City Manager Rincon, GA

Are you a dynamic forward-thinking local government professional who thrives on turning rapid growth into smart sustainable success The City of Rincon Georgia is seeking its next City Managera visionary collaborative and resilient leader ready to guide this vibrant community through an era of unprecedented economic expansion.

City leaders and staff desire a City Managerwho reflects and upholds Rincons values a professional who:

Eager to architect the modernization of Rincon GA The city invites you to apply as its next City Manager and help shape its next chapter of success.

About the Community:

Steeped in a rich history dating back to the 1700s Rincon is a proud and welcoming community located in fast-growing Effingham County. Its 13000 residents widely consider the city the preferred place to live shop and do business.

Rincon is currently experiencing an explosion of growth driven by its strategic location just 40 miles from a new Hyundai plant the expansion of the Georgia Port Authority and incoming industrial warehouses. The city is actively planning for future expansion with ongoing annexation discussions that could add another 4000 to 5000 residents. Notably Rincon currently operates with zero city property tax relying instead on Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST) and utility revenues.

About the Organization Department & Position:

The City of Rincon operates with a mission to foster economic prosperity while setting high growth and development standards. The citysFY 26 adopted budget which operates on the calendar year is $27.3M and includes the following:

As Rincon navigates growth city leaders remain committed to a balanced mission: leveraging the citys strategic location as a commercial hub to foster economic prosperity and serve as a beacon for neighboring communities while upholding development standards that preserve the tight-knit small-town atmosphere where neighborly connections thrive.

The Mayor and City Council are deeply passionate hands-on leaders who are eager to transition toward a highly structured data-driven and modernized governance the next City Managerthey are looking for a true partner to deliver clear metrics bridge the gap with communication barriers and promote long-term operational stability.

As the chief administrative officer the City Manager reports directly to the Mayor and City Council. This pivotal role serves as the essential bridge between policy and execution protecting and enforcing the organizational chain of command while empowering department directors to excel.

The City Manager is responsible for:

Rincons next City Manager will provide the strategic leadership needed to fulfill its vision as a proud welcoming hometown in the heart of Effingham County. Embodying values of faith community and progress the city aims to set a regional standard that ensures future generations thrive. Central to this mission is a steadfast belief that transparency is the cornerstone of governance fostering trust and accountability.

Key Position Priorities

The incoming City Manager will hit the ground running on several exciting high-stakes initiatives over their first 12 to 24 months:

• Infrastructure & Growth Management: Evaluate opportunities to enhance the citys infrastructure to meet the growing demands of the city; oversee the completion of the current wastewater treatment facility expansion (expected October 2026) initiate planning for the next plant and collaborate with GDOT on major traffic and corridor expansions (like Highway 21) to manage traffic congestion.
• Workforce Stabilization & Culture: Unify the internal organizational culture assess rightsizing departmental personnel expand and maintain adequate working spaces for city employees and review compensation and benefits to ensure Rincon remains a highly competitive employer.
• Comprehensive Strategic Planning: Guide the finalization and implementation of the citys 2050 Master Plan and champion the creation of a formal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to includeplans for an 80-acre recreation complex and a new downtown city center.
• Elected Official Partnership: Establish clear mutually respected boundaries regarding roles responsibilities and chain of command with the City Council ensuring council members receive the objective data needed to make sound policy decisions.
• Strategic Fiscal Planning: Educate and engage the public on long-term fiscal sustainability including evaluating revenue diversification strategies to fund vital future infrastructure.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Please note:Residency within Rincons city limits orEffingham County is preferredfor this position.

The Successful Candidate

Rincons next City Manager views challenges as premier opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Resilient Leadership: Exhibits political acumen and emotional intelligence even under pressure; consistently maintains professionalism while advocating for staff and navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional Communication and Interpersonal Skills: An active empathetic listener who communicates clearly honestly and directly with council members staff and residents alike; builds robust collaborative relationships with key regional partners including state legislators county leadership the Industrial Development Authority the Chamber of Commerce and the school system.
• Modern Operational Vision: Tech-savvy and forward-thinking; someone who helps others embrace change and promotes the use of efficient modern municipal best practices.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who views the Mayor Council county leaders and community stakeholders as vital parts of a unified team moving in the same direction with a cohesive vision and can diplomatically uphold roles and responsibilities across varied positions within the organization.
• Comprehensive Operational Knowledge: A strong foundational grasp of: local government finance including managing multi-million-dollar municipal budgets intergovernmental relations contract operations oversight project management infrastructure growth structural organizational development and leadingand implementing strategic planning to meet community goals.

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary range for the position is $128413.10 - $218302.27. The starting salary will be negotiated based on market conditions qualifications and experience.The City of Rincon GA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance life insurance accruable paid time off and participation in the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) retirement program. The position offers a competitive contract negotiated directly with the Council featuring a post-election transition period that requires for cause justification for removal to ensure management stability.

To apply the application portal is If you have accessed this position from within the portal simply hit the Green Apply button in the upper-right corner to begin your application.

The City of Rincon GA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Developmental Associates LLC manages the recruitment and selection process for this position. To learn more about our selection process visit select Client Openings and scroll down to Important Information for Applicants.