Town Manager

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Contract Senior Management Pembroke Park, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Title: Town Manager

Union Status: Unclassified

FLSA: Exempt

Department: Administration

Supervises: Assistant Town Manager, Department Directors, and all Town Employees

Position

Reports To:

Town Commission

Sworn: Yes

Job Specifications

NATURE OF WORK

The Town of Pembroke Park operates under a Commission Form of Government, with the Town Commission serving as the governing body of the Town. The Town Manager serves as the top administrator of the Town supervising the day to day activities in the areas of Public Services, Finance, and Administration while implementing and enforcing all directives of the Town Commission. The Town Manager is responsible for ensuring all Town activities and operations are in accordance with local, state, and federal policies and regulations.

The employee is expected to exercise a considerable degree of independence, initiative, and good judgment. Major responsibilities for this position also include serving as the Budget Officer in the development and administration of the Town budget, administering capital programs, and aligning Town financials and operations with the strategic plan, goals, and objectives determined by the Town Commission.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Tasks required of those in the position of Town Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Attends Council meetings and presents information and recommendations deemed necessary or as requested by members of the Commission.
• Communicates orally, and in writing, with residents, constituents, vendors, the press, the public, civic groups, and the Town Commission to respond to questions and resolve concerns.
• Regularly reviews comprehensive management reports from all departments and divisions within the Town and reports back to the Commission on individual department operations and issues.
• Attends and participates in professional groups and committees that are relevant and beneficial to Town business.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive employee, resident, and other stakeholder inquiries and complaints with diplomacy and tact.
• Administers and enforces the Town Charter and is responsible for the overall supervision and administration of Town operations.
• Regularly communicates with the Town Commission as a whole in public Commission meetings/workshops/emails and/or individually with each Town Commissioner to deliver progress reports on achieved goals and objectives as well as Town issues/concerns; also compiles a variety of studies, reports, and research for decision making purposes presented to the Commission.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the operation of departments and programs; evaluates organizational issues and problems and facilitates strategies to streamline and improve operations.
• Serves as the official Budget Officer working with the Finance Director to develop and propose the Town's annual operating budget for Commission review and approval; also monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned areas to ensure sound fiscal control.
• Maintains responsibility for intergovernmental relations with other cities, and public and private organizations.
• Provides overall organizational leadership in short and long terms plans and promotes the organizational values through daily operations and interactions.
• Ensures Town workplaces are free of discrimination and harassment in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Creates systems to facilitate and ensure maximum productivity of employees.
• Ensures accountability throughout the Town and enforces disciplinary action when necessary.
• Responsible for approving all new hires and terminations, except for specific senior department director positions as depicted in the Town Charter that are appointed by the Town Commission.
• Makes recommendations on personnel policies and assignments for efficient operation of the Town government to the Commission for approval.
• Enforces all laws, provisions of the Charter, and acts of the Commission subject to enforcement.
• Ensures the Town’s emergency management plans are updated regularly to ensure preparation in the event of a man-made or natural disaster.
• Builds trust, confidence, and rapport throughout the Town with employees, residents, the Town Commission, and the general public that promotes stability and overall excellent community relations.
• Ensures that all services and goods procured by the Town are in accordance with Town purchasing policies and regulations.
• Strives to ensure a high quality of life for all Town residents and visitors in the areas of safety, cleanliness, and pleasant living and working environments.
• Negotiates highly complex contracts and solutions on a variety of administrative, fiscal and special projects; participates in the preparation and monitoring of program or special…