Town Manager

Town Manager: The town of Smithfield: Full-time, salaried position. Responsible for the daily operation of municipal government, fiscal management, capital planning, collective bargaining, procurement and management of personnel, oversight of town departments, preparation of an annual operating budget over $98.9M, and other related duties, as defined in the Town Charter. Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree, with an MPA or MBA preferred. Work experience shall consist of a minimum of five years of progressively responsible government, financial experience or equivalent as a Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Chief Financial Officer, or other similar related positions. This position also requires strong financial, budget and public relation skills, personnel management, a strong interest in economic development, strategic planning skills, labor-management negotiating experience, a high level of communication and interpersonal skills, effective coordination with town boards and commissions, and the ability to build consensus with different support groups in the community. Candidates need to work closely with the Town Council and staff to provide open, responsive and consumer-oriented service to the community and provide sound recommendations to the Town Council. Salary range is $150,000- $185,000 DOQ, with excellent benefit package. Send resume, a list of references and a summary of significant accomplishments to the Town Manager Search Committee, c/o Smithfield Town Hall, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 or hr@smithfieldri.gov by Friday, Oct. 11, or until such time as the position is filled. For further information about the position and the town of Smithfield, kindly refer to the Town Manager Recruitment Profile under employment postings on the town’s website: SmithfieldRI.Gov. EEO Employer.