Town Manager, Naples ME

Start Date: February 11, 2025 | End Date: March 10, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Manager
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The Town of Naples is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Town Manager. The planned start date for this position is prior to May 19th 2025. The Town offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package.  Resume, Cover Letter, at least three references and salary preferences can be emailed to [email protected]. Documents must be received by NOON Monday March 10th.  Call 207-693-6364 x106 with any questions. 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is appointed by the Board of Selectmen and works under an employment contract. This position serves as the chief operating officer and chief financial officer for the municipality. Reporting directly to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the municipality in accordance with Maine Statutes and locally adopted ordinances and policies. This position is responsible for goal setting and planning for the municipality, achieving results and problem-solving, the strong ability to multitask, communicating thoroughly and accurately with employees, elected officials and the public and having the authority to make decisions in the best interest of the community.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Directs the municipal departments to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. 
• Drafts, proposes, monitors and disburses the approved municipal budgets. Remains alert to new and effective methods of fiscal management including grant application and administration.
• Conducts research on various matters and provides supporting data on same relative to Town affairs/concerns.
• Serves as the personnel director for the municipality, hires, supervises and evaluates, disciplines and terminates department heads. Advises department heads in personnel matters. The Town Manager is responsible for all employees under his/her supervision and shall fix the compensation thereof.
• Is the purchasing agent for the municipality responsible for the purchase of all Town materials and supplies, performs all competitive bid processes, is responsible for the letting, making and performance of all contracts for work done for the Town.
• Manages all aspects of public right of way and public property maintenance.
• Drafts and proposes policies and ordinances as deemed necessary for the community.
• Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board of Selectmen as required. In cooperation with the Board Chair, directs preparation of the Board meeting agendas.
• Maintains a liaison relationship and attends meetings with local committees and outside organizations/agencies for the Board of Selectmen.
• The Town Manager shall have control over all municipal facilities, the construction and maintenance of all Town buildings, roads, highways, walks and bridges, parks, recreational areas and all other Town facilities.
• Represents the municipality in public and political forums as necessary, on behalf of the Selectboard. Monitors legislation pending in the legislature; secures policy direction from the Board and communicates same to legislators. May act as liaison to congressional staff or lobbyists.
• Seeks and applies for funding/grant opportunities as they are presented.
• Prepares periodic reports for Selectmen, auditors, and the public as well as any other reporting requirements as necessary for regulatory authorities.
• Maintains an accessible relationship with the public for listening, responding to concerns and complaints, and offering guidance for services not performed by the municipality.
• Enforces and ensures compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
• Carries out other directives of the Board of Selectmen.
• Serves as the backup to the General Assistance Administrator.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A minimum of an associate degree in accounting or business/public management and administration, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Requires five years of senior management with previous experience/knowledge of organization and functions of municipal government.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal programs.
• Requires very sound knowledge of financial management, accounting and auditing
• Requires previous history and demonstration of successful personnel administration.
• Must have a strong knowledge of computer use including word processing, spread sheets, accounting software and computerized reports. IT experience a plus.
• Must also have the ability to communicate effectively both written and orally, work well with the public and use good judgment.
• Must have a knowledge of public way maintenance.
• Must be able to react quickly to changing situations which may be physically taxing.
• Must be positive and direct in striving to achieve results but must at times be able to motivate others to act through persuasiveness and the generation of enthusiasm.
• Ability to act independently and without precedent in the face of problems.

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Maine Driver’s License and maintained a good driving record.

• Will be required to work occasional holidays, weekends and nights.
• Must be available to designated officials by phone 24 hours a day or a designated responder in your absence.

BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:  Required Physical Activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, manual dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, repetitive motions and twisting.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK: Physical work requiring exertion in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Must have hearing and eye sight that permits driving of motor vehicles.

COMPENSATION:                  Contractually Determined

BENEFITS:                               Contractually Determined

HOURS:                                     Full time, year-round, Salary position   

OVERTIME:                             Exempt

SUPERVISOR:                         Board of Selectmen 

DIRECT SUPERVISION:       All municipal department heads

INDIRECT SUPERVISON:    All appointed staff and departments within the Town of Naples