Strategic Deputy Town Manager — Local Government Leader

Town-of-Hanover; Hanover (NH); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Deputy Town Manager is a senior executive at Town of Hanover, NH, providing administration, coordination, and oversight of Town government. You will manage assigned departments, guide cross-department projects, support Selectboard priorities, and offer policy, financial, and organizational guidance.

You will lead major initiatives, help with budgeting and capital planning, and build strong relationships with Dartmouth College and regional partners to ensure professional public service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, management, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government or comparable organization.
• Significant management or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing complex projects with elected officials, boards, department directors, and the public.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Town Manager with day-to-day administration and oversight of Town government.
• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management to assigned department directors.
• Coordinate activities across Town departments and identify opportunities to improve operations, communication, accountability, and service delivery.
• Assist with implementation of Selectboard policies, objectives, and annual priorities.
• Research municipal issues and prepare recommendations, reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Attend Selectboard meetings and other public meetings as assigned.
• Represent the Town Manager before boards, committees, community groups, government agencies, and partner organizations when requested.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Review departmental operating requests, staffing proposals, capital needs, contracts, and major expenditures.
• Assist with the Capital Improvement Program and long-range financial planning.
• Evaluate the long-term financial and operational implications of proposed programs and projects.
• Lead major projects assigned by the Town Manager, establishing project scopes, schedules, responsibilities, budgets, and performance measures.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, Town departments, outside agencies, and community partners.
• Assist with long-range organizational and community initiatives.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Dartmouth College, neighboring municipalities, regional organizations, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other governmental partners.
• Support recruitment, employee development, retention, performance management, and organizational succession planning.
• Mentor department heads and emerging municipal leaders and promote cross-training and the development of institutional knowledge.
• Assist the Town Manager in evaluating organizational structure, staffing, policies, and management systems.
• Promote a workplace culture emphasizing professionalism, collaboration, accountability, innovation, respectful communication, and public service.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Connaissances

Municipal management

Project management

Leadership

Policy analysis

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public administration/related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Description du poste

The Deputy Town Manager is a senior executive at Town of Hanover, NH, providing administration, coordination, and oversight of Town government. You will manage assigned departments, guide cross-department projects, support Selectboard priorities, and offer policy, financial, and organizational guidance.

You will lead major initiatives, help with budgeting and capital planning, and build strong relationships with Dartmouth College and regional partners to ensure professional public service and