Town Manager

The Town of Blowing Rock, NC, a picturesque resort and tourism community nestled in the High Country of Western North Carolina along the Blue Ridge Parkway, is seeking an experienced and visionary Town Manager. Blowing Rock has a year‑round population of approximately 1,397 residents, which expands to over 8,000 seasonal residents and visitors, making it a vibrant and dynamic community.

The Town Manager serves as the chief administrative officer and is responsible for leading a dedicated team, planning and coordinating municipal operations, supervising personnel, fostering a positive organizational culture, developing and managing municipal budgets, and analyzing issues to make sound policy recommendations to the Town Council.

• Leading a dedicated team of employees with a strong emphasis on customer service.
• Effectively planning and coordinating municipal operations.
• Supervising personnel and fostering a positive organizational culture.
• Developing and managing municipal budgets.
• Analyzing issues and making sound policy recommendations to the Town Council.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Master of Public Administration (MPA) and ICMA‑CM certification.
• Demonstrated experience in municipal government, including five or more years as municipal manager with strong budgeting, personnel supervision, and policy development skills.
• Ability to lead a talented professional staff with a strong commitment to customer service and record‑stable leadership.

• A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• The Town Manager will be expected to establish residency within either the Blowing Rock school district or the Blowing Rock fire district within a reasonable period.