"The City of Wrens is seeking a leader who values small-town relationships, responsible growth, fiscal stewardship, and community engagement. If you are ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply."
The Council of the City of Wrens seeks applicants for the Wrens City Manager.
The City Manager directs and coordinates administration of city government in accordance with policies and procedures established by Council, which consists of the Mayor and five Council Members. Regularly scheduled council meetings and work sessions are monthly. The current Wrens resident population is 2,300, the General Fund of the City is approximately $2.2 million, and the Utility Fund(s) is approximately $1.5 million.
The City Manager appoints department heads and staff, oversees preparation of the annual budget, coordinates Council committee meetings, implements codes, ordinances, and policies, and oversees city government activities, which include streets, sanitation, water treatment and distribution, sewer collection and treatment, natural gas, accounting and financial reporting, economic development activities, planning and zoning, building and related permits, licensing, community planning, purchasing, grant management, and related tasks.
Candidate qualifications include a bachelor's degree in public administration, finance, business administration/management, planning, human resources or related degree from an accredited university, and a minimum of four years department director/management experience with local governments or sufficient job experience in lieu thereof.
Compensation shall be based upon experience and qualifications.
Applications and/or resumes for the position shall be submitted no later than 4:00 PM on August 10, 2026, by email to Arty Thrift, athrift@cityofWrens.com
or by mail to: City of Wrens, ATTN: Arty Thrift, PO Box 125 Wrens, GA 30554
Phone 706-547-3000.
Include a cover letter, resume, a list of at least five references, and salary history. Please state "City Manager Application" as the subject of your submission.
The City of Wrens is an equal opportunity employer.