Assistant Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE This appointed position assists the Unified Government Manager with administrative, managerial, and day-to-day operational duties. Responsibilities include evaluating policies, performing strategic planning, assisting with budget preparation and execution, coordinating multi-departmental projects, and representing the manager's office. The role requires strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage complex, interrelated organizational functions while maintaining excellent public relations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervises an assigned group of Department Directors, including setting priorities, providing leadership, maintaining discipline, making hiring and termination recommendations, and completing performance evaluations - Reviews departmental and governmental procedures for effectiveness and aids in developing operating policies - Oversees daily and long-term activities of assigned departments, including planning strategies, goals, and objectives - Plans, develops, implements, and directs major projects and programs - Serves as Project Manager for multi-departmental projects to ensure effective coordination - Assists with the development and implementation of operating and budgetary policies - Prepares and monitors annual operating and capital budgets in coordination with Department Directors - Represents the Unified Government on committees and task forces, and attends Mayor and Commission meetings - Assists in developing Request for Proposals and selecting professional services - Assists in developing recruitment documents for Department Directors and management team members - Reviews draft Mayor and Commission Agenda Reports to ensure completeness MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree in Public/Business Administration or a related field - Minimum of five years of experience managing operations and projects similar to local government functions - Local government management experience and five years of local government supervisory experience in a jurisdiction of similar size and complexity as Athens-Clarke County - Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid Driver's License required - Master's Degree preferred - Must successfully pass a pre-employment process including a thorough background investigation of employment, educational history, driving history, criminal history, and credit history - Physical ability to perform sedentary work, including operating office equipment and exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally SELECTION PROCESS Final candidates must successfully pass a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation covering employment, educational, driving, criminal, and credit history. HOW TO APPLY Submit a completed online application at www.accgov.com/jobs. Do not send resumes in lieu of a completed application. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Job Type: Appointed - Job Number: 2026-7010 - Department: Manager - Division: Admin - Employer: Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County - Location: Manager's Office - 301 College Ave. Suites 301 & 303, Athens, GA 30601 - Opening Date: 06/30/2026 - FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative - Safety Sensitive: No