Town Manager Job in Montpelier 05602, Vermont Us
TOWN MANAGER
The Town of Wilmington, Vermont seeks an experienced leader for the position of town manager. Wilmington (pop. 2000) is a rural community facing new challenges recovering from significant flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene. The town is located in Southern Vermont's Green Mountains near the Mount Snow ski area. With more than 1,600 vacation homes, Wilmington has seasonal and weekend increases in population.
The manager reports to a five-member selectboard and supervises all town departments. The town has employed a town manager since 1967. The current operating budget is $3.82 million with 24 full-time employees and four part-time employees. The manager is the town's chief administrative officer and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town. Responsibilities include financial management and budgeting, community and
intergovernmental relations, and personnel administration. A full job description is available at www.wilmingtonvermont.us .
A working knowledge of municipal practices, budgeting, finance, personnel administration, and public relations is essential. A bachelor's degree and five years of management experience are required; a master's degree in an appropriate discipline is preferred. Hiring range is $65,000 to $73,000 with an excellent benefit package.
To apply, please send a confidential cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Wilmington Manager Search
c/o VLCT
89 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
You may also email to eharrington@vlct.org with Wilmington in the subject line. Resume review will begin on December 5, 2011.
The Town of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.