Town Administrator

POSITION POSTING

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR

Position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Wilton is seeking applicants for the position of Town Administrator.

The Town Administrator is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and serves as a professional manager. Under the direction of the First Selectman, the Town Administrator is responsible for the coordination and management of administrative functions relative to the daily operation of departments under the supervision of the First Selectman, including Town Clerk, Information Technology/Systems, Land Use, Public Works, Social Services, and Parks and Recreation.

Administrative areas of responsibility include project management, grant program administration, budget coordination, performance measurement and evaluation, information systems and database management, records retention management, program review, insurance administration and risk management.

The Town Administrator assists the First Selectman and the Board of Selectmen as an advisor and information resource and carries out Town policies and special projects assigned by the First Selectman.

The successful candidate is expected to have:

➢ Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, or similar degree. Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) degree or Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) preferred;

➢ Minimum of fifteen (15) years of executive-level management experience in government or the private sector;

➢ Minimum of ten (10) years of supervisory experience in managing complex organizations,

➢ Minimum of ten (10) years of experience working on or with municipal boards, commissions, and committees; and

➢ Strong technology and systems experience. Experience using Munis preferred but not required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills, and be able to exercise considerable independent judgment while performing duties. The successful candidate must be hands-on and available for evening board meetings, either virtually or in person.

Salary is competitive and reflective of the scope of responsibilities and the successful candidate’s experience, with a starting salary range of $150,000 to $160,000. Benefits include the Connecticut Partnership Plan 2.0 for health and a defined contribution retirement plan. A background investigation and post-offer, pre-employment physical exam and drug test are required. Equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and completed Town employment application to Sarah.Taffel@wiltonct.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person