Deputy City Manager

Full Job Description

Deputy City Manager: Shape the Future. Strengthen the Community. Lead with Purpose.

The City of Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and experienced community-focused Deputy City Manager to join our executive leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic local government professional to help guide a thriving, forward-looking city and ensure exceptional service delivery for all residents.

This key leadership role reports directly to the City Manager and serves as a trusted advisor, operational leader and ambassador for the City’s mission and values.

You will be responsible for overseeing a designated portfolio of departments and initiatives.

Requirements

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for assigned departments and initiatives.
• Collaborate with the City Manager and executive leadership team on city-wide planning, policy development, and performance management.
• Serve as a liaison and oversee long-range projects and special initiatives.
• Represent the City on boards, committees, and in public forums.
• Support the development and implementation of the City’s budget and key policy initiatives.
• Advise the City Manager on emerging issues, departmental needs, and community concerns.
• Build strong relationships with community stakeholders, elected officials, business and regional partners.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to the Mayor, City Manager, City Council, and other audiences including special boards, citizen groups, general public and the media.
• Negotiate and oversee/approve departmental agreements and contracts.
• Ensure alignment of departmental goals with the City’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible executive-level experience in City or County Management or a related field is required; ten (10) years is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven leadership and administrative expertise in a complex public sector environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional teams and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Commitment to public service, innovation, and community engagement.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, paid leave, and more.

Application Process

This position will remain open until it is filled. Interested candidates should complete the online application and respond thoroughly to the supplemental questions.

Please note that responses such as “see resume” are not acceptable and may disqualify your application. Norfolk, Virginia is an independent city and operates under a council-manager form of government.

The City Manager is the hiring manager for this position. Prospective applicants shall not deviate from the application process.