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Town of Wytheville Job Opening Job Title: Town Manager Department: Administration FLSA Designation: Exempt Posted: 04/15/2025 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. 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. 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.
Town of Wytheville Job Opening Job Title: Town Manager Department: Administration FLSA Designation: Exempt Posted: 04/15/2025 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. 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. 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.