Town Administrator

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VMERS defined benefit plan

Health insurance (90% employer) or $5,

Job summary

The Town of Arlington seeks an energetic Town Administrator to lead day-to-day municipal operations, manage a small but capable staff, and serve as a primary communications liaison with the Selectboard and residents.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and public-facing communication skills, budget development and management experience, personnel leadership, and a practical knowledge of local government processes in a rural Vermont setting.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and public-facing communication skills.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Personnel leadership and human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of local government and project management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public communication

Independent work

Budgeting

Personnel management

Local government

Job description

Arlington is a historic community of 2,500 people in the mountains of Southwestern Vermont. Located between two mountain ranges along the banks of the Battenkill, Arlington offers an outstanding quality of life to residents and visitors alike. With excellent K-12 local schools, strong youth recreation programs, and a vibrant sense of community, Arlington is attractive to those seeking a rural New England lifestyle in a quintessential Vermont community.

The Selectboard envisions an energetic Town Administrator with strong interpersonal skills, an engaging communication style, and the ability to operate independently with broad direction from the Selectboard. They must be well organized, enjoy engaging with different types of people, and assembling the resources to solve problems, complete projects, and deliver services. Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of local government; the ability to manage projects to successful completion; budget development and management experience; personnel experience; and a willingness to become part of the fabric of the community. Additional information is available at https://arlingtonvermont.org/ .

The anticipated starting salary is between $90,000 and $120,000 depending on qualifications and experience. The benefits package includes participation in the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System (VMERS) defined benefit program (Group B); 90% employer contribution to health insurance or $5,500 in lieu of insurance.