CITY MANAGER

Salary: $215,000.00 - $235,000.00 Annually
Location : Norcross, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: CM01
Department: City Manager
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Description

Join Our Team as Our Next City Manager
City of Norcross, Georgia - a place to imagine

The City of Norcross invites visionary and community focused municipal leaders to step into a leadership role where team building, leadership, and board relations skill sets define success.
Why Norcross?
Norcross, Georgia (population 18,902) is a city with a distinctive history and a major regional impact. As the second-oldest city in Gwinnett County, it was established in 1869 and originally developed as a small summer resort destination for residents of Atlanta seeking an escape from the city.

Over time, Norcross evolved from a quiet resort destination into a dynamic economic hub with both regional and global influence. Its strategic location and convenient transportation access have made it an attractive destination for domestic and international businesses, employees, and residents alike.

The Opportunity: City Manager

The City Manager oversees the daily operations of the City of Norcross government and ensures that local ordinances, laws, and policies are effectively implemented and upheld. Working closely with the mayor, city council, and department leaders, the City Manager plays a vital role in advancing the city's mission, values, and commitment to exceptional public service.

The Norcross City Council consists of a mayor and five council members who are elected at large and serve staggered two-year terms. Together with the City Manager, the council provides leadership and strategic direction for the community.

The City of Norcross operates through 12 departments that work collaboratively to maintain and enhance city services, including the management of its own public power utilities. As a proud member of the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG), Norcross joins 49 other Georgia municipalities in providing reliable public power services.

Norcross is recognized as a Platinum Certified Green Community by the Atlanta Regional Commission, reflecting the city's strong commitment to sustainability through innovative initiatives, community events, and resident-focused incentive programs.

The City Government of Norcross is dedicated to delivering a high quality of life for its residents by:

• Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Providing efficient and reliable utilities and public services
• Supporting economic growth and development
• Maintaining vibrant, sustainable public spaces

Your Leadership Style: Visionary, Resourceful, Listener
We are seeking a leader who:

• Possesses strong listening skills with a genuine desire to support others
• Prefers a collaborative environment where clear expectations guide the team
• Maintains an approachable presence with staff and community members.
• Builds and maintains strong, trusted relationships with the Mayor and City Council
• Someone who enjoys working in a diverse community while treating everyone with respect and impartiality

If you enjoy collaborating with others, building strong teams, and working with the elected body, you will find success in Norcross.
Compensation + Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $215,000 to $235,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The City of Norcross offers comprehensive retirement, paid leave, and professional development support.
Are You Ready to Lead a Talented Team?
This is your opportunity to lead a diverse community with small town charm within an amazing metropolitan area.

Apply by Tuesday, July 6, 2026. Finalists will be subject to background checks, a DISC Behavior Assessment, and in-depth interviews.

Send a cover letter, résumé, and five professional references to:

James Arndt, President
Arndt Municipal Support, Inc.
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The City of Norcross is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome leadership from all backgrounds.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring staff provide quality service while promoting positive human relations
• Making key decisions to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly
• Orchestrating the full spectrum of activities of the city
• Providing direction and development of the city's annual operation and capital budget
• Direct and supervise the administration of all departments of the city

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Law, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)

- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of executive municipal leadership experience

- Strong leadership, economic development, strategic planning, board relations, and team-building skills

Supplemental Information
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Employer Paid Benefits 2025

Paid Time Off

The City of Norcross recognizes the importance of paid time off for relaxation and other personal reasons. Based on your years of service as a full-time employee, you accrue vacation and sick hours on a bi-weekly basis. Accrual rates are below:

Vacation Leave

• Up to 5 years of service - 80 hours annually
• 6 through 10 years of service - 120 hours annually
• 11 through 15 years of service - 160 hours annually
• 16 through 20 years of service - 200 hours annually
• 21 years or more - 240 hours annually

Sick Leave

• All regular full-time employees accrue 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period for a total of eighty (80) hours per year. Sick leave accrual is unlimited

Health Insurance Benefits

The City of Norcross provides a comprehensive health insurance program, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Medical: As of 01/01/2025 ,

Cigna Low Plan OAP (HDHP)-HSA


Cigna Mid Plan OAP


Cigna High Plan OAP

Dental: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna DPPO Dental Network

Vision: As of 01/01/2025. Cigna Vision PPO Network

Wellness Program: The City of Norcross's Imagine Wellness Program provides a variety of wellness activities and incentives.

Holidays

The City observes 11 Holidays. 2 Personal Holidays are earned upon hire and every January 1st.

Life and AD&D Benefits

Life and AD&D insurance coverage provides financial protection for you and your family in the event of an accident or death.

All eligible employees are covered by basic life and AD&D insurance, paid entirely by the City of Norcross. The City provides basic life insurance for the employee at 1x their base salary and 2x base salary for Department Heads, both rounded up to the next higher $1,000.

The City offers additional life insurance coverage for you, your spouse, and/or dependents at an additional cost to you.

Savings and Retirement Benefits

Pension Plan: The city offers a retirement benefit for all eligible employees in which you participate.


The City contributes 7% of employees' annual base pay. Employees contribute 3%. Full vesting after 5 years of service.

Deferred Compensation Plan: Through the 401(a) Plan, you and the City of Norcross work as partners to help build your financial security for retirement. When you participate, your savings grow through your pre-tax contributions, through the City's matching contributions, and through the investment growth of your total account. The City of Norcross will match your contribution at 50%, up to 6% of your base annual salary.


Flexible Spending Accounts: The City of Norcross provides the opportunity to enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) to help you save on eligible health and dependent care expenses by paying for them with pre-tax dollars.


Health Savings Accounts: The City of Norcross provides an initial one-time amount of $500.00 during enrollment of the plan. To be eligible, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan(HDHP). HSA has tax advantages. An HSA is "portable." The contributions remain in your account until you use them.

Social Security & Medicare: Each year, you and the City share in the cost of Social Security and Medicare taxes.


Other Valuable Benefits

Bereavement Leave • Direct Deposit • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Family Medical Leave•

• Tuition Reimbursement • Jury Duty Leave - Uniform Expense • Carpooling Incentives

Important

The City of Norcross reserves the right to amend, change, or terminate the plan at any time