City Manager

Clarksburg, WV (pop. 15,480) is seeking candidates for City Manager.  Clarksburg operates under a Council-Manager form of government with Council consisting of seven members, including the Mayor.  A bachelor’s degree in government/public/business administration or related field is required.  Candidates should possess a minimum of five years’ experience in public administration at an executive level or similar corporate managerial experience, be able to work effectively in personnel administration, with a proven background in government finance, budgeting, economic development, grants administration, code enforcement and strategic planning.  The City Manager oversees the daily operations of the local government, carries out the Charter-assigned duties and authorities to enforce all laws and ordinances, appoints department heads, hires employees, recommends and oversees the annual budget (FY budget of approx. $29 million).  The City Manager must be able to effectively communicate with Council and the public.  The City delivers a range of municipal services with approx. 200 employees providing full-time police, fire, sewer, public works and park services.  The successful candidate must establish permanent residence within corporate limits upon employment. (Salary - negotiable DOQ/E) plus all fringe benefits afforded to City employees including pension/retirement plan, health, life, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave.  Please mail resume and a letter of interest (including salary history) to:  City Manager Search, c/o Office of the City Clerk, 222 West Main Street, Clarksburg, WV  26301 or via email to awright@cityofclarksburgwv.com by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022.

The City of Clarksburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.