Work is performed independently with general policies established by the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of public administration, with particular reference to municipal administration, including the basic principles of organization and budget preparation;
Knowledge of Village/Town organization and functions;
Knowledge of the relationships within local government and other levels of government;
Knowledge of research methods and techniques utilized to assemble, organize, and present in written or oral form statistical, financial, or factual information derived from a variety of sources;
Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and other requirements governing local government;
Computer literacy, good writing and presentation skills.

DUTIES AND EXAMPLES OF WORK

The Municipal administrator is responsible to the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen and will attend the meetings of the Trustees/Selectmen. Direct assistance to the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Summarize and organize materials sent to Trustees/Selectmen;
Research topics of concern and prepare action recommendations as requested by the Boards;
Review and evaluate policies, and administer regulations and make recommendations.
Carry out the policies, plans and programs established and approved by the Boards.
Serve as a representative of the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen or contact in communications with Local, State, and Federal agencies in matters pertaining to the Village/Town; Acts as liaison between the Trustees/Selectmen and other Village/Town boards, committees, officials, and employees, as required.
Develop and maintain a list of projects, appropriate priorities, and action program, including a time/due-date calendar;
Research funding sources and prepare grant applications;
Assist Trustees/Selectmen in using their time and facilities most effectively;
Assist and coordinate the preparation of the Village/Town's financial programs, including annual budgets and monthly financial reports;
Assist other Village/Town Departments with performance of their duties as requested by the Trustees/Selectmen.
Investigate methods for improving cost control and containment and increasing efficiency of Village/Town services. Institute such methods as approved by the Trustees/Selectmen.
Act as the Zoning Administrator in accordance with zoning regulations as passed by the Village/Town.
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen may assign or delegate.

WORKING HOURS

The hours of the Municipal administrator will be established by the Trustees/Selectmen Boards. The Municipal administrator will work full time salaried.

This time will include attending the outside normal working hours meetings as required for the Boards of Trustees/Selectmen. Hours worked for each entity will be recorded and tracked, and reported monthly to the Trustees/Selectmen Boards.

COMPENSATION

The compensation of the Municipal administrator shall be established by the Johnson Trustee/Selectmen Boards and he/she shall be subject to the personnel rules of the municipalities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration
Minimum of three years of experience in an administrative capacity in either a municipal or business environment
Ability to deal with the public, other officials, members of other boards and state and federal officers or representatives in a manner that is diplomatic, firm, and knowledgeable
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees/Selectmen may find appropriate and acceptable
The Municipal administrator will be selected with special reference to experience in the area of business, financial, or municipal management; knowledge of municipal electrical, water, wastewater and highway systems; and familiarity with local, state and federal government procedures.