Development & Infrastructure Director / Assistant Town Manager
Be part of a collaborative team shaping a vibrant coastal community’s future. The Town of Duck seeks a dynamic and innovative leader to oversee community development, infrastructure planning, and regulatory compliance while supporting municipal operations. This dual role position manages planning, zoning, capital projects, public facilities, and inspections, and serves as Assistant Town Manager.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee capital projects, including parks, facilities, boardwalks, and shorelines.
• Manage development reviews, zoning, and inspections.
• Supervise planning, code enforcement, and public facilities staff.
• Handle contracts, budgets, grants, and procurement.
• Lead long-term planning and public engagement efforts.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s in Public Administration, planning, or related field (MPA preferred).
• Strong experience in local government, capital projects, and community development.
• Expertise in zoning, infrastructure planning, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Apply Now
Application review begins after April 25, 2025. Click here for the application.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Submit cover letter, resume, and application to:
Lori Ackerman, Town Clerk
PO Box 8369
1200 Duck Road
Duck, NC 27949
lackerman@ducknc.gov
The Town of Duck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Police Officer
The Town of Duck Police Department is seeking entry level police recruits and experienced police officers holding North Carolina General Law Enforcement Certification or out-of-state law enforcement officers eligible for lateral transfer. Starting salary for entry level recruits is $52,322. The salary range for experienced officers is $52,322 – $85,154. The hiring range for experienced police officers is $63,000 – $70,000, and will be based on education, experience, certifications, and training.
Our officers are our greatest asset, and life-work balance and mental health and wellness are tenants of our positive team-centered culture. Mutual respect is the norm and out of the box thinking is encouraged. Crime reduction requires problem solving, and in Duck we strive to find long lasting community-based solutions to unique and challenging problems. We value a healthy workplace, so when you are working, we expect you to give 100% to Duck’s residents and visitors, but when you are off, we want you to spend your time doing what you enjoy most.
Benefits include:
- Defined Pension and Retiree Law Enforcement Separation Allowance.
- Retiree Health Insurance Stipend.
- 13 Paid Holidays (Time and Half Compensation on Worked Holidays)
- 12 Days of Paid Vacation Leave Earned Annually, which Increases to 22 Days with Longevity (Experienced candidates will receive longevity credit for prior government service)
- 12 Days of Paid Sick Leave Earned Annually.
- 5% 401(k) Contribution with No Match Required.
- Annual Longevity Pay.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance at No Cost to Team Members. The Town Pays 75% of Spouse, Child, Children, or Family Coverage.
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance Offered at No Cost.
- Eligibility for Annual Merit Based Salary Increases.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
- Career Development Program with a 5% Salary Increase at Each Step.
- Robust Mental Health and Wellness Program.
- Opportunities for Overtime.
- Annual Membership in the N.C. Police Benevolent Association Paid for by Donations.
Our team works 12-hour shifts (14 days per month) on a rotation that ensures you have a three-day weekend every other week! We offer state of the art equipment, high quality training, and an assigned take home vehicle to officers residing within 60 road miles of the south Town line.
Entry level recruits will be paid to attend Basic Law Enforcement Training. In addition, recruits will receive a daily stipend for travel and meal expenses while in training.
If you want to see what Duck has to offer, and you are a positive person with a solid work ethic, please submit an application packet today! Click here for the full job application.
If you would like more information please contact Chief Ackerman at jackerman@ducknc.gov or by calling (252) 261-1112.
The Town of Duck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.