JOB TITLE: Chief Administrative Officer / Town Manager (for a small Arizona municipality)
JOB SUMMARY: This position serves as the Town's chief executive officer and has the overall responsibility for all Town departments of a small Arizona municipality. The Town Manager is expected to exercise a considerable degree of independence, initiative, and judgment, and provides guidance and direction with visionary and innovative leadership, supervision and management of employees. Major responsibilities include directing the development and administration of the Town budget and capital programs, overseeing development, planning, and implementation of the strategic plan, setting goals and objectives to meet the operational needs of the Town as well as serving as the zoning administrator for the town. Work is performed under the guidance of the Town Council and is subject to evaluation based on results achieved.
Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday-Thursday. Frequent evening meetings are required.
Pay: Unassigned, at discretion of Town Council
Relocation: Help with home rental available at first
Location: Rural town in Arizona
Type: Direct Hire
Start date: Immediately after passing background check
Benefits: Full benefits
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
Recommends programs and services by studying the changing needs of the town; identifying and anticipating community service trends; evaluating and offering options to the council consistent with the vision of the council.
Provides town services by establishing and improving a functional structure; delegating authority.
Maintains town staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
Maintains town staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Achieves financial objectives by developing and recommending an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions; anticipating long-term issues.
Enforces council's decisions by developing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
Promotes town services by coordinating and cooperating with federal, state, and other local units of government.
Keeps the mayor and the council informed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; remaining accessible; answering questions and requests.
Maintains rapport with the community by meeting with citizens and advisory groups; reaching out to resolve concerns; settling disputes.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Meets and corresponds with various citizen, professional, business and other groups to address questions and secure assistance with carrying out various programs.
Negotiates contracts and agreements with outside entities to further the goals and objectives of the town.
Takes on special projects, as assigned, which require executive-level decision making and coordination.
Applies for grant funding for special projects
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated leadership experience
Presentation skills, meeting management, and persuasion skills
Tracks budget expenses, developing budgets
Supports diversity
Resolves conflict, people management
Developing standards, legal compliance
Intermediate to advance computer skills
College degree
Strong Business Management and Fiscal Leadership Background