City Manager -- Manassas, VA

The vibrant City of Manassas (2022 pop. 42,642), nestled in northern Virginia, captivates with its fusion of rich history and contemporary vibrancy. Beyond its historical allure, the City pulses with creativity, attracting a diverse community of entrepreneurs reshaping its very essence. Choosing Manassas means embracing a vibrant urban life with a small-town community spirit. Families find top-tier schools while professionals enjoy trendy living in the heart of historic downtown. Accessibility, healthcare, and civic engagement round out the perks of residing here.

The City Manager oversees daily operations, executes policies, and manages municipal departments to ensure efficient delivery to residents. This role is crucial for city governance, involving tasks like providing essential data to shape policies, ensuring smooth coordination among city departments, conducting research to improve operations, managing personnel matters, overseeing budgets, representing the City in committees, and actively participating in Council meetings to discuss key matters.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree in public administration, business administration, or in a field closely related to significant city operations; and seven years of responsible management experience in municipal or city government, including a minimum of five years’ experience as head of a major organizational unit of government. ICMA-CM designation preferred.

The salary range is $210,700 - $273,000. The City of Manassas offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage and retirement through VRS as well as employee assistance program (EAP) benefits. Supplemental vision coverage is available. Annual and sick leave combined with 13 paid holidays, as well as 80 hours’ discretionary leave credited at the beginning of each fiscal year, contribute to the City’s value of work/life balance. This position is also eligible for a deferred compensation plan, monthly car allowance, and phone stipend. Pursuant to Manassas City Code, the City Manager must reside within the City. Relocation is negotiable.

Qualified candidates please submit your cover letter and resume online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4340059/city-manager-manassas-virginia

This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 7, 2024. For more Information, please contact Anne Lewis at Anne.Lewis@Bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214. 

For more information about Manassas, Virginia, please see their website at manassasva.gov.

The City of Manassas, Virginia, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.