Town Administrator

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Town Administrator is established pursuant to the Town of Elkton Charter, Article IX, § C9-1. The Town Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Elkton. The Town Administrator serves as the chief administrative officer of the Town and is responsible to the Board of Commissioners for the proper administration of all municipal affairs placed under their authority by the Charter, ordinances, policies, and directives of the Town.

The Town Administrator exercises a high degree of professional judgment, initiative, leadership, and independent decision-making in the administration of municipal operations. Work is performed under the general policy direction of the Mayor and Commissioners and requires close coordination with elected officials, department heads, employees, governmental agencies, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the efficient and effective administration of all Town departments, offices, and municipal operations.
• Responsible for the enforcement of Town ordinances, official directives, policies, and all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws pertaining to municipal government operations.
• Appoint, supervise, discipline, suspend, transfer, and discharge Town employees, except as otherwise provided by the Charter, personnel policies, or directives of the Board of Commissioners.
• Hire and make appointments based upon administrative ability, qualifications, education, training, certifications, and experience relevant to the duties to be performed.
• Prepare and submit an annual proposed operating and capital budget to the Board of Commissioners and administer the adopted budget in accordance with the Town Charter, applicable laws, and policies established by the Board.
• Prepare and submit to the Board of Commissioners an annual report concerning the financial condition and administrative activities of the Town and provide additional written or verbal reports as requested.
• Keep the Board of Commissioners informed regarding the Town’s financial condition, operational status, strategic priorities, capital needs, and future municipal requirements, and make recommendations deemed necessary or appropriate.
• Exercise administrative oversight and coordination of all Town departments and recommend to the Board of Commissioners the establishment, consolidation, restructuring, or abolishment of departments, offices, or functions when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with all terms, conditions, and obligations contained within contracts, agreements, franchises, permits, and other legal instruments involving the Town and report violations to the Board of Commissioners for appropriate action.
• Attend all regular and special meetings of the Board of Commissioners and participate in discussions in an advisory capacity without voting authority.
• Serve as the primary administrative liaison between the Mayor and Commissioners, Town staff, residents, businesses, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Inform and communicate with the public regarding Town operations, programs, services, policies, projects, and initiatives.
• Maintain and oversee systems of accounting, financial reporting, auditing, and internal controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and applicable municipal finance requirements.
• Oversee or coordinate engineering, architectural, construction, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital improvement services as authorized within the adopted Town budget.
• Serve as Purchasing Agent for the Town unless otherwise designated by the Board of Commissioners and oversee procurement, purchasing, contracting, and bidding activities in accordance with Town policies and applicable laws.
• Recommend purchasing policies, procedures, and regulations for approval by the Board of Commissioners.
• Dispose of Town property in accordance with Charter provisions, Town policies, and directives established by the Board of Commissioners.
• Recommend personnel policies, procedures, classifications, compensation plans, and employment regulations for approval by the Board of Commissioners.
• Carry out all lawful policies, directives, orders, and initiatives of the Mayor and Commissioners.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Commissioners consistent with the position of Town Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal administration and public sector management.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, functions, policies, and procedures of local government operations.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies affecting municipal government administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, procurement, human resources, labor relations, risk management, capital project administration, and strategic planning.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive administrative, financial, operational, and technical reports to elected officials, employees, governmental agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead, motivate, and evaluate employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, staff, residents, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, professionalism, diplomacy, confidentiality, and tact in complex or sensitive situations.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a dynamic municipal environment.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Political Science, Finance, Engineering, Planning, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible municipal management or executive administrative experience; or
• Associate degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, public administration, or business management; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience deemed acceptable by the Board of Commissioners.
• Preference may be given to candidates possessing experience as a municipal administrator, assistant administrator, department director, or equivalent executive leadership role in local government.
• Certification or membership in professional municipal management organizations such as the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) or comparable organizations is desirable.

Compensation Range:
$107,000 to $144,000 annually (Depending on experience and Credentials)

Other Compensation:

• Bonuses and Awards
• Excellent benefits package available for full time employees:
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, EAP & Supplemental Plans)
• Employer covered LTD, Life Insurance & AD&D
• Accrued vacation & sick hours, personal hours, and 12 paid holidays.
• 401a Retirement Plan
• 457 & Roth 457 (Employee contribution)