ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER - $2000 SIGNING BONUS presso Town of Mooresville, NC

Position Duties

About the Town of Mooresville 

As one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities, the Town of Mooresville combines innovation, teamwork, and community pride to deliver exceptional public service. Mooresville is a thriving, connected community dedicated to providing outstanding services that foster inclusivity and vibrancy for all. Guided by our PAC-IQ values (People, Agility, Communication, Innovation, and Quality), we empower employees to collaborate, think ahead, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Work alongside a team committed to innovation and collaboration, creating positive change for the community!

Why Join the Town of Mooresville
 We value our employees and invest in their success with a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits are among the most competitive in the region and include:

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with A discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

About the Role

The Assistant Town Manager plays a critical leadership role in the strategic and operational direction of the Town of Mooresville. This position directs and coordinates the administration of Town government in accordance with policies determined by the Town Board and Town Manager. The Assistant Town Manager is responsible for measurable, cost-effective results related to the efficiency, productivity, and quality of activities performed within assigned departments and functions.

This role requires an experienced, forward-thinking public administrator who can balance daily operational oversight with long-term strategic goals, supporting innovation and collaboration across departments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide leadership, management, and supervision of activities for assigned departments.

• Serve as a key member of the Town’s Senior Leadership Team, collaborating with the Town Manager, other Assistant Town Managers, and department executives.

• Direct the preparation of and monitor departmental and town-wide budgets.

• Anticipate organizational needs and guide department leadership toward solutions that align with Town priorities.

• Promote collaboration, innovation, and cross-departmental communication.

• Stay informed on leading practices in public administration and organizational development.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

• Lead productivity improvement efforts through technology and process optimization.

• Maintain and update the Town’s Strategic Plan in coordination with leadership.

• Represent the Town in meetings, conferences, and events at local, regional, and state levels.

• Assist in developing agenda materials, presentations, and reports for the Town Board and Town Manager.

• Oversee and manage special projects as assigned.

• Perform related duties as required.

Other Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of executive-level public management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience managing one or more of the assigned departments preferred.