Town Manager

Job Summary

This position serves as chief administrative officer, directing the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all municipal services through subordinate department heads. The incumbent makes recommendations to the Town Council for new or modified services addressing the health, safety, and/or welfare of the Town's residents. The position requires preparing annual budgets and operational and financial reports for the Town Council.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serves as chief administrative officer, directing the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all municipal services through subordinate department heads.
• Makes recommendations to the Town Council for new or modified services addressing the health, safety, and/or welfare of the Town’s residents.
• Prepares annual budget and periodic operational and financial reports for the Town Council.
• Serves as Town’s personnel officer, developing and administering all policies and procedures related to employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, and safety.
• Serves as the Town’s purchasing agent, supervising the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Reviews all departmental purchase orders for approval/disapproval.
• Directs and evaluates the work of the various department heads through regular staff meetings and reports.
• Participates in all meetings of the Town Council and presents new or modified policies and programs for approval by the Town Council.
• Represents the Town before local, state, and federal agencies, and before local or regional citizens, groups, and professional associations.
• Meets with individual Town residents, attorneys, developers, consultants, vendors, and other parties to discuss issues of concern to the individuals and/or the Town.
• Ensures public access to Town government and planning/development efforts; keeps the Town Council informed on all major matters, transactions, and developments relating to the Town of Florence.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Finance or related field and 7 years of municipal or other public agency administrative experience.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree plus 5 years of executive management experience at the level of Director, Assistant Town/City Manager or higher, in a municipal government of similar size or larger than Florence.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
• Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
• Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations, and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organizations.
• Interprets complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Determines the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and allocates limited resources.
• Provides leadership to department heads and coordinates the activities and services of the various departments.
• Provides responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
• Computer Skills: Required - Word Processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), E-Mail, Power Point, Internet (proficient in using search engines).

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may be required to carry, push/pull objects and materials up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must have sufficient clarity of speech and hearing to permit discern verbal instructions, use of telephone, and communications with others.
• The position requirements are primarily carried out in an office environment or meeting forum.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Supplemental Questionnaire

To ensure full consideration, candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their materials prior to the review date. Confidential inquiries regarding this opportunity are welcomed and may be directed to Catherine Wilson at (520) 868-7545 or via email at catherine.wilson@florenceaz.gov. Candidates may also request a confidential appointment to discuss the position by contacting Ms. Wilson via email.

How To Apply

To apply, complete the Town of Florence Application(s) below to submit a digitally signed copy to the Human Resources Department. You can find the application packet on the Town’s website.

Contact Information

Town of Florence Human Resources Department 775 North Main Street PO Box 2670 Florence, AZ 85132 Phone: (520) 868-7553 Fax: (520) 868-7571 hr@florenceaz.gov Questions regarding recruitment may be directed to Human Resources at hr@florenceaz.gov.

EEO/ADA Employer

The Town of Florence is an Equal Opportunity/ADA employer.