Town Administrator

Town of Whitman, MA

$167K — $177K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in municipal management or public administration
  • Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
  • Understanding of municipal law and town meeting procedures

Responsibilities

  • Advise the Select Board on policy issues and implement their decisions
  • Prepare annual budgets and manage grant administration
  • Supervise department heads and negotiate union contracts
  • Act as the primary liaison between town departments, residents, and local businesses

Benefits

  • Comprehensive municipal benefits including health insurance
  • Life insurance, dental and vision plans
  • Retirement plan through Plymouth County Retirement
Full Job Description
The Town of Whitman seeks qualified candidates for the position of Town Administrator. The Town Administrator serves as an Agent of the Select Board. The Town Administrator executes the Select Board's policies and oversees daily Town operations as outlined in the position's job description.

Core Responsibilities Include:
  • Board Relations - Advise the Board on policy issues and implement decisions.
  • Financial Management - Prepare annual budgets, manage grant administration, and oversees procurement.
  • Personnel Leadership - Serve as Personnel Director, supervise several department heads, negotiate union contracts, and handle labor relations.
  • Public Relations - Serve as the primary liaison between town departments, residents, and local businesses.

Require Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience - Five plus years of progressively responsible experience in municipal management or public administration.
  • Education - Bachelor's degree in public administration, or related field plus a minimum of five years' experience, or any equivalent combination of education training, certification, and experience.
  • Knowledge - Strong, analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Understanding of Municipal law (e.g., M.G.L. Chapter 30B for procurement) and town meeting procedures.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary Range $167,000 to $177,000
  • Benefits - Comprehensive municipal benefits, including health insurance, life, dental, vision, and retirement plan (Plymouth County Retirement).



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