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Gulfshoresal lists this Town Manager opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Town of Erie is seeking a strategic, trusted, and highly communicative leader to serve as its next Town Manager . This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing community as it builds upon its strong organizational culture, implements its recently adopted Home Rule Charter, and guides thoughtful growth while preserving the qualities that make Erie such a desirable place to live, work, and visit. Appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Town Council, the Town Manager is the Town's chief administrative officer and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, overseeing the effective administration of municipal operations, and implementing the policies and priorities established by the Town Council. The Town Manager serves as the Council's principal advisor, ensuring transparent communication, sound organizational management, and the efficient delivery of high-quality public services.
Qualifications
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government, including at least seven years in executive or senior administrative leadership, is required.
Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships and working effectively with elected officials is required.
A strong financial background, including experience in budgeting, capital planning, organizational leadership, and long-term fiscal stewardship, is required.
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, public policy, finance, or a similar field is required.
Experience serving as a City/Town Manager or as a Deputy/Assistant City/Town Manager in a similarly complex organization is preferred.
Experience leading a complex municipality, with responsibility for strategic growth, community planning, economic development, and redevelopment initiatives, is highly desirable.
Experience leading organizations through complex water resource, infrastructure, and capital planning challenges, including familiarity with western water issues, long-term water supply planning, transportation systems, and sustainable infrastructure investment, is also highly desirable.
A master’s degree in public administration, public policy, or a closely related field is desired.
ICMA Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM) certification is beneficial.
An equivalent combination of experience and education that enables success as the Town Manager will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
The full salary range for the Town Manager position is $216,000 – $324,000, with an expected hiring range of $250,000 – $300,000 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees\' health, financial security, work-life balance, and overall well-being, including robust medical coverage, a generous retirement program with employer match, paid parental leave, extensive paid time off, and employer-paid disability and life insurance. Employees also enjoy a variety of lifestyle and professional development benefits, including wellness programs, education reimbursement, Community Center membership, volunteer leave, and opportunities for continued learning and growth. Learn more about our options and employee-based benefits at
Questions
For more information or questions regarding the Town of Erie or the Town Manager position, please contact Heather Gantz at
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