Town of Clarksville, IN - Town Manager

SGR•Clarksville, IN

8d•$155,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Town of Clarksville is seeking an experienced, collaborative municipal executive to serve as its next Town Manager. Clarksville is a community of approximately 24,000 residents along the Ohio River, with access to the amenities of the Louisville metropolitan area. Clarksville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Town Council has seven part-time members and appoints the Town Manager to direct day-to-day municipal operations. Serving under Indiana Code 36-5-8 and reporting directly to the Town Council, the Town Manager is the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer and directs the coordination, support, and operation of municipal departments. The Town seeks a creative, visionary, outgoing leader skilled in municipal finance, operations, strategic planning, and intergovernmental relations. The Town Manager will advise elected officials, including within a partisan Council environment, and provide sound analysis of the financial and operational implications of policy choices to support strategic goals and community outcomes. The role also calls for commitment to employee development, community engagement, and excellent customer service. The salary range is $155,000–$165,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Municipal benefits include fully employer-funded retirement, employee and dependent health care for $1.00 per year, leave, and a cell phone and vehicle stipend. The appointee must establish residency within Clarksville’s corporate boundaries within six months of appointment and maintain legal domicile in the Town throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in municipal government, management, finance, or business administration.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience as a City or Town Manager or Assistant Manager, with demonstrated competency in public-sector operations and services.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies may be considered.
Ability to establish residency within Clarksville’s corporate boundaries within six months of appointment and maintain legal domicile in the Town throughout employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Ability to work confidently in a partisan-elected Council environment.
Skills in municipal finance, operations, strategic planning, and intergovernmental relations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs, or a related field.
Experience with economic development, redevelopment, strategic planning, brownfield remediation, grants, public-private partnerships, financial administration, and capital budgeting.
Certified Public Manager, ICMA Credentialed Manager, Redevelopment Administrator, Certified Economic Developer, Lean Six Sigma, or comparable credential.
Collective bargaining and labor-contract administration experience.
Excellent boardmanship skills.

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day municipal operations as the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Direct the coordination, support, and operation of the Town’s municipal departments.
Advise Town Council members individually and collectively on policy matters.
Analyze and explain the financial and operational implications of policy actions to help achieve strategic goals and community outcomes.
Support employee development, community engagement, and exceptional customer service.
Establish residency within Clarksville’s corporate boundaries within six months of appointment and maintain legal domicile in the Town throughout employment.