Full Job Description
Town of Wytheville
Job Opening
Job Title: Town Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt POSTED: 12/06/2024
ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $116,272 to $193,676 Commensurate with Experience
POSITION SUMMARY: Town Manager performs high-level administrative, technical, and professional work
in directing and supervising the administration of Town government to ensure the effective and efficient
delivery of Town services. Works under the broad policy guidance of the Town Council. Exercises
supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors.
? Job Description is attached. Please review the full list of Duties and Responsibilities.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration,
political science, civil engineering, business management of a closely related field, and five (5) years of
experience as a municipal administrator.
Must have the below basic knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge of modern policies and practices of public administration; working knowledge of municipal
finance, human resources, public works, public safety, and community development.
• Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets; skill in planning, directing and administering
municipal programs; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their
completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, Town officials and the public; ability to efficiently and
effectively administer a municipal government.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualifications
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be considered
for this position. Applications can be found online at https://www.wytheville.org/employment. Applications
are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources by email at human.resources@wytheville.org
or in person at the Town Municipal Building. Please submit a completed application including a resume and
any certifications or special licensures that relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department
of Human Resources with any questions at 276-223-3321.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Class Title: Town Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA: Exempt
Date: October 1, 1994
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs high-level administrative, technical, and professional work in
directing and supervising the administration of Town government to ensure the effective
and efficient delivery of Town services .
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the broad policy guidance of the Town Council.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate
supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the directing and supervision of the day to day activities of the locality,
plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, trains, motivates and evaluates
assigned staff, reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans,
gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations,
coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides professional advice to the Town Council and department heads, makes
presentations to council, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
Communicates in written and oral instructions official plans, policies, and procedures to
staff and the general public.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget, performs cost
control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow, studies
and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Maintains harmony among workers and cultivates and provides a professional relationship
with the Mayor and Town Council. The Town Manager works for the Town Council as a
whole and not individual Town Council members.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making
purposes.
Appoints and removes all department heads, officers, and employees of the Town, except
members of the Council, and Council appointed employees.
Sees that all laws and ordinances are faithfully performed.
Prepares and submits a preliminary annual Town budget. Administers the adopted budget
of the Town.
Advises the Town Council of current financial conditions and any future financial needs of
the Town.
Attends all meetings of the Council at which attendance may be required by the Council.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Recommends for adoption by the Council such measures as Manager may deem
necessary or expedient.
Prepares and submits to the Council such reports as may be required by that body or as
Manager may deem it advisable to submit.
May serve as the head of one or more departments of Town government.
Serves as a member of various employee committees.
Other duties as may be assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in
public administration, political science, civil engineering, business management of a closely
related field, and five (5) years of experience as a municipal administrator.
(B) Salary range commensurate with experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(A) Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public
administration; working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, public works,
public safety, and community development.
(B) Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets; skill in planning, directing
and administering municipal programs; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(C) Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out
assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
Town officials and the public; ability to efficiently and effectively administer a municipal
government.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be bondable.
All applicants will be required to relocate to the Town of Wytheville within six months of
employment, except Wythe County residents who shall be permitted to keep their residence
in Wythe County.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer; calculator, Dictaphone.
.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;
job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer
and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
___________________
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Job Opening
Job Title: Town Manager
DEPARTMENT: Administration FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt POSTED: 12/06/2024
ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY: $116,272 to $193,676 Commensurate with Experience
POSITION SUMMARY: Town Manager performs high-level administrative, technical, and professional work
in directing and supervising the administration of Town government to ensure the effective and efficient
delivery of Town services. Works under the broad policy guidance of the Town Council. Exercises
supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors.
? Job Description is attached. Please review the full list of Duties and Responsibilities.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration,
political science, civil engineering, business management of a closely related field, and five (5) years of
experience as a municipal administrator.
Must have the below basic knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge of modern policies and practices of public administration; working knowledge of municipal
finance, human resources, public works, public safety, and community development.
• Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets; skill in planning, directing and administering
municipal programs; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their
completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with employees, Town officials and the public; ability to efficiently and
effectively administer a municipal government.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for additional Required Minimum Qualifications
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must complete a Town of Wytheville Employment Application to be considered
for this position. Applications can be found online at https://www.wytheville.org/employment. Applications
are to be submitted to the Department of Human Resources by email at human.resources@wytheville.org
or in person at the Town Municipal Building. Please submit a completed application including a resume and
any certifications or special licensures that relate to the advertised position. Please contact the Department
of Human Resources with any questions at 276-223-3321.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Town of Wytheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Class Title: Town Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA: Exempt
Date: October 1, 1994
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position performs high-level administrative, technical, and professional work in
directing and supervising the administration of Town government to ensure the effective
and efficient delivery of Town services .
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the broad policy guidance of the Town Council.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises supervision over all municipal employees either directly or through subordinate
supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the directing and supervision of the day to day activities of the locality,
plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, trains, motivates and evaluates
assigned staff, reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans,
gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations,
coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides professional advice to the Town Council and department heads, makes
presentations to council, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the general public.
Communicates in written and oral instructions official plans, policies, and procedures to
staff and the general public.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget, performs cost
control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow, studies
and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Maintains harmony among workers and cultivates and provides a professional relationship
with the Mayor and Town Council. The Town Manager works for the Town Council as a
whole and not individual Town Council members.
Prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision-making
purposes.
Appoints and removes all department heads, officers, and employees of the Town, except
members of the Council, and Council appointed employees.
Sees that all laws and ordinances are faithfully performed.
Prepares and submits a preliminary annual Town budget. Administers the adopted budget
of the Town.
Advises the Town Council of current financial conditions and any future financial needs of
the Town.
Attends all meetings of the Council at which attendance may be required by the Council.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Recommends for adoption by the Council such measures as Manager may deem
necessary or expedient.
Prepares and submits to the Council such reports as may be required by that body or as
Manager may deem it advisable to submit.
May serve as the head of one or more departments of Town government.
Serves as a member of various employee committees.
Other duties as may be assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in
public administration, political science, civil engineering, business management of a closely
related field, and five (5) years of experience as a municipal administrator.
(B) Salary range commensurate with experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(A) Considerable knowledge of modern policies and practices of public
administration; working knowledge of municipal finance, human resources, public works,
public safety, and community development.
(B) Skill in preparing and administering municipal budgets; skill in planning, directing
and administering municipal programs; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;
(C) Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; ability to carry out
assigned projects to their completion; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in
writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees,
Town officials and the public; ability to efficiently and effectively administer a municipal
government.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be bondable.
All applicants will be required to relocate to the Town of Wytheville within six months of
employment, except Wythe County residents who shall be permitted to keep their residence
in Wythe County.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Personal computer; calculator, Dictaphone.
.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or
hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel
objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check;
job related tests may be required.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that
may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them
from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer
and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and
requirements of the job change.
___________________
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