Assistant Town Manager

The Berkley Group, LLC | Town of Abingdon, VA

Date Posted: 1/28/2022 2:36:36 PM

Description:

The Town of Abingdon is seeking an experienced local government professional to serve as Assistant Town Manager. The successful candidate reports to the Town Manager and will work on a wide variety of strategic priorities, employee-focused initiatives and manage high-level projects that require Town-wide coordination. The Assistant Town Manager is expected to provide leadership and direction to internal service departments including Finance, Information Technology, Recreation, and Human Resources. However, final responsibilities may be adjusted depending upon the successful candidate’s education, experience, and strengths.

The Town Manager has identified several organizational challenges, issues and opportunities, including:

• Adapting and managing in a COVID and post-COVID environment. • Attracting and retaining a quality workforce.
• Building strong internal policies and practices in workforce planning and management.
• Collaborating with and understanding the various perspectives of community stakeholders and interest groups to balance aspirations with overall Town needs and resources.
• Enhancing internal working relationships and creating collaborative working relationships across Town departments.
• Supporting staff’s professional development and modelling a strong work ethic and commitment to the community.

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and improve operations, streamline work processes, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to provide quality and seamless Town services. For the full recruitment profile, please visit www.bgllc.net.

Salary Information: $90,000-$103,146
Application Deadline: 02/28/2022

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume, with salary expectations and professional references, to The Berkley Group via email at margaret.schmitt@bgllc.net. While the position is open until filled, a review of candidates will begin on or around February 28, 2022; however, highly-qualified candidates may be invited for interview at any time. Inquiries relating to the Assistant Town Manager position may be directed to: Margaret Schmitt The Berkley Group P.O. Box 181 Bridgewater, Virginia 22812 Email: margaret.schmitt@bgllc.net Mobile: (434) 851-5814

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