Full-time · On-site

City Manager

This is a high-stakes executive role leading a historic South Carolina city through a period of massive capital investment and economic growth. The position offers the chance to manage a diverse municipal portfolio including utilities, public works, and economic development. It is an ideal post for a leader who values both historic preservation and modern industrial expansion.

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Hiring company

City of Darlington

Darlington, South Carolina, United States · Posted 30 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-stakes executive role leading a historic South Carolina city through a period of massive capital investment and economic growth. The position offers the chance to manage a diverse municipal portfolio including utilities, public works, and economic development. It is an ideal post for a leader who values both historic preservation and modern industrial expansion.

The hiring side

About City of Darlington

City of Darlington is a small business working in government administration, based in Darlington, South Carolina, United States.

Industry

Government Administration

Size

Small

Location

Darlington, South Carolina, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Directing all city departments and supervising approximately 90 employees
  • Managing a combined budget of over $13 million across general and enterprise funds
  • Serving as the primary advisor to the Mayor and City Council
  • Overseeing personnel decisions including hiring, firing, and salary setting
  • Evaluating and implementing plans for annexation and infrastructure repair

Essential

  • Adherence to ICMA/SCMA Code of Ethics
  • Compliance with all state and federal laws
  • Experience in municipal leadership or executive management
  • Ability to attend all regular, special, and emergency City Council meetings
  • Proven track record in budgetary and operational management

Preferred

  • Experience with Council-Manager forms of government
  • Background in economic development and revitalization projects
  • Experience managing utility enterprise funds

Key Skills

Strategic vision and planningPersonnel management and recruitmentFinancial stewardship and budget oversightPublic relations and community engagementInfrastructure and capital project managementPolicy implementationIntergovernmental relations

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to lead a historic county seat
  • High-impact role in a revitalizing community
  • Professional environment following ICMA standards
  • Engagement with international-scale events (NASCAR)
  • Small-town quality of life with major regional access

Next step

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Found via www.cityofdarlington.com

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