Deputy City Manager
City of South Burlington, VT
JOIN OUR TEAM— South Burlington is seeking an innovative, people-oriented leader. Join a team that is leading on climate action, balancing sustainability and smart growth, and delivering exceptional services to all who work, live, and play in the City. If you’re a strategic leader who values collaboration, creativity, and community impact, this position offers the chance to make a lasting difference in South Burlington.
WHAT YOU WILL DO: As the Deputy City Manager, you will:
- Serve as a strategic partner to the City Manager and a key member of the City’s leadership team.
- Champion and support cross-department collaboration, remove barriers to progress, align efforts, and provide clarity in reporting and decision-making.
- Serve as a bridge between city management, staff, and the community. Build relationships with community stakeholders, businesses, and regional/state agencies to support the City’s Master Plan and related priorities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field, ten years’ experience in governance, public management, financial administration, or related fields.
SALARY RANGE: $130,000 – $150,000, annually
APPLY NOW: Please submit your online application, resume, and cover letter by March 20th, 2026: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/southburlington
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of the City of South Burlington. As an employer, we know that community is stronger when our employees reflect our demographics, allowing our neighbors to see themselves represented in our team, and enabling us to best hold the trust of our community. Our ongoing mission to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging includes:
• Applying principles of equity to achieve equal employment opportunities for qualified individuals of all backgrounds.
• Attracting, recruiting, retaining, engaging, supporting, developing, and advancing underrepresented and diverse groups
• Promoting respectfulness, cultural awareness, and inclusivity
While this work is never done, we strive every day to create a workplace that better represents all aspects our diverse community.
