Assistant Town Manager

General Definition of Work
The position directly assists the Town Manager with complex professional and administrative work as required under the general direction of the Town Manager.  Directly supervises Human Resources,  Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement and Recreation Departments. Makes presentation to various audiences using good communication skills. 

Essential Functions
The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides assistance to the Town Manager; researches issues, makes recommendations, and prepares presentations and written communication on a variety of issues and special projects covering all departments;
• Manages and administers a variety of complex projects and/or grants as directed by Town Manager;
• Meets with Department Heads, or teams of employees as required; offers guidance and advice to departments as needed; attends Town Council meetings;
• In the absence of the Town Manager, serves as Town Manager; represents the Town Manager on various committees and commissions or regional boards;
• Technical advisor to Town Manager, Town Council, and other boards and commissions, providing staff support as needed;
• Managers and updates as required all information technology needs of the town, including the website;
• Collaborates with the Finance Director in creation and maintenance of the Town’s budgets;
• Serves as Risk Management Coordinator, develops loss control policies, ensures compliance with safety requirements and standards
• Provides a high level of customer service by assisting citizens in relation to all aspects of life in the Town; receives and responds to citizen inquiries and requests for service working with appropriate staff;
• Promotes innovation, critical thinking and creativity in developing approaches and solutions to Town needs.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of public administration principles and practices; knowledge of municipal finance practices; comprehensive knowledge of the laws, ordinances  and regulations of the Town; ability to write clear and concise reports, memoranda, directives and letters; ability to analyze complex problems and develop comprehensive plans from general instructions; ability to meet the public and to discuss problems and complaints; ability to plan and direct and coordinate the work of a local government; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, Town Council and the general public.

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a related field and considerable experience in administrative capacity in local government.

Physical Requirements
This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects; work requires climbing, walking, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Requirements
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license. 

How to Apply:
Please submit resumes via email to our Human Resources Manager at mlacks@southbostonva.us.
Additional information on employee benefits is available through the Town of South Boston Human Resources Department  https://www.southboston.com/departments/manager/human_resources_director.php