Assistant City Manager

Assistant City Manager

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

City Hall, Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

09358

Department

CITY MANAGER

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Function

This executive leadership position provides strategic oversight and organizational direction to support the achievement of the Citys goals and objectives. Serves as a key advisor to executive leadership and collaborates with department directors and stakeholders to ensure alignment across assigned functional areas. Responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic initiatives, fostering organizational effectiveness, promoting collaboration, and leading change management efforts. The position requires exceptional leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to make complex decisions while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners. Work is performed with a high degree of independence under limited supervision and requires excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to effectively lead in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Attendance at meetings outside of normal business hours may be required.

Typical Task:

• Provides leadership and strategic direction to all City employees
• Represents City Manager/City of Hampton interests at meetings, on boards and committees, etc.
• Acts as a chief advisor to the City Manager and a liaison between the City Manager and one of the Citys departmental business teams: Quality Government & Leisure Services; Public Safety & Youth, Education and Family Services; Infrastructure & Economic Vitality, and Neighborhoods.
• Empowers all levels of staff to be proactive and participatory
• Promotes, encourages, and leads collaboratively in seeking new ways to share resources, best practices, and ideas to optimize service delivery organization-wide
• Works to resolve interdepartmental issues as necessary
• Responds to inquiries from City Council, employees, and the general public
• Creates effective links and relationships with the media, community groups, and various constituencies
• Serves as a hearing officer for employee grievances
• Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and programs
• Manages special projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. A Masters degree in a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of executive-level management and supervisory experience as an assistant city or county manager or administrator, or as a department director.
• Requires a proven track record in setting and achieving strategic goals; demonstrating leadership in support of organizational mission and values; working collaboratively with diverse customers to deliver effective solutions with a keen commitment to excellent customer service.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to the position before an offer of employment or promotion.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a satisfactory driving record according to the City of Hampton criteria.

Additional Requirements:

• Requires the ability to function as a team member and must be adaptable to perform effectively under moderate to high levels of stress.
• Requires the ability to embrace change and function as a lead agent of change within the organization.
• Requires strong oral, written, and personal communications skills and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
• Requires the ability to manage with confidence and courage and to make decisions which reflect organizational mission and values, even in the face of adversity, while being respectful of others.
• Requires attendance at a variety of meetings generally held after normal business hours.
• The incumbent must physically reside within the city limits of Hampton no later than twelve (12) months after placement in the position. This is an exempt position.
• The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during city emergencies, or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:

• Sentara Health Medical Insurance
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
• Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
• Other forms of leave include:
• Maternity Leave
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Care for Sick Parent Leave
• Birthday Leave
• Personal day (available every quarter)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• New Years Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

• Presidents Day

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Day

• Employees birthday

• A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.

• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.

• Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.

• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

Savings bonds are available to the Citys workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers Compensation where appropriate.

01

I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

02

I have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Masters Degree in Political Science, Government, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the options below best describes your knowledge of financial and budget management and the principles and practices of public administration, leadership and supervision?

• No knowledge
• Basic knowledge
• Moderate knowledge
• Extensive knowledge

04

I have a minimum of eight (8) years of executive-level management and supervisory experience as an assistant city or county manager or administrator, or as a department director. Please ensure your application reflects where you gained this specific work experience.

• Yes
• No

05

This position may require that you possess a valid drivers license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hamptons criteria. Failure to provide your drivers license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your drivers license number by entering it below:

06

I understand a criminal background check is required prior to any official offer of employment or promotion.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that if selected for this position, I must physically reside within the city limits of Hampton no later than twelve (12) months after placement in the position.

• Yes
• No

08

I understand I must submit a cover letter and a resume with my on-line application in order to be considered for this position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hampton

Address 22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

Phone (757) 727-6407

Website http://www.hampton.gov/hr