GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
Performs complex professional and administrative work directing programs
and operations of the town government; does related work as required.
Work is performed under general supervision. Supervision is exercised
over appropriate town staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
Planning, directing, and coordinating the overall operation of the town
government; ensuring proper operations, staffing and budgeting; advising
and assisting the Town Council on operations and governance. (These are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The
omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position).
❖ Serves as Virginia Retirement Administrator (VRS) of Town.
❖ Prepares and presents the annual budget to Council.
❖ Administers approved operating budget.
❖ Meets and confers with department heads concerning issues
affecting the Town.
❖ Develops and reviews research position papers and
memoranda and makes recommendations to the Council
concerning the overall management of the Town.
❖ Identifies needs and develops strategies to meet short and
long-range goals affecting the Town.
❖ Attends and participates in Town Council meetings and
numerous other committee or council meetings and public
hearings, advising and providing necessary information.
❖ Reviews and prepares written reports and recommendations for
the Town Council.
❖ Supports the work functions of all committees, boards and task
forces appointed by the Mayor/Town Council.
❖ Makes recommendations on various Town matters for
consideration and possible action by the Council.
❖ Carries out all policies and instructions in a manner consistent
with Federal, State and local regulations.
❖ Executes and enforces all resolutions, State laws and orders
under the jurisdiction of the Council.
❖ Oversees Town personnel and financial management functions.
❖ Represents the Council at meetings and conferences as
directed.
❖ Performs liaison activities to other local, State and Federal
agencies and organizations.
❖ Receives and answers or responds to telephone complaints or
inquiries.
❖ Performs related tasks as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public
administration; comprehensive knowledge of local government finance
practices; comprehensive knowledge of the laws, ordinances and
regulations underlying a town government; ability to write clear and concise
reports, memoranda, directive and letters; ability to analyze complex
problems and develop comprehensive plans from general instructions;
ability to meet the public and to discuss problems and complaints; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Mayor, Town
Council, departments heads and the general public; ability to plan and
direct the work of the Town workforce.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with major course work in public
administration and extensive experience in an administrative capacity in
local government.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is sedentary work requiring the excretion of up to 10 pounds of force
occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
move objects; work requires standing, walking, and grasping; vocal
communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of
the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at a normal
spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral
communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is
required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of
motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness
of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is
not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Work Location: In person
