The town of Tyngsborough (population 12,380) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic candidates for the position of Assistant Town Manager. Under the general supervision of the Town Manager, the Assistant Town Manager assists in the administration of all town functions.
This position requires sound initiative, judgment, decision-making and ability to work effectively and independently with the public and other officials. Duties include: grant management; project and budget management for all projects under the Town Manager’s jurisdiction; assisting appropriate town entities in all aspects of community planning, including the Town Master Plan; assisting in negotiations with vendors for services provided to the town, and monitoring compliance of service contracts; administering the town’s service contracts; assisting in developing purchasing requests as required under Massachusetts procurement laws; developing and executing contracts as required under Massachusetts General Law; developing, executing, and monitoring the town’s capital plan, serving as a liaison with external groups, residents, elected officials, and other stakeholders; and planning, researching, and writing complex management reports, as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in the field of political science, public administration, business administration, or management required (master’s degree preferred); five years of increasingly responsible related experience in municipal management and/or state government; three or more years in a supervisory role within state or local government; and, valid driver’s license.
This position is a 40 hour-per-week position with an annual salary range commensurate with experience, anticipated hiring range $95,000 $105,000 DOQ.
Send cover letter and resume to Brigette Bell, Director of People and Culture, Town Offices, 25 Bryant Lane, Tyngsborough, MA 01879 or by email at hr@tyngsboroughma.gov
Deadline for receipt of submissions is April 1 at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
The town of Tyngsborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.