Town Administrator, Caryville, TN (pop. 2,212) Salary Range $70K-$80K DOQ. The Town of Caryville is seeking an experienced energetic team builder and leader to be their first town administrator.
The Town with, 5.83 square miles, is located 30 miles northwest of Knoxville along I-75 in Campbell County.
The town administrator is appointed by and reports to the Board of Mayor and Alderman comprised of a mayor and six aldermen. The Town has a $2.6 M budget with 16 full-time employees and nine part-time serving the community.
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a field closely related to government management, with a master’s degree in a related field preferred; and 3 to 5 years’ experience as a city manager or assistant manager or department head is preferred.
This will be the town’s first time hiring a town administrator. The candidate must have highly developed problem solving, technical, project management, presentation, and public relations skills. An ability to offer best practices, embrace emerging technology, and to increase professionalism is important. The select candidate should have experience with economic development. The successful candidate will possess a strong ethical compass, an ability to communicate vision as well as tactical goals, and a capacity to work in a political environment, with direct experience working with elected officials.
The Town Administrator must have a passion for leading a small town, the ability to relate well to the community, and partner with the Board to carry out the strategic priorities of the town. The position requires working closely with the Board of Mayor and Alderman, staff, federal, state other local officials and citizens in a collaborative and helpful way.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and by e-mail to UT-MTAS, attention Angie Carrier, Municipal Management Program Manager by August 29, 2025. Please direct questions to Angie Carrier at angie.carrier@tennessee.edu.
