Township Manager - Sparta Township.

New Jersey State League of Municipalities; Sparta Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 2 months

NJ Pension/DCRP

Job summary

Sparta Township, New Jersey, with a population of about 20,000, is seeking an experienced Township Manager to serve as its chief executive and administrative officer under the Faulkner Act. The Manager leads all municipal departments, the annual budget, personnel, labor negotiations, purchasing, and capital planning, implementing Council policies.

The salary range is $170,000–$225,000 with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in municipal government.
• Bachelor's degree is required; a master's in Public Administration or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey municipal law, Faulkner Act, budget and contracts law.

Responsibilities

• Manager acts as Township's chief executive and administrative officer under state law.
• Oversee all municipal departments, annual budget, personnel, labor negotiations, purchasing and capital planning.
• Carry out policies set by the Council and earn the confidence of residents and staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Public Administration

Job description

Population 20,000 38.8 square miles Faulkner Act Council-Manager (Plan B). Full-Time. The Township is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking public manager to serve as its next Township Manager. Set among the lakes and rolling hills of Sussex County, 45 miles from New York City, Sparta is one of New Jersey's most attractive communities: eleven private lake communities anchored by historic Lake Mohawk, top-rated schools, a lively business district, and a tradition of stable, nonpartisan council-manager government dating back to 1960. Appointed by a five-member elected Council, the Manager is the Township's chief executive and administrative officer under N.J.S.A. 40:69A-95 — responsible for all municipal departments, the annual budget, personnel, labor negotiations, purchasing, and capital planning, and for carrying out the policies set by the Council. Medical/prescription/dental benefits after 2 full months and participation in NJ Pension System or DCRP dependent on eligibility. Salary range $170,000-$225,000. The ideal candidate brings: Five or more years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in municipal government, with a proven record in budgeting, personnel leadership, and organizational planning. A bachelor's degree (required); a master's in Public Administration or a related field (preferred). Working knowledge of New Jersey municipal law - the Faulkner Act, budget and public contracts law, and labor relations — or the ability to come up to speed quickly. A steady, accessible leadership style and the ability to earn the confidence of the Council, employees, residents, and community organizations alike. The Manager serves for an indefinite term at the pleasure of the Council. Residency in the Township is not required. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. The Township of Sparta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.