Jobs at Sumter Local Government Consulting

Serve as the City’s senior public safety executive providing strategic leadership, policy direction, budget oversight, and organizational development. Supervise the Police Chief, lead emergency management and homeland security, build a new municipal police department, coordinate regional partners, oversee facility security, and support City Manager on municipal initiatives.

Review commercial and residential construction plans for code and floodplain compliance, conduct site visits, advise architects/owners, support floodplain/CRS programs, maintain records, and respond to public inquiries.

Lead and manage Planning Department operations, supervise division managers, oversee community planning, permitting, inspections, economic development, natural resource protection, and workforce housing. Support implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Management Ordinance, coordinate regional planning, recommend code and policy updates, and serve as Acting Planning Director as needed.

Lead and execute the citys comprehensive internal and external communications strategy. Oversee communications staff and consultants, media and crisis relations, branding, marketing for city enterprises, budget and policy recommendations, and serve as Public Information Officer during emergencies. Use modern communications technologies to increase visibility, engagement, and revenue.

Lead the City’s growth, development, and long-range planning. Oversee urban design, zoning, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and professional development to guide downtown revitalization and municipal planning efforts.

Sumter Local Government Consulting is conducting a recruitment for Conyers, GA's next Public Works Director. Job details, requirements, and benefits are listed as "Coming Soon."

Serve as Sumner County's chief financial officer overseeing accounting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, cash and investment management, debt administration, audits, and financial reporting. Lead long-range financial planning, capital improvement programming, debt issuance, and forecasting. Supervise finance staff, ensure compliance (HIPAA, Title VI), provide executive advisory to elected officials, and maintain fiscal integrity, transparency, and strong internal controls.

Serve as chief administrative officer implementing Commission policy, directing daily city operations, advising elected officials, providing policy analysis and strategic guidance, building consensus, and fostering a culture of customer service, accountability, transparency, and solutions-focused outcomes.

Lead municipal planning, zoning, land development, and economic development efforts. Guide policy development, manage growth, oversee development review and capital projects, liaise with elected officials and advisory boards, and promote community engagement while preserving historic character.

Serve as the City of White House's chief administrative officer overseeing day-to-day municipal operations, budgeting, capital projects, infrastructure, department leadership, community engagement, intergovernmental relations, and service request management to ensure efficient, lawful, and strategic delivery of city services.

Serve as a part-time Finance Director for city and county clients, delivering budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, compliance support, process improvements, and advisory services to executives and elected officials while supporting business development and multiple client engagements.

Lead and oversee all city financial operations including budgeting, reporting, debt administration, utility/enterprise fund management, procurement, payroll, audits, grant compliance, and financial policy. Implement new financial systems, ensure bond compliance and audit readiness, support capital projects and SPLOST-funded programs, improve department efficiency, and develop staff while advising elected officials and the City Manager.

Executive-level role overseeing the City of Orangeburg's Finance Department. Responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, purchasing, revenue collection, debt and risk management, strategic fiscal planning, cash flow and reserves management, bond rating stewardship, capital project financing, and leading a staff of ~6 to support a $27M annual budget and major development initiatives.

Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting Lake City, GA with recruitment for a City Manager. This is a coming-soon posting; requirements and benefits are not yet provided. The role will serve as the chief municipal administrator overseeing city operations and administration.

Lead business development and deliver consulting solutions to city and county governments. Build and leverage networks, conduct strategic outreach, represent the firm at meetings and conferences, and support executive search, interim staffing, and consulting engagements.

Placeholder recruitment for a Community Development Director for Perry, GA. Sumter Local Government Consulting is assisting the city; full job details, requirements, and benefits are listed as "Coming Soon." Check sumterconsulting.com for updates.

Support the Public Works Director in managing daily operations and capital projects for streets, stormwater, fleet, facilities, and right-of-way. Coordinate maintenance, inspections, contractors, and engineers; ensure regulatory compliance, budgeting, procurement, safety, and timely project delivery. Provide leadership to field crews and staff, respond to service requests and emergencies, prepare reports and presentations, and contribute to long-term infrastructure planning and professional development.

Serve as chief administrative officer reporting to Mayor and Council; lead day-to-day municipal operations, implement policies and strategic priorities, manage budget and finances, oversee personnel and capital projects, coordinate economic development and intergovernmental relations, and foster community and stakeholder engagement during organizational growth.

Provide accounting and financial leadership for multiple local governments: support budgeting, accounting, revenue collection, financial reporting, and partner with fractional CFOs to improve fiscal operations and accuracy.