Town of Coventry

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THE TOWN OF COVENTRY
Is now accepting resumes for the position of
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
                                                     

Summary

The Town Administrator will work as an agent of the Select Board, to carry out many of the Select Board’s high-level administrative functions in order to implement the programs, policies, and procedures adopted, and/or directed by the Select Board.

The Town Administrator position is full-time. The position requires attendance at evening Select Board meetings, twice per month.
                                                                                                                                         
Compensation: Commensurate with experience; benefits include health care, retirement and paid vacation.   

 
Preferred Qualifications

A degree in public administration or business management and/or equivalent experience in municipal government, business management, or non-profit administration.
Grant-writing experience with a track-record of successful grant applications.
Organization skills, and the ability to plan for and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with the Select Board, other Town departments, governmental agencies, the public, and the press.
Ability to understand and ensure compliance with municipal, state, and federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, accounting platforms, and other common business applications.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

Assess on an ongoing basis the Town’s needs and communicate findings to the Select Board.
Carry out the imperatives of the Select Board, as directed by the Board.
Attend Select Board meetings, and other meetings as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with public meeting laws.
Oversee administrative support for the Select Board, at the Select Board’s direction.
Coordinating Town projects, working closely with all departments and employees, as directed by the Select Board.
Act as the liaison to the Town Attorney and other regional and state agencies.
Coordinate and track the training of Town employees. Maintain personnel files, including tracking personnel hire dates and scheduling performance reviews.
Prepare, distribute, and publish Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and manage incoming bids.
Prepare and publish employment opportunity notices at the direction of the Select Board. 

Oversee management of the Town’s website to ensure it is up-to-date and complies with law and municipal best practices.
Research and identify grant opportunities for all Town departments and write and manage grant applications as directed by the Select Board.
Ensure that two-way reconciliation occurs with all financial accounts.
Coordinate between all departments to assist with the development of annual budgets.
Supervise and coordinate maintenance of town-owned facilities.
Review Town bylaws, ordinances, policies, and procedures, for completeness, consistency with best practices, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain and periodically review for continued compliance and propose updates as necessary.
Assist the Select Board in economic development, community relations, and recreation.
Coordinate community events.
Respond to emergency management incidents and critical events.
Other duties assigned by the Select Board.

 

Applicants should submit their resume, along with a cover letter detailing their interest in this position, to:

Town of Coventry Select Board PO Box 8, Coventry VT  05825 or

Email: selectboardclerk@coventryvt.org

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. 

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