Employment Opportunities

Town Administrator
The Town of Harrisburg (population 5,500), a rapidly growing community 15 miles northeast of Charlotte in Cabarrus County, seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Town Administrator to implement the policies of the elected governing body (Mayor and 7-member Council). The Town has an annual operating budget of $10.2M and a full-time staff of 65. The successful candidate will be a proactive team leader responsible for professional level tasks including: general supervision of departments, budget preparation and modification and providing the Town Council with information on the status of projects and municipal functions. The candidate must demonstrate experience in growth management, planning, municipal finance, and personnel administration. S/he must also possess: the ability to work effectively with the governing Council, staff and citizens; strong leadership and interpersonal skills; and knowledge of all phases of municipal government. The Town Council is considering a transition to a Council-Manager form of government within the next 1-2 years. This position requires a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy or other appropriate field from an accredited college or university; a minimum of five years increasingly responsible management experience as manager or assistant manager in a municipality of comparable size or larger; or equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience and demonstrated skills). Competitive benefits package is provided. Submit a strong letter of interest describing major career achievements and a résumé to: Centralina Council of Governments; Attn: Venecia Rock; P.O. Box 35008, Charlotte, NC 28235. Deadline: May 28, 2008. For more information on the Town of Harrisburg visit: www.harrisburgnc.org. EOE.