Assistant Town Manger

Company: Town Of Billerica
Location: Billerica
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

The Town of Billerica, with a population of 43,784 and an annual budget of $184,362 million seeks qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Town Manager. The Town operates under a Strong Manager Charter and is governed by a five-member Board of Selectmen.

The Assistant Town Manager will perform highly responsible professional functions to include assisting in the planning, coordination and administration of municipal operations. This position will provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; coordinate and participate in management and system analysis and service and procedure improvements. Providing professional advice to the Town Manager and Department Heads as well as assisting the Town Manager in the preparation and administration of the Town Budget and Capital Improvement Program is essential to this position.

In addition, this position will be responsible for communicating a wide variety of municipal information to employees and the general public through various social media platforms as well as traditional means of information dissemination. Establishing and maintaining very close contact with news media is an integral role required of this position.

Qualifications:

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• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or other related fields.
  
• Three to five years of increasingly responsible local government management experience
  
• Ability to organize and express ideas through excellent oral and written communications to a wide variety of audiences such as elected officials, residents, developers, business owners and colleagues
  
• Proficiency with various software , social media and a variety of technology platforms
  
• Possesses group and task facilities skills with a collaborative approach in providing municipal services
  
• Demonstrates a sense of integrity and ability to maintain confidential matters
  
• Practiced experience with Massachusetts, Public Constructions and Designer Selection Laws
  
• Familiarity with Mass General Laws as they pertain to municipal government
  
• Capacity to oversee all municipal operations in the absence of the Town Manager
  
  
  Salary and Benefits: This position's salary will depend on qualifications and experience with a range of $83,468 to $114,110. Town employees receive a full benefit package that includes health, dental and life insurance as well a defined contribution retirement plan.
  Application Process: Complete an on-line application at town.billerica.ma.us and attach a resume and cover letter stating motivation for consideration. The deadline for application materials will be January 29, 2021 by 4:00 PM.
  
  Applications can also be sent to:
  
  Cathleen B. O'Dea
  Assistant Town Manager
  365 Boston Road
  Billerica, MA 01821
  
  The Town of Billerica is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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