Key Skills

Job Description

The town of Winchester seeks an experienced and collaborative municipal leader to serve as its next Deputy Town Manager. This is a senior-level management position that provides broad administrative and operational support to the Town Manager and works across Town government to promote effective, efficient, and responsive municipal services. Working under the general direction of the Town Manager, the Deputy Town Manager assists in the overall administration of Town government in accordance with the town bylaws, and applicable state and federal laws. The position provides leadership and coordination across assigned municipal departments, manages significant town-wide initiatives and special projects, and serves as Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager’s absence. The successful candidate will be a strategic, highly organized, and collaborative professional who can effectively navigate complex municipal issues, build productive relationships with department heads and boards and committees, communicate effectively with residents and stakeholders, and translate organizational priorities into successful initiatives. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree (MPA, MBA or related degree) and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal or public-sector management, including supervisory experience. Master’s Degree preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license. MCPPO certification highly preferred. Full salary range: $118,908 to $177,040 per year; starting rate depending upon qualifications. See full description here. AA/EOE

Core Responsibilities

Support the Town Manager in administering town government, coordinate assigned municipal departments, and lead town-wide initiatives and special projects. Serve as Acting Town Manager in the Town Manager’s absence and promote effective, efficient, and responsive municipal services.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible municipal or public-sector management experience, including supervisory experience; a master’s degree is preferred. A valid driver’s license is required, and MCPPO certification is highly preferred.