TOWN MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
TOWN OF MONSON, ME
The Town Manager is responsible as the chief executive and administrative officer of the
town in charge of maintaining the essential town services through the efficient and
exective management and operation of the town under the direction of the select board.
The manager’s primary responsibilities include: protecting the health, safety and life of the
people of the Town of Monson through the effective delivery of public services; managing
the financial resources of the Town, ensuring public trust in the collection and use of those
funds; and providing the Select Board with well-researched information to assist and guide
them in making policy decisions.
Duties of the Town Manager:
1. Development and administration of town policies and procedures, including
- Identifying service and policy needs of the Town
- Executing laws and town ordinances
- Coordinating with town boards and committees as the municipal representative
2. Fiscal oversight of the Town, including
- Preparing the proposed annual budget with the involvement of department heads
- Administering and monitoring of the adopted annual budget
- Developing administrative fiscal procedures and ensuring adherence to such procedures by all departments and employees
- Acting as purchasing agent for all municipal departments
- Serving as Treasurer, Deputy Tax Collector, and GA Administrator
- Overseeing the bid process on major purchases
- Overseeing the accounting of all monies of the Town
- Preparing and distributing monthly reports to Select Board pertaining to the financial status of the Town
- Collaborating in the application of grants and acting as the town representative for grant applications for the Town
3. Serve as Personnel Director for the Town, including
- Hiring and supervising all Town employees
- Maintaining appropriate evaluation and disciplinary documentation of employees
- Appointing, with Select Board approval, department heads
- Adhering to the Town’s personnel policy
- Coordinating departmental activities and setting attainable goals for all municipal departments.
4. Communication with the public, including
- Maintaining a positive, open and caring attitude with the public
- Ensuring citizen complaints are addressed in a timely and professional manner
- Maintaining positive public relations between the Town and other governmental agencies and the media
- Advising the public on the current status of all affairs of the Town
- Preparing an annual report of the previous year's activities
5. Collaboration with the select board, including
- Prepare the agenda for Selectboard meetings and ensure minutes are recorded
- Attending Selectboard meetings, town meetings, and public hearings
- Preparing and providing the Selectboard with supporting documents and information pertinent to agenda items in advance
- Identifying and communicating to the Selectboard, the various policy needs of the Town and recommending proactive solutions.
Acting in such capacity as the Select Board may direct on municipal, state, federal and other policy issues and needs affecting the Town
Skills Required:
- Effective oral and written communication
- Positive interpersonal and leadership skills that include analytical/critical thinking with the ability to listen, collaboratively problem-solve, give and receive constructive criticism, and resolve conflicts to build an inclusive environment of participation and citizen engagement
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Effective organizational and time management skills, including prioritizing and delegating responsibilities, using time effectively, and maintaining a positive work environment that empowers staff and volunteers to achieve goals
- Flexibility to work outside typical office hours and attend evening meetings
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
