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City Administrator, City of Pickens

Job Category
Administration
Employee Status
Full Time
Job Duties

Supervising the city’s 49 full-time staff, as well as part-time staff and individuals who provide services to the city as independent contractors. Overseeing the city’s departments, projects, and contracts. Preparing the City Council’s meeting agendas, participating in all City Council meetings, and drafting/implementing the City Council’s resolutions, ordinances, and policies.

Pickens is a full-service city with a police department, fire department, and a recreation department. The public works department is responsible for water distribution, sewer collection, and grounds maintenance. The city also has a municipal court. The total city budget is $7.98 million. General fund operations comprise $3.64 million of the total budget, with the water/wastewater treatment enterprise fund totaling $3.76 million. Several special revenue funds make up the remainder.

Ensure support to the Planning Commission, including participating in all Planning Commission meetings, drafting amendments to the zoning ordinance, and reviewing annexation petitions and site plans to ensure compliance with zoning regulations. Preparing the city’s budget and capital improvements plan, executing the budget upon adoption, monitoring the financial condition of the city.

Qualifications

A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible local government experience is required. Supervisory experience is highly desired. The City Council is willing to consider any combination of skills, education, and experience that demonstrate an ability to perform the position’s duties. A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field is required. A master’s degree is preferred.

Residency within the City of Pickens is preferred but not required.

Pay Info
The City Council anticipates entering into an employment contract with the successful candidate, with a
hiring range of $85,000 to $115,000, depending on education, experience, and qualifications.
How to Apply

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, list of 3 to 5 professional references, and completed and signed City of Pickens employment application via mail or email to:

Mr. Trey Eubanks
Interim City Administrator
City of Pickens
219 Pendleton Street, PO Box 217
Pickens, SC 29671

Email: teubanks@scacog.org

Deadline
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Pickens is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions with the City of Pickens are based on business needs, job requirements and individual
qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state or federal law.