and reviewing on-going special programs and making decisions concerning implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors.
• Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager.
• Represents the Unified Government on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the Mayor and Commission as required.
• Assists in the development of Request for Proposals and in the selection of professional services.
• Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members.
• Reviews draft Mayor & Commission Agenda Reports according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties as required.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 30, 2026
To review the entire job description and apply to be considered for either position, visit out website at www.accgov.com/jobs
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$180,300
$198,329
Job Function
Assistant/Deputy Chief Administrator
Position Type
Full Time
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Address
375 Satula Ave
Athens, GA 30601-1731
United States
Population
127,320
Website
http://www.athensclarkecounty.com
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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ASSISTANT MANAGER
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government, GA
Inviting new applications for TWO local government executive team leaders:
• Assistant Manager - Community Services (Transit, Leisure Services, Airport, Solid Waste, etc.)
• Assistant Manager - Internal Services (Human Resources, IT, Central Services, etc.)
First review of qualified applications 30 days after posting opens - July 30, 2026
The posting will remain open until both positions are filled.
REPORTS TO: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Manager
PAY GRADE: Not Classified; Salary Range: $180,300 - $279,447
Anticipated Hiring Range: $180,300 - $198,329
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Manager with administrative, managerial, and day-to-day operational duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating/reviewing/evaluating/clarifying policies/procedures/organizational issues and related topics; performing strategic planning/forecasting activities; assisting with operating/capital budget preparation/monitoring/execution; preparing reports on various issues as assigned; coordinating projects with department directors/elected or appointed officials/staff; attending meetings and making public presentation as necessary; representing the manager's office on various committees/task forces; resolving problems of routine nature and emergency/unplanned events; and other duties generally associated with oversight of government activities and functions, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with regular evening and weekend hours and events. Some overnight travel may be required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience managing operations and projects similar to those typically associated with local government functions and responsibilities required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Local government management experience and five years local government supervisory experience in a jurisdiction of similar size and complexity as Athens-Clarke County required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Final candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors including the following duties: determining priority of projects; providing leadership and guidance; maintaining discipline; making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations /decisions; reviewing work products; and completing performance evaluations.
• As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided.
• Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs by developing and reviewing on-going special programs and making decisions concerning implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors.
• Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager.
• Represents the Unified Government on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the Mayor and Commission as required.
• Assists in the development of Request for Proposals and in the selection of professional services.
• Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members.
• Reviews draft Mayor & Commission Agenda Reports according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties as required.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 30, 2026
To review the entire job description and apply to be considered for either position, visit out website at www.accgov.com/jobs
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$180,300
$198,329
Job Function
Assistant/Deputy Chief Administrator
Position Type
Full Time
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government
Address
375 Satula Ave
Athens, GA 30601-1731
United States
Population
127,320
Website
http://www.athensclarkecounty.com
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Inviting new applications for TWO local government executive team leaders:
• Assistant Manager - Community Services (Transit, Leisure Services, Airport, Solid Waste, etc.)
• Assistant Manager - Internal Services (Human Resources, IT, Central Services, etc.)
First review of qualified applications 30 days after posting opens - July 30, 2026
The posting will remain open until both positions are filled.
REPORTS TO: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Manager
PAY GRADE: Not Classified; Salary Range: $180,300 - $279,447
Anticipated Hiring Range: $180,300 - $198,329
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Manager with administrative, managerial, and day-to-day operational duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating/reviewing/evaluating/clarifying policies/procedures/organizational issues and related topics; performing strategic planning/forecasting activities; assisting with operating/capital budget preparation/monitoring/execution; preparing reports on various issues as assigned; coordinating projects with department directors/elected or appointed officials/staff; attending meetings and making public presentation as necessary; representing the manager's office on various committees/task forces; resolving problems of routine nature and emergency/unplanned events; and other duties generally associated with oversight of government activities and functions, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with regular evening and weekend hours and events. Some overnight travel may be required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience managing operations and projects similar to those typically associated with local government functions and responsibilities required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Local government management experience and five years local government supervisory experience in a jurisdiction of similar size and complexity as Athens-Clarke County required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Final candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors including the following duties: determining priority of projects; providing leadership and guidance; maintaining discipline; making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations /decisions; reviewing work products; and completing performance evaluations.
• As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided.
• Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs by developing and reviewing on-going special programs and making decisions concerning implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors.
• Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager.
• Represents the Unified Government on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the Mayor and Commission as required.
• Assists in the development of Request for Proposals and in the selection of professional services.
• Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members.
• Reviews draft Mayor & Commission Agenda Reports according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties as required.
Inviting new applications for TWO local government executive team leaders:
• Assistant Manager - Community Services (Transit, Leisure Services, Airport, Solid Waste, etc.)
• Assistant Manager - Internal Services (Human Resources, IT, Central Services, etc.)
First review of qualified applications 30 days after posting opens - July 30, 2026
The posting will remain open until both positions are filled.
REPORTS TO: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Manager
PAY GRADE: Not Classified; Salary Range: $180,300 - $279,447
Anticipated Hiring Range: $180,300 - $198,329
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to assist the Manager with administrative, managerial, and day-to-day operational duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating/reviewing/evaluating/clarifying policies/procedures/organizational issues and related topics; performing strategic planning/forecasting activities; assisting with operating/capital budget preparation/monitoring/execution; preparing reports on various issues as assigned; coordinating projects with department directors/elected or appointed officials/staff; attending meetings and making public presentation as necessary; representing the manager's office on various committees/task forces; resolving problems of routine nature and emergency/unplanned events; and other duties generally associated with oversight of government activities and functions, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with regular evening and weekend hours and events. Some overnight travel may be required.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of five years of experience managing operations and projects similar to those typically associated with local government functions and responsibilities required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Local government management experience and five years local government supervisory experience in a jurisdiction of similar size and complexity as Athens-Clarke County required.
Valid Driver's License required.
Master's Degree preferred.
Final candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment process that includes a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities:
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors including the following duties: determining priority of projects; providing leadership and guidance; maintaining discipline; making hiring, pay, and termination recommendations /decisions; reviewing work products; and completing performance evaluations.
• As directed by the Manager, reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness, aids in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures to ensure that the government operates in an effective and efficient manner.
• Oversees the daily and long-term activities of the overall organization of the assigned departments which includes: planning strategies, goals and objectives; planning, developing, reviewing, and revising operating procedures; and, making recommendations to the Manager concerning the allocation of resources and sufficiency of services provided.
• Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs by developing and reviewing on-going special programs and making decisions concerning implementation of new ideas and concepts.
• Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination among departments; coordinates the development of reports, studies, grant proposals, and ordinances, as requested by the Manager, to address concerns identified by the general public, elected officials, or management.
• Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies and in the development of goals and objectives for departments and programs; assists with the development of policies and programs to assure that the goals and objectives defined by elected officials are met in an effective manner.
• Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors.
• Reviews departmental budget requests/ reports/studies and recommends action to the Manager.
• Represents the Unified Government on committees/task forces and attends meetings of the Mayor and Commission as required.
• Assists in the development of Request for Proposals and in the selection of professional services.
• Assists in the development of recruitment documents/efforts for Department Directors and other management team members.
• Reviews draft Mayor & Commission Agenda Reports according to preparation guidelines to ensure completeness.
• Performs other duties as required.
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