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Town of Dover-Foxcroft - Town Manager

Start Date: December 11, 2024 | End Date: January 11, 2025
County: Piscataquis County
Job Type: Manager
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The Town of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Town Manager to help our community preserve its rich heritage while leading us toward a vibrant future.  This is a unique opportunity, as the Town Manager role has been occupied by only two different managers for almost fifty years. 

Nestled in the heart of Maine, along the beautiful Piscataquis River, Dover-Foxcroft blends friendly rural living with local amenities, providing the community and visitors with immediate access to indoor and premier outdoor recreation, restaurants, shopping, healthcare, top notch public and private education, all framed within the beauty of nature. 

Dover-Foxcroft has a population of 4,400 and serves as the county seat, primary service center, and cultural hub for Piscataquis County.  The Town Manager reports to a supportive seven member elected Select Board.  Dover-Foxcroft employes a 29 full-time (45 FTE overall) workforce throughout nine departments.  Supporting the financial needs of the town is an $8.3 million budget, excluding the school budget and county tax.        

Candidates for this position must possess thorough knowledge of public administration, including financial, personnel, and project management skills.  The ability to effectively communicate in public forums as well as with individuals from the public, elected officials, employees, business community, and governmental officials, in order to build trust and sincere engagement.

This is a full-time position requiring a hands-on and collaborative leader that possesses the ability to help develop, support, and progress the vision of the community, elected officials, and town staff.  A comprehensive benefit package as well as salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications will be provided.

The Maine Municipal Association will be assisting the Elected Officials of Dover-Foxcroft in the search for the next Town Manager.  To apply, please submit a detailed letter of interest and resume by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, as well as any questions regarding this position via email to [email protected]; by fax at 207-624-0118 or via U.S. mail to:

                             Director of Human Resources

                             Maine Municipal Association

                                   60 Community Drive

                                 Augusta, Maine  04330

                                                                     Dover-Foxcroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

                                                                                       https://dover-foxcroft.org/                                                           

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