Municipal Town Manager: Lead Finance, Staff & Community

Maine Town & City Managers Association; Gray (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Town of Gray is seeking a capable Town Manager to serve as chief administrative officer under the Council/Town Manager form. You will oversee daily operations, implement Council priorities, manage a staff of about 51 employees, and lead the town’s $13 million annual operating and capital budget.

You will partner with the Town Council to set strategic goals, supervise finance, capital planning, employee relations, and community development, and act as the public face of local government while

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a municipal or similar complex environment
• Strong skills in finance, capital planning, employee relations, and community development
• Demonstrated ability to listen, engage, and communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, and citizens
• Commitment to ICMA and Maine Town & City Management Association standards
• Integrity, leadership, and strong verbal/written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Town Council to set and achieve strategic goals
• Oversee all administrative functions, including finance, capital planning, employee relations, unions, and community planning
• Lead, mentor, and retain a professional staff, ensuring high performance and positive workplace culture
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Council, staff, and the public, fostering trust and transparency
• Promote the Town’s values and initiatives through effective communication and public engagement

Skills

Municipal management

Finance management

Capital planning

Staff leadership

Job description

The Town of Gray is seeking a capable Town Manager to serve as chief administrative officer under the Council/Town Manager form. You will oversee daily operations, implement Council priorities, manage a staff of about 51 employees, and lead the town’s $13 million annual operating and capital budget.

You will partner with the Town Council to set strategic goals, supervise finance, capital planning, employee relations, and community development, and act as the public face of local government while