What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant City Manager position at City of Fayetteville, NC?
The City of Fayetteville, NC, (pop. 208,675)seeks two highly skilled local government leaders for Assistant City Manager (ACM) positions. The two positions currently oversee Construction Management, Parks & Recreation and Public Services as part of the Operations Portfolio, and Economic & Community Development, Development Services, Fayetteville Regional Airport and Transit as part of the Community Investment Portfolio. It is the intent to have portfolio assignments made based on the skills and talents of the selected candidates.
This is an opportunity to bring your passion and energy to cultivate constructive collaboration among departments within each group to facilitate collaboration across the organization. We are looking for problem-solvers, advocates, and consensus builders who will enable their respective teams to focus on the mission. Alongside the other two Assistant City Managers and other senior administrative staff, these positions are part of a talented executive team that supports the City Manager in implementing the city’s strategic priorities.
Fayetteville, NC, is one of the most family-friendly, patriotic, and diverse communities in America. As the home to Fort Bragg, the Army’s headquarters for Airborne and Special Operations, Pope Airfield and the Army Special Forces Command, Fayetteville proudly serves the 57,000 military, 11,000 civilian employees, and 23,000 family members, making it one of the largest military installations in the world.
Fayetteville has an FY 2026 approved operating budget of over $315.2 million, a capital improvement plan of $94.1 million, and approximately 1,735 full-time (FTE) positions.
The successful candidates for each role will demonstrate political astuteness, innovation, and the ability to effectively lead subject-matter experts. They will be clear and effective communicators with a commitment to working cooperatively with their fellow ACMs in support of the City Manager. The City is continually challenging itself to break through convention while building forward for the future, and these positions are key contributors to this goal.
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, planning, or other related areas. Ten years of progressively responsible experience, of which three years must include senior management/senior administrative local government experience. Master’s degree preferred. Below are specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the Assistant City Manager roles for the City of Fayetteville. The two roles are currently assigned to the operations portfolio and the community investment portfolio. It is the desire of the City Manager to assign portfolios based upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the selected candidates.
Operations Portfolio
- A strong understanding of Engineering, Public Works, Project Management, and vertical construction management. Additionally, the successful candidate should have a broad understanding of grant management, interlocal government agreements and municipal operations. The ability to seek solutions that provide more effective access to information and services and improve process efficiencies through technology. This position will demonstrate the ability to embrace balanced innovation with an understanding of established practices.
- Specification qualifications for this position include preferred skills in engineering and/or project management. A Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional designation is highly preferred.
Community Investment
- A strong understanding of general government relations with specific emphasis on military operations as an economic driver in the community, and long-range planning of the city’s neighborhoods and land management needs. This role will be expected to assess the current organization and resources of the operations in this portfolio to address service gaps and rally departments around a unifying vision.
- Preferred experience with Federal Housing programs through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Experience with community revitalization and redevelopment is preferred.
The anticipated hiring salary range for the position is $136,553 - $213,022 DOQ/E with an excellent benefit package. If needed, a relocation allowance is negotiable. The application deadline is September 11, 2026. Candidates can apply online with a resume and cover letter. For more information, contact Sarah McKee, Senior Consultant, MGT at 847-380-3240 ext. 120.
The City of Fayetteville is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to their success. No applicant or employee shall be deprived of employment opportunities because of such individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, natural hair, hairstyle, or genetic information.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2026
Health and Dental Insurance:
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible
employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
The City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid Leave
Vacation Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick Leave:
Regular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
Holidays:
The City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
Bereavement:
Regular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
Retirement:
The City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation Plans:
To further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible
employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental Benefits:
Realizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
- > Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
- > Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- > Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Death Benefit:
The first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction for Benefits / Direct Deposit:
City employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance Program:
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
Salary : $136,553 - $213,022