Town Administrator – Town of Brookfield

Status: Full-Time (Permanent)
Salary: $93,600 to $114,400 annually, based on experience.

Position Overview

The Town Administrator performs complex professional, administrative and management work in providing daily control over ongoing town activities, as well as assisting and advising the Select Board to discharge the duties of their office. Providing executive leadership, in areas of policy formulation, fiscal affairs, labor relations, and organizational development, the Town Administrator acts as the agent for the Select Board.

How to Apply

Those interested should send a letter of interest and resume to selectmen@brookfieldma.us.

Brookfield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Full job description below.

Summary

The Town Administrator performs complex professional, administrative, and management work in providing daily control over ongoing Town activities, as well as assisting and advising the Board of Selectmen to discharge the duties of their office. As the senior member of the Town’s professional staff, the Town Administrator leads and facilitates the work of the Town’s operating agencies to ensure effective and efficient delivery of Town services.

The Town Administrator acts as the agent for the Board of Selectmen and serves as the Board’s initial point of contact. The Administrator provides executive leadership for the Town in areas of policy formulation, fiscal affairs, labor relations, and organizational development.

MUNICIPAL EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED.

Supervision

The Town Administrator is appointed by, is responsible to, and works under the policy direction of, the Board of Selectmen. The employee is required to exercise considerable and significant independent judgment and initiative, within established policies and procedures and the requirements of federal, state and local law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as Chief Administrative Officer:

• Supervises, directs, and assumes responsibility for the efficient administration of all functions and activities for which the office of Town Administrator is given authority.
• Plans, directs and supervises the work of the Office of the Selectmen and Administrator, including preparation, monitoring and oversight of department operating budget.
• Conceptualizes and puts into operation department and Town-wide goals and objectives.
• Provides professional advice to a variety of officials, departments, boards and committees concerning the development, implementation and administration of policies and regulations.
• Coordinates the activities of many independent boards, commissions, and departments; maintains a close working relationship with all municipal department heads.
• Prepares for Town Meetings, including preparation of town meeting warrants and specific warrant articles.
• Acts as primary liaison with all legal counsels on matters relevant to the Town.
• Identifies available grants and prepares and submits grant applications.

Serves as Chief Personnel Officer:

• Directs and administers all Human Resources functions for all Town personnel (excluding School personnel), including wage and salary administration, collective bargaining, and performance evaluations.
• Recommends appointment and removal to the Board of all department heads and officers.
• Conducts collective bargaining and contract negotiations, and dispute resolution involving any labor matter.
• Assures compliance with all state and federal personnel mandates (ADA, FMLA, Ethics, etc.).
• Serves as the Town’s Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Officer, ADA Coordinator, and Sexual Harassment Officer.

Serves as Chief Financial Officer:

• In conjunction with the Town Accountant, ensures that full and complete records of the financial and administrative activities of the Board are maintained.
• Develops the annual operating budget for the Town and works on the capital improvement plan.

Serves as Chief Procurement Officer:

• Directs and controls procurement process, procedures, and best practices.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws as they apply to municipal operations.
• Thorough knowledge of Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, State Ethics Law, and Municipal Finance.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with the public and government representatives.
• Proven leadership ability, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of motivation.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Word and Excel).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience as a municipal administrator.
• Experience in collective bargaining, human resource management, and purchasing preferred.
• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officer (MCPPO) designation preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This is an office-based job performed under typical office conditions. The Town Administrator may frequently be required to work outside of normal business hours, including all Board of Selectmen evening meetings and Town Meetings.

This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.