City Manager

CITY MANAGER BERRY HILL TENNESSEE

The City of Berry Hill is accepting applications for the position of City Manager. Located in the heart of Nashville Berry Hill is a small dynamic municipality with a strong business community and a unique identity.

The City Manager is responsible for the day to day administration and operation of municipal government. The City Manager works closely with the Board of Commissioners to implement the policies priorities ordinances and strategic direction established by the governing body.

Berry Hill is seeking an experienced highly engaged collaborative and hands on municipal leader who is comfortable wearing multiple hats. The successful candidate will combine strong day to day management skills with the ability to think strategically about the Citys future. Key areas of emphasis include fiscal management staff leadership infrastructure and capital projects economic and community development zoning and land use grants regulatory compliance and responsive service to residents and businesses.

The City Manager is responsible for oversight of City departments employees municipal services contracts and the Citys annual operating budget. The position also plays an important role in coordinating public works and infrastructure projects administering grants overseeing procurement and contracts supporting planning and zoning functions and maintaining compliance with applicable federal state and local requirements.

The Successful Candidate Will;

Be an accessible and visible leader who develops strong relationships with residents businesses employees elected officials and community partners.

Demonstrate sound judgment and a strong ethical compass while operating effectively in a public and political environment.

Possess strong financial management skills including budgeting financial analysis forecasting purchasing procurement and contract administration.

Effectively lead supervise develop and retain City employees while fostering accountability collaboration and excellent customer service.

Have experience coordinating infrastructure maintenance capital improvement projects contractors consultants and other municipal service providers.

Understand municipal planning zoning land use development and redevelopment and be comfortable working with residents developers builders businesses and appointed boards and commissions.

Be organized and attentive to detail while identifying opportunities to improve City processes technology efficiency and service delivery.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and prepare clear reports recommendations agendas and supporting materials for the Board of Commissioners.

Be willing and able to take direct ownership of issues when necessary. As a small municipality Berry Hill requires a City Manager who is equally comfortable developing long term strategy and addressing the practical day to day needs of City government.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in public administration business administration or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.

Candidates should have progressively responsible experience in municipal government preferably including service as a City Manager Assistant City Manager department head or other senior municipal administrator. An equivalent combination of education training and relevant municipal management experience may be considered.

Preferred Zoning and Land Use Qualifications

Experience with municipal zoning planning and land use administration is strongly preferred. This may include experience serving as a Zoning Administrator or performing comparable responsibilities

The City offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Salary Range is $140000 to $180000.

The City of Berry Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume cover letter professional references and any other requested application materials to:

Municipal Technical Advisory Service

226 Anne Dallas Dudley Blvd. Suite 606

Nashville TN 37219

Attn: Gary Jaeckel Municipal Management Consultant

Or electronically to:

Applications will be accepted until October 19 /2026

Required Experience:

Manager