Village Manager

***COVER LETTER & RESUME REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION***

Pursuant to Section 7 of the Village Charter, the Village Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Village.  The Village Manager directs and coordinates administration of Village government in accordance with the Village Charter and policies determined by Village Council.

• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the operations, programs, activities and services of all departments, offices and agencies of the Village, except as otherwise provided by the Charter and other relevant law.
• Ensures the Village Council is kept abreast of matters pertinent to Village administration.
• Prepares Village Council meeting agendas, ensuring that the Council is fully apprised of the information contained therein, and that items on the agenda will not unnecessarily prolong the duration of the meeting at issue.
• Initiates policy recommendations for the Village Council’s consideration.
• Conducts agenda review meetings with staff, as needed, to review items proposed for presentation to the Village Council.
• Negotiates contracts (including collective bargaining agreements), and other legal instruments, in conjunction with the Village Attorney’s Office.
• Executes contracts on behalf of the Village pursuant to the provisions of the appropriate ordinances.
• Appoints, suspends and terminates all Village employees except those appointed by and responsible to the Village Council; approves promotions, transfers, reclassifications, job evaluations, demotions, disciplinary action and other related personnel actions.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all Village departments.
• Develops long-range fiscal managerial plans and strategies.
• Implements the approved budget and effects a program of budgetary control over expenditures and revenues.
• Attends all Village Council meetings as well as other public meetings scheduled by the Village or in connection with Village business.
• Represents Village administration before various community organizations, business enterprises and governmental entities.
• Develops programs and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Village operations, including appropriate Village staff and/or Council retreats or strategizing sessions.
• Provides guidance and assistance in the development of long and short-range goals for the Village Council's consideration and implements same upon approval by the Council.
• Possesses the ability to work in an increasingly culturally diverse community.
• Possesses the ability to multitask and adjust to changing situations while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness.
• Possesses the ability to deal tactfully, courteously and professionally with all officials and groups, exercising sound and effective judgment in doing so, ensuring the protection of the Village’s goodwill.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree desirable. At least ten (10) years related management experience as department director or manager in a public sector setting. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public administration. Demonstrated financial, management, planning, leadership and communication skills. Knowledge of Personal Computer software application, i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to walk and stand and lift and move records and documents weighing 20 pounds or less. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills and information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with Village staff and other organizations.