| Location | Blacksburg, VA |
| Salary | $145,370–$173,730 Per Year |
Deputy Town Manager
Salary
$145,370.00 - $173,730.00 Annually
Location
300 South Main St, Blacksburg, VA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
Deputy TM 120426 FT
Department
Town Manager
Division
Town Manager Admin
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
12/4/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
General Definition of Work
The Town of Blacksburg, Virginia, is seeking an experienced local government professional to serve as its next Deputy Town Manager, as part of the Town Manager's Executive Leadership Team. Reporting to the Town Manager, the Deputy Town Manager assists the Town Manager with the direction, control, and evaluation of Town operations. The Deputy Town Manager provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to assigned department directors and plays a central role in preparing the annual operating budget and the Capital Improvement Plan. The position works closely with the Town Council, advisory boards, community partners, and residents, and represents the Town with regional and intergovernmental organizations. This position also serves as the Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager's absence, when designated.
The Town of Blacksburg is an EEO Employer M/F/D/V
About the Community
Blacksburg is a beautiful town located in the New River Valley of Virginia, nestled on a plateau between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains. Blacksburg serves as the hub of the Roanoke/New River Valley region. Established in 1798, Blacksburg has grown from a town of a few dozen families to a population of over 45,000 people, making it one of the largest towns in Virginia. The town is comprised of a healthy, highly educated, and diverse population, making it a very progressive community with a high quality of life. Blacksburg has activities that appeal to young professionals, families, and seniors. There are numerous parks to choose from, making the town an excellent venue for a lover of the outdoors.
Downtown Blacksburg contains a unique collection of specialty retail and dining establishments, art galleries, and performance halls. Wide brick sidewalks line streets flanked on each side by decorative streetlamps, hanging flower baskets, and park benches.
At the core of Blacksburg's vibrant and engaging downtown is Virginia's largest land-grant university, Virginia Tech. The university continues to position itself as a major research institution. The presence of Virginia Tech as a corporate citizen brings significant advantages to the town's economy. The combination of approximately 37,000 students and 10,174 faculty, administrative staff, and support positions brings significant buying power to the merchants and tax base of the town. Growth in technology-based research and the spawning of businesses from the university's research park, the Corporate Research Center, reflect well on the area. The wealth of resources offered by a major academic institution makes the town an attractive venue for businesses.
The Town of Blacksburg is part of the Montgomery County School System, with four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school within Blacksburg. The public school system enjoys a reputation for graduating well-prepared students and has a low teacher-to-student ratio, offering each child an opportunity to obtain the best education possible. Several private schools also operate facilities within the region.
About the Organization
Since 1952, the Town of Blacksburg has been organized under the Council-Manager form of government. Council members are elected for four-year terms on a staggered basis, with elections held every two years. The Blacksburg Town Council, comprised of seven members, serves as the legislative body of the local government and is responsible for adopting all ordinances and resolutions, approving the annual operating and capital budgets, setting all tax rates, approving the five-year Capital Improvement Program, setting all user fees, making land use and zoning decisions, and establishing long-range plans and policies. The mayor is elected and has the right to vote on matters brought before the governing body. The council appoints the Town Manager to act as the administrative head of the town and the Town Attorney to serve as legal counsel. The council also appoints the Town Clerk.
The FY2027 Operating Budget totals $125.7 million for all funds [update to current fiscal year]. The town staff consists of 379 full-time employees and 98.98 FTE part-time employees who deliver a wide range of services to the town's citizens. Services provided include parks and recreation, housing inspection and community development programs, public transportation, public works, police, planning and zoning, and water, sewer, and refuse services. Fire protection is provided with four full-time employees and a volunteer force, and emergency medical services are provided by an all-volunteer force. The town develops programs and serves the citizens in a proactive manner, anticipating issues and working toward carefully crafted community-based solutions.
Town Recognitions
Salary and Benefits
The hiring range for the position is $145,370 - $173,730 annually. The Town provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; Virginia Retirement System membership; life and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a deferred compensation plan; an employee assistance program; annual, sick, holiday, and flexible leave; leave to volunteer for community services and/or children's schools; an educational incentive program; and the MyTOB wellness and recognition programs. Visit https://www.blacksburg.gov/departments/departments-a-k/human-resources/benefits to learn more.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Energizes staff to have a passion for the Town of Blacksburg vision, meet high standards of performance, work together in a unified fashion, and collaborate with partners to meet strategic goals
Assists the Town Manager in strengthening a collaborative, progressive, creative, innovative, service-driven, problem-solving organizational culture
Strategically plans for organizational and community growth and development, and helps ensure that the Town's financial resources align with its strategic priorities
Continues to build trusting, collaborative relationships with the Council, the Town Manager's Office, department heads, community partners, and local and regional organizations
Facilitates cross-department communications
Develops strategies for accomplishing organizational goals; researches and drafts policies for consideration and implementation by the Town Manager and Council
Provides direction, leadership, supervision, coaching, and guidance to assigned directors and staff, as well as establishing clear expectations, delegated responsibilities, and performance accountability
Coordinates solutions within and between departments and works with Human Resources to advise assigned directors on employee matters, consistent with Town policies
Assists the Town Manager with the direction, control, and evaluation of Town operations, including informing the Manager of operational issues, progress on Town council priorities, and emerging needs. Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget and Capital Improvement Plan
Guides cross-department projects and organizational change initiatives, and develops operating procedures to improve coordination and efficiency of service delivery to improve the customer experience
Represents the Town in various settings and with various intergovernmental groups and officials, and serves on various boards and committees
Conducts analysis, studies, and reports on complex administrative and operational issues and presents information to the public, outside agencies, advisory committees, commissions, and/or Town Council
Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities
Maintains a thorough knowledge of the principles and concepts of municipal administration, including ensuring assigned departmental operations comply with applicable laws, ordinances, Town policies, and direction from the Town Manager and Town Council
Interprets, explains, and answers questions on ordinances, policies, services, and programs for the public, news media, and staff
Exercises sound judgment and maintains composure while managing competing priorities and responding to urgent high-pressure operational issues
Undertakes a variety of special projects and handles general management issues as directed by the Town Manager
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledgeable about the full range of local government operations and able to work across departments to solve problems and deliver results
An impeccable communicator who builds trust with residents, businesses, community partners, and elected officials, and who can explain complex issues clearly and with respect and empathy to diverse stakeholders
Experienced working in the council-manager form of government and skilled at supporting the Town Manager and Town Council with sound analysis, clear recommendations, and timely information
Experience developing, monitoring, and communicating operating budgets and capital improvement programs
Experienced working across a broad range of municipal departments, coordinating shared priorities, resolving complex issues, and strengthening collaboration to deliver effective Town services
An excellent problem solver who is adaptable, proactive, and responsive, and who seeks win-win solutions where divergent interests lie
A person of high ethical standards and integrity who leads by example and thrives in a culture of accountability and high performance
Education and Experience:
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Physical Requirements
The Town of Blacksburg offers a wide range of benefits.
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Employer Blacksburg, Town of (VA)
Address 300 South Main St
Blacksburg, Virginia, 24060
Phone 540-443-1020
Website http://www.blacksburg.gov