Town of Stuart issued the following announcement on June 2
Town Manager Requirements
Job Description:
The Town of Stuart is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Town Manager, who works as the administrative officer who handles operations of all Town facilities and employees, as directed by the Mayor and Town Council.
Qualifications:
• Degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Planning or a related field; experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Three to five years of successful leadership at an administrative level in an organization with comparable responsibilities.
• Local government experience in Virginia is desirable.
• Working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
• Experience of grants application/administration, “on call” operation, financial management, planning and zoning, and economic development would be qualities that would enhance the candidate’s attractiveness.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment plants, and (surface water) drinking water treatment plants, including water and sewer line leak repair.
• Familiarity with county, state, and federal regulatory requirements as applied to the Town and its facilities.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by June 28, 2021, with professional references and salary expectations, to Mayor Ray Weiland at 100 Patrick Ave. Stuart VA, 24171. The position of Town Manager will remain open until a qualified candidate is found, but reviewing of applications will begin June 30, 2021.
Any questions about the Town Manager position should be directed to:
tilley@va.net or rweiland61@gmail.com
Nature of Work of the Town Manager
1. Coordinates, monitors, and controls departmental function to ensure operational efficiency
2. Provides general supervision of the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Town water system, sewer system, sanitation, maintenance, Town Treasurer, Town Clerk, streets, sidewalks, public properties and shall have direct control over all work in connection with or as may be directed by the Mayor and Town Council or any duly authorized committee thereof.
3. Attends meetings of the Town Council and Planning Commission with the responsibility to counsel and advise; attends numerous other committee or board meetings and public hearings providing necessary information and recommendations when appropriate.
4. Keeps the Town Council advised of the financial condition and future needs of the Town and of all matters pertaining to its proper administration and makes such recommendations as deemed desirable.
5. Prepares in a suitable form for publication and submits to the Town Council each year a concise, comprehensive report on the activities of the Town during the preceding calendar year.
6. Presents adequate financial and activity reports as required by the Mayor and Town Council. Serves as the Town’s personnel officer, administers all the Town’s classification and pay plan, appoints or removes all Town officers and employees with the exception of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Attorney, makes recommendation when appropriate on the appointment and removal of any Council appointed employee.
7. Receives citizen requests and complaints and determines action necessary by the appropriate Town employee and/or department; works with citizens and business interest groups, and civic organizations to solve problems and assist with requests.
8. Assembles a listing of plans, goals and objectives for each department within the Town on an annual basis, reviews the listing with the Mayor and Town Council for their comments, recommendations and revisions.
9. Advertises bids for work to be done by contract when necessary; reserves the Town’s right to reject all bids and re-advertise; in emergencies, proceeds to do necessary work without the necessity of bid advertising; assures that the terms and conditions imposed in any franchise of contract are in the Town’s best interest.
10. Performs administrative duties necessary to ensure that the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance are enforced, delegates the responsibility for some of these duties as deemed appropriate.
11. Presents adequate financial and activity reports as required by the Mayor and Town Council.
12. Arranges for an annual audit by a certified public accountant, works closely with the auditors during the audit process, arranges meeting with the auditors upon the completion and receipt of the audit.
13. Maintains and annually revises an inventory of personal property of the Town Council and its committees and provides a copy thereof to the Mayor.
14. Responsible for the maintenance of an inventory of all real property, easements, and rights-of-way owned by or leased to the Town, so as to show for each item its location, its cost if Town-owned, or its rental if leased to the Town, its current value, the department, office, or agency to which assigned of use, the insurance coverage thereon together with the amount of the annual premium and anniversary date, and the appropriate reference to deeds and leases of record; and if Town-owned property is leased, the name and address of the lessee and the terms of the lease. This inventory shall be revised during the month of January each year.
15. Serves as the Town’s personnel officer, administers all the Town’s classification and pay plan, appoints or removes all Town officers and employees with the exception of the Town Treasurer, Town Clerk and Town Attorney, makes recommendation when appropriate on the appointment and removal of any Council appointed employee.
16. Receives citizen requests and complaints and determines action necessary by the appropriate Town employee and/or department; works with citizens and business interest groups, and civic organizations to solve problems and assist with requests.
17. Assembles a listing of plans, goals and objectives for each department within the Town on an annual basis, reviews the listing with the Mayor and Town Council for their comments, recommendations and revisions.
18. Advertises bids for work to be done by contract when necessary; reserves the Town’s right to reject all bids and re-advertise; in emergencies, proceeds to do necessary work without the necessity of bid advertising; assures that the terms and conditions imposed in any franchise of contract are in the Town’s best interest.
19. Oversees the evaluation of employees in a fair and equitable manner that is a function of work done, work ethic and attitude over the whole year.
20. Prepares special reports, research reports, official correspondence, press releases, public hearing notices, job announcements, agendas, resolutions, ordinances, agenda information staff reports, etc…as necessary.
21. Reviews Town policies, procedures, rules and regulations and recommends improvements and adjustments to the Town Council.
22. Performs liaison activities to other local, state and federal agencies and organization as may be needed.
23. Promotes a public service attitude so that citizens are treated courteously and promptly, handles complaints in an expeditious and courteous manner and resolves them impartially.
24. Stays abreast of courses of action of the other local governments in relation to the Town’s activities; stays abreast of amendments to the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, as they may relate to local government.
25. Serves as the Town’s representative and liaison to various civic organizations, Town committees, county groups, councils and agencies as appointed by the Mayor and Town Council.
26. Prepares Town Council packets and gives them to appropriate staff members for assembly and distribution.
27. Prepares and submits grant/loan applications when appropriate for various capital outlay projects, maintains five year capital improvement plan of anticipated projects and equipment.
28. Discusses problems, projects, and concerns with department heads and staff, both formally and informally.
29. Develops productivity improvement and cost savings programs.
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