Town Administrator

Town of Manchester MD; Manchester (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Md. State Retirement

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Annual leave

Personal Holiday and Sick Leave

Disability Plan

Flexible Spending Plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

The Town of Manchester MD seeks a Town Administrator to lead day-to-day operations, plan and coordinate activities, and advise the Mayor and Council on policy decisions. The role oversees budgeting and staff across Public Works, Finance, Planning & Zoning, HR and Administration, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing clear organizational leadership.

Salary is 85K–95K with Md. retirement, health and life insurance, and extensive leave benefits, reflecting municipal governance

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma with evidence of advanced training in business, accounting or related fields.
• A degree in management, business, or finance is advantageous.
• At least two years of experience in municipal government with budget development and data processing accounting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs day-to-day operations of the Town.
• Advises the Mayor and Town Council on legislative and policy matters.
• Oversees budgets and compliance across departments including Public Works, Finance, Planning & Zoning, HR and Administration.

Skills

Budget development

Data processing accounting

Grant writing

Employee supervision

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma

Advanced training in business or accounting

Degree in management, business or finance (advantageous)

Tools

Budgeting software

Accounting software

Job description

The Town of Manchester (population 5,424) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Town Administrator. Assumes responsibility for the planning, organization, direction and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the Town. Serves the Mayor and Council by providing recommendations and reports to guide policy decisions. With a 8.9 million dollar budget and overseeing Public Works, Finance, Planning & Zoning, Human Resources and Administration departments, the Town Administrator is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Town through Leadership of the Town’s staff and advising the Mayor and Town Council on legislative and policy matters. Supervises the enforcement of the Town Charter and Town Code and assures that all Town activities are in compliance with the legal requirements of County, State or Federal authorities. Works to provide effective and beneficial direction for the future of the Town of Manchester.

Education: Requires a high school diploma with evidence of advanced training in business, accounting or related fields. A degree in management, business, or finance is advantageous. Must have acquired at least two (2) years’ experience with municipal government. Must have experience with budget development and experience in data processed accounting with a working knowledge of zoning requirements and grant writing. Must possess good organizational skills and have experience with employee supervision. Requires skill in both oral and written communications. Good human relation skills are essential.

Salary: 85K -95K based on experience and qualifications

• Md. State Retirement
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Credit Union
• Annual
• Personal
• Holiday and Sick Leave
• Disability Plan
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan