Town Manager

Town of Fraser, CO • Fraser, CO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform the duties necessary to ensure efficient and effective provision of all Town services. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising the operations of the Finance Department, including but not limited to; accounts payable / receivable, payroll, budget preparation, etc. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising the operations of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to; the operation, repair and improvement of the street, drainage, and park systems; managing Town buildings and other properties. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising the operations of the Community Development Department, including both short term and long-range planning, zoning, building administration and code enforcement. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising all economic development programs and initiatives. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising the operations of water production, treatment, storage, and distribution, and wastewater collections, including meeting all State and Federal water quality standards and regulatory requirements. The Manager shall be responsible for supervising the operations of the Upper Fraser Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant and administering the Joint Facility Agreement. The Manager shall have the responsibility for hiring and termination of all employees, except those appointed as Town Officers. The Manager shall act in a supervisory capacity over all Department Heads and employees. The Manager will have the responsibility to ensure that all employees are performing their job tasks, to review all timecards, and to prepare annual employee contracts. The Town Manager will hear any employee complaint and work to resolve the complaint to the employee and Town’s satisfaction. The Town Manager shall perform the functions and duties as specified for the Town Manager within Colorado Statutes and Town of Fraser Code and to perform other legally permissible and proper duties and functions. The Manager will be under the supervision of the Mayor and Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the affairs of local government, including budgeting, land use planning, employee relations, public relations, financing, utility management, capital improvements planning, principles of supervision, training and evaluations, and the use of computers.
• Ability to analyze problems.
• Ability to interpret policies, laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Ability to prepare clean reports and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with the Board and employees.
• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or related field.
• A minimum of five years of experience in the field of public administration or a similar industry.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the operations of the Finance Department, including accounts payable / receivable, payroll, budget preparation, etc.
• Supervising the operations of the Public Works Department, including the operation, repair and improvement of the street, drainage, and park systems; managing Town buildings and other properties.
• Supervising the operations of the Community Development Department, including both short term and long-range planning, zoning, building administration and code enforcement.
• Supervising all economic development programs and initiatives.
• Supervising the operations of water production, treatment, storage, and distribution, and wastewater collections, including meeting all State and Federal water quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervising the operations of the Upper Fraser Valley Wastewater Treatment Plant and administering the Joint Facility Agreement.
• Hiring and termination of all employees, except those appointed as Town Officers.
• Acting in a supervisory capacity over all Department Heads and employees.
• Ensuring that all employees are performing their job tasks.
• Reviewing all timecards.
• Preparing annual employee contracts.
• Hearing any employee complaint and working to resolve the complaint to the employee and Town’s satisfaction.
• Performing the functions and duties as specified for the Town Manager within Colorado Statutes and Town of Fraser Code.
• Performing other legally permissible and proper duties and functions.
• Submit a proposed annual budget to the Town Board of Trustees for consideration and act as the Town's budget officer.
• Communicate issues affecting Fraser residents and businesses to these constituents.
• Be responsible for submitting, acquiring, and monitoring all grants for the Town.
• Be responsible for all purchasing and bidding of services and goods.
• Act as the Town's representative to various organizations and corporations under contract with the Town to provide certain services.
• Prepare and present all reports required by the United States Government, the State of Colorado, and the Town of Fraser.
• Submit written reports to the Board of Trustees outlining the work accomplished by the Manager.
• Be responsible for ensuring the compliance of all franchises with Town Ordinances or Regulations.
• Be responsible in the coordination and implementation of public improvement projects.
• Be the safety coordinator for the Town.
• Develop, implement, and administer a safety program that promotes safety in the workplace as the first priority.
• Provide administrative review of contracts held by the Town.
• Attend all Town Board meetings and perform tasks required by the Town Board.
• Perform whatever additional tasks are required by the Town Board.

Benefits

• Annual contract employment.
• Starting salary range between $175,000 - $215,000 dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Full range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance.
• 4% matching contribution to the Town’s 401(a) retirement plan.
• Optional 4% matching contribution to a 457(b) retirement plan.
• Discounts to the Fraser Valley Metropolitan Recreation Center.
• Free access to Colorado ski areas.
• Up to a $5,000 signing bonus.
• Up to $5,000 for relocation assistance.
• Up to $1,000 a month for 6 months of housing assistance OR a 6 - 12 month lease for a 2-bedroom home in Downtown Fraser at a discounted rate.
• Six-month severance package after the first year of employment.
• Daily use of a town-owned vehicle for business use and reasonable personal use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager