JOB
Applicants should apply by August 10, 2026
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 Manager—a 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 Manager who reflects and upholds Rincon’s values – a professional who:
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Proactively leads with pride and accountability;
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Confidently takes ownership of complex challenges while remaining accessible and respectful to all;
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Consistently delivering, known as a dependable leader dedicated to transparent public outreach and sustainable, principled growth; and,
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Passionately inspires staff while charting a clear path forward with elected officials.
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 13,000 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 4,000 to 5,000 residents. Notably, Rincon currently operates with zero city property tax, relying instead on Local Option Sales Taxes (LOST) and utility revenues.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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 city's FY 26 adopted budget, which operates on the calendar year, is $27.3M and includes the following:
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$17.9M Governmental Funds (including $10.6M General Fund)
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$9.4M Proprietary Funds (including $7.3M Water & Sewer, $140K Stormwater)
As Rincon navigates growth, city leaders remain committed to a balanced mission: leveraging the city’s 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 model. In the next City Manager, they 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:
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Administering all municipal functions at a professional level, which includes managing day-to-day operations, supervising municipal purchasing, administering service contracts, and overseeing city finances.
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Overseeing the organization’s 100 full- and part-time employees, a talented, hard-working staff motivated by consistent direction, professional mentorship, and advocacy.
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Directly supervising nine department heads* (HR Director, Planning and Development Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Works EOM, Recreation Director, Wastewater Director, Golf Clubhouse Director/Superintendent). *The city’s Finance Director and City Clerk report directly to the Council.
Rincon’s 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:
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Infrastructure & Growth Management: Evaluate opportunities to enhance the city’s 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.
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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.
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Comprehensive Strategic Planning: Guide the finalization and implementation of the city’s 2050 Master Plan and champion the creation of a formal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to include plans for an 80-acre recreation complex and a new downtown city center.
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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.
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Strategic Fiscal Planning: Educate and engage the public on long-term fiscal sustainability, including evaluating revenue diversification strategies to fund vital future infrastructure.
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Community & Regional Engagement: Actively connect with Rincon’s highly engaged community via modern communication channels, while cultivating vital relationships with regional partners like the Industrial Development Authority, Chamber of Commerce, and state legislators and effectively managing professional outreach regarding zoning decisions, rapid growth, and municipal projects.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for the position is $128,413.10 - $218,302.27. Starting salary is dependent on 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.
To apply, the application portal is https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/developmentalassociates. 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.
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All applications must be submitted online via the Developmental Associates application portal (link above) – NOT the city’s employment application portal or any other external website.
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Resumes and cover letters must be uploaded with the application.
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Applicants should apply by August 10, 2026.
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Successful semi-finalists will be invited to participate in virtual interviews and skill evaluation interviews on September 10-11, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to reserve these dates for virtual meetings should they be invited to participate.
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Direct inquiries to [email protected]
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 https://developmentalassociates.com/client-openings/, select "Client Openings," and scroll down to "Important Information for Applicants.”
