Town Manager
Job Description:
The Town of Richlands, Virginia is currently seeking applicants for the position of Town Manager.
Minimum requirements for the position include a bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, public or business administration, with a master’s degree preferred. This is a complex professional and administrative position, that involves public and/or private sector management. Previous experience with government/local government, deputy or assistant, department head in an organization similar with similar or greater complexity, with a background in budget, staffing, and electrical engineering as it applies to public works, water, and environmental administration is preferred.
Competitive candidates must demonstrate achievement in a broad range of areas, including working effectively with a Town Council, Regional Partners and Facilities, the community, businesses, and the ability to promote economic development.
The salary for the position is negotiable, based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include participation in Virginia Retirement System, paid time off, group life insurance, and medical insurance.
The Town of Richlands is a full-service municipality that operates under a Council/Manager form of government with a 2022-2023 adopted budget over $17 million and a staff over 100 full and part-time employees. Seeking an innovative and visionary consensus builder with outstanding management and operational skills able to empower staff and ability to successfully achieve desired established goals.
The Town will be accepting applications until the position is filled with initial review of application to be begin on February 14th, 2023. Please submit your application, resume, and cover letter directly to the attention of Human Resources, at Town Hall at 200 Washington Square Richlands, VA 24641 or by email to jobs@richlands-va.com. Please include cover letter, resume, and town applications when applying.
Please visit the Town of Richlands website, http://www.town.richlands.va.us for job application and full job description.
The Town of Richlands is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
