City Manager

Description:

The City Manager serves as the chief executive officer and head of the administration branch of the City of Oak Hill and implements the policies of the City Council of Oak Hill. The successful candidate will have general direction of all programs, projects, services, budgets, and employees of the City. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, research, and execution of the strategic plans of the city and the development of new programs and services, and at improving the quality of life of the citizens of Oak Hill. The successful candidate will manage the business of the Council, assist in the establishment of its agendas, and administer the contractual relationships initiated by the Council. The City Manager’s duties and responsibilities are defined by the provisions of Chapter 8 of the West Virginia Code and Chapter 12 of the Charter for the City of Oak Hill, among others.

Oak Hill is a full-service community and provides a variety of services customary to cities of its size. The City Manager is responsible for the supervision of most full-time City Departments including Fire, Public Works, and Administration. The City Manager is also responsible for the supervision of the City’s regulated public utility, the Sanitary Board. Including sewer revenues, the City’s most recent audited financial statement reflects total operating revenues of over $8 million. Revenue sources include Business and Occupation taxes, charges for municipal services, sales tax, and Ad valorem property taxes, among others. The city currently employs an average of 55 full-time employees. The city is designated a Class III municipality under West Virginia Law.