Town Administrator
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 992
- Description
The Town of Berlin serves as the economic center of central Vermont and is located between Montpelier and Barre along I-89. This small town is home to 3,300 residents, which swells to over 12,000 during the day. The Town includes two hospitals, three nursing homes, a shopping mall and the first New Town Center designation outside of Chittenden County. The town offers not only a welcoming and vibrant community for all to live and work in, but also a wonderful setting to explore.
The Town of Berlin is seeking an experienced leader to serve as its next Town Administrator. As the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for working with the Selectboard to develop consensus on a clear vision for the Town and implement policies to achieve that vision. The Administrator supervises department heads and works with them to establish short and long-range goals. The individual in this role ensures accountability for staff hiring, training, performance management, and retention. The ideal candidate must be a strategic thinker skilled at developing and balancing budgets and seeking innovative financing options and revenue sources to maximize the town’s success.
Desired Attributes and Characteristics
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, community groups, other jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations, private-sector entities, and the public.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of state and local laws pertaining to local government roles and responsibilities.
- Maintains cutting edge knowledge of local government management topics and municipal trends.
- Skilled in leadership principles and best practices related to employee motivation, communication, performance coaching and review, hiring, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- The ability to give staff autonomy to lead projects while providing guidance and support, as needed.
- A multitasker skilled at planning and forecasting service delivery priorities.
- The ability to develop and implement financial and internal controls.
- Possesses a positive mindset and the ability to think outside the box.
Education & Experience
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public administration or related field and considerable supervisory experience at a management level within a public sector organization, preferably in a municipal environment.
• Graduate degree in public administration or related field preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 (anticipated hiring range based on qualifications and experience)
To apply: Submit a letter of interest including a statement identifying major achievements and résumé to: Berlin Selectboard, c/o Rachel Giroux, Town Clerk, Town Offices, 108 Shed Road Berlin, VT 05602 or by email townclerk@berlinvt.gov.
This vacancy will remain open until filled with the first round of resumes being reviewed on August 19, 2024. For more information, please contact townadministrator@berlinvt.gov
- Title
- Town Administrator
- Application Deadline
- 09/05/2024
- Location
- Berlin, VT
- Application URL
- berlinvt.gov
Contact Information
- Name
- Ture Nelson
- Phone Number
- (802) 552-8801
- townadministrator@berlinvt.gov
- Best Method of Contact