Municipal Manager
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 2173
- Description
Municipal Manager – Town of Rockingham & Village of Bellows Falls, Vermont
The Town of Rockingham and the Village of Bellows Falls seek an experienced, collaborative, and community-focused Municipal Manager to lead a historic, culturally vibrant, and civically engaged community in southeastern Vermont. With a combined population of approximately 4,800, Rockingham/Bellows Falls offers a unique blend of small-town character, strong arts and cultural assets, and excellent transportation access including Amtrak, I-91, and regional transit.
Rockingham/Bellows Falls is known for its revitalized downtown, thriving arts scene, historic architecture, and strong volunteer spirit. Recent accomplishments include consolidation of the municipal Fire & Rescue Department, major infrastructure improvements, and successful grant-funded development projects. The community values transparency, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
Position
The Town Manager oversees all municipal operations, implements board policies, manages staff and budgets, and works for two governing boards: the Rockingham Selectboard and the Bellows Falls Village Trustees. They also work collaboratively with the Saxtons River Village Trustees. The Manager must be an effective communicator, a steady leader, and a skilled administrator capable of managing complex projects and fostering a positive organizational culture. The ideal candidate is approachable, humble, organized, and community-minded, with a commitment to transparency, responsiveness, and long-term planning.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and direction to municipal departments with approximately 100 employees
• Manage $8.8 Million in budgets, financial planning, and capital projects
• Support development initiatives and grant administration
• Maintain strong communication with boards, staff, and the public
• Oversee labor relations and personnel management
• Advance ongoing infrastructure and development projects
• Ensure efficient, transparent, and responsive municipal operations
Qualifications
• Three years experience in municipal administration, five plus years preferred
• Strong skills in finance, budgeting, labor relations, and project management
• Experience with grant writing and administration
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution abilities
• Ability to lead staff, build morale, and foster teamwork
• Understanding of infrastructure systems (highway, water, sewer)
• Bachelor’s Degree required, MPA or comparable degree preferred
Compensation
Salary range is $130,000 to $140,000 annually commensurate with qualifications. The Town/Village provides a full benefits package. For informational brochure, see: https://www.rockinghamvt.org
Applications must be submitted electronically to bfraser@vlct.org (clearly marked Rockingham/BF) and will be accepted until Friday, February 27th.
- Title
- Municipal Manager
- Application Deadline
- 02/27/2026
- Location
- Town of Rockingham & Village of Bellows Falls, VT
- Application URL
Contact Information
- Name
- Fraser, Bill
- bfraser@vlct.org
- Best Method of Contact