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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
TOWN OF CANTON
AND
TOWN ADMINISTRA 'fOR
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement''), is made and entered into this December 18,2018,
by and between the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, a municipal corporation ("Town"), acting
by and through its Board of Selectmen ("Board or Selectmen"), and Charles J. Aspinwall
("Town Administrator").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Town desires to employ the services of said Charles J. Aspinwall as
Town Administrator ofthe Town of Canton; and,
WHEREAS, the Board, under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 108N,
may contract with the Town Administrator for such services; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to contract for the salary and benefits and to
define and establish certain conditions of employment and set working conditions of said Town
Administrator; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to obtain the services of said Charles J.
Aspinwall as the Town Administrator, and to provide inducement for him to remain in such
employment; and,
WHEREAS, said Charles J. Aspinwall agrees to accept such employment as the
Town Administrator ofthe Town of Canton;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and the mutual promises, terms,
conditions, agreements and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows :
SECTION 1. FUNCTI ONS AND DUTIES OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
(a) The Town hereby employs said Charles J. Aspinwall as Town Administrator to perform the
duties usually and customarily performed by a Town Administrator in accordance with the Job
Description attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Town Administrator shall be responsible for the
day to day management of the municipal departments of the Town subject to the general
supervision and policy direction of the Board. The Selectmen shall retain sole authority to
execute contracts on behalf of the Town, unless the Board of Selectmen by an express vote
delegates such authority to the Town Administrator. The Town Administrator shall perform,
faithfully and to the best of his ability for the Board and the Town, all duties and responsibilities
of a Town Administrator generally imposed by or implied from the laws of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, including, but not limited to, the Town's Bylaws, the Board's policies, other
applicable laws, rules and/or regulations, customs and practices within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, and such other functions, duties and responsibilities as from time to time may
now or hereafter be assigned to the Town Administrator by the Board or the Town Meeting. The
Town Administrator hereby agrees to perform such duties in a timely and efficient manner,
consistent with applicable professional standards.
(b) The Town Administrator represents that his application and resume submitted to the
Board in pursuit of the position of Town Administrator is complete and accurate.Source page 2
date of July 1, 2019 and shall be in full force and effect for a period of three (3) years, to
and including June 30, 2022, unless earlier terminated under the provisions of this
Agreement.
(b) In the event of the death of the Town Administrator while this Agreement is in effect, this
Agreement shall terminate effective on the date of said death.
(c) In the event that the Town Administrator is unable to perform the essential functions of
the Town Administrator position, with, when applicable, reasonable accommodation as
required by law, for a period of six (6) months or more, this Agreement shall
immediately terminate. In the event of a dispute concerning the Town Administrator's
ability to perform the essential functions of the position, the Board acting in its sole
discretion may retain an independent medical expert to perform an examination and
evaluation. Any expense for such medical examination and evaluation that is not covered
by the Town Administrator's health insurance shall be paid for by the Town.
SECTION 3. COMPENSATION
(a) Each twelve-month period during the term of this Agreement shall be a "Contract Year".
For Contract Year 1 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020), the Town shall pay the Town
Administrator for services rendered under this Agreement an annual salary of One
Hundred Ninety-Eight Thousand ($198,000.00) Dollars.
(b) For Contract Year 2 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021) the Town shall pay the Town
Administrator for services rendered under this Agreement an annual salary of Two
Hundred Ten Thousand ($210,000.00) Dollars. For Contract Year 3 (July 1, 2021- June
30, 2022), the Town shall pay the Town Administrator for services rendered under this
Agreement an annual salary ofTwo Hundred Fifteen Thousand ($215,000.00) Dollars.
(c) For the purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the parties hereto agree that the Town
Administrator is an "exempt employee."
SECTION 4. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE PAY
(a) The Board may terminate the employment of the Town Administrator at any time for just
cause. Upon termination for just cause under the provisions of this paragraph, the parties
will only be obligated to the extent explicitly agreed to hereunder, and the remainder of
this Agreement shall be void and without recourse of the parties. For purposes of this
Agreement "just cause" is defined as the Town Administrator's commission of a crime,
violation of G.L. c. 268A, §§ 1, et seq., embezzlement, fraud, conduct involving moral
turpitude, willful or reckless failure to perform his duties as Town Administrator, physical
or mental incapacity to perform the essential functions of the position with or without
reasonable accommodation, or insubordination regarding directives by the Board, whether
or not such acts are committed in the course of the Town Administrator's employment
with the Town. In the event of termination for just cause the Town shall have no obligation
to pay the Town Administrator for anything other than wages which have been earned and
are due.
(b) The Town Administrator may be terminated by the Town for any reason other than just
cause at any time, before expiration of the aforesaid term of employment. In that event,
the Town agrees to pay a lump sum cash payment of six (6) months salary.
(c) The termination of the Town Administrator under this Section shall not interfere with any
rights or obligations that the Town Administrator may have under state or federal law
with respect to retirement benefits and/or the continuation of group health insurance
benefits at the Town Administrator's expense.
(d) The Town Administrator shall not be entitled to severance pay in the case of
non-reappointment or non-renewal of this Agreement.
(e) The Board may suspend the Town Administrator for just cause, at any time during the term
of this Agreement.Source page 3
benefits at the Town Administrator's expense.
(d) The Town Administrator shall not be entitled to severance pay in the case of
non-reappointment or non-renewal of this Agreement.
(e) The Board may suspend the Town Administrator for just cause, at any time during the term
of this Agreement.
SECTION 5. RESIGNATION
The Town Administrator may voluntarily terminate this Agreement and resign from the
position of Town Administrator before the expiration date of this Agreement at any time.
The Town Administrator agrees to give the Board sixty (60) days written notice prior to
the effective date of his resignation, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The
Town Administrator's pay, compensation, expenses and benefits shall cease on the
effective date of his resignation, unless sooner terminated under the provisions of this
Agreement, subject to any rights or obligations that the Town Administrator may have
under state or federal law with respect to retirement benefits and/or the continuation of
group health insurance benefits at the Town Administrator's expense. The Town
Administrator shall not be entitled to severance pay if he resigns from office.
SECTION 6. TOWN ADMINXSTRATOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(a) The Board shall review and evaluate the Town Administrator once each year. Said review
and evaluation shall take place between June 1 and July 1 of each Contract Year and shall
be based on the goals and objectives developed by the Board jointly with the Town
Administrator, as referenced in paragraph 6(b), below. The Chairman of the Board shall
provide the Town Administrator with a summary written statement of the evaluation
findings of the Board and shall provide an adequate opportunity for the Town
Administrator to discuss his evaluation with the Board.
(b) On an annual basis, the Board, will work jointly with the Town Administrator, to define
the goals and objectives which the Board determines to be necessary for the proper
operation of the Town. The Board shall determine the criteria for attainment of such
goals. These criteria shall be reduced to writing and shall to the extent feasible and
reasonable include, but not be limited to, budgetary and financial administration;
personnel administration; supervision of subordinates and leadership; staff development;
employee and labor relations; relations between Town government and the public; policy
development and execution; interaction and communication with the Board; relations
between Town government and other local and state governmental bodies. The goals and
objectives established under this section 6(b) shall generally be attainable within
reasonable time limits specified by the Board or within the limits of the annual operating
and capital budgets of the Town.
SECTION 7. HOURS OF WORK
The Town Administrator will devote his full time and attention to the business of the
Town and will not engage in any other business during normal working hours, except
with the express approval of the Board. The Town Administrator shall notify the Board
of the circumstances of any employment outside of normal working hours that he shall
perform during the term of this Agreement. Any such outside employment shall not
conflict with the performance and discharge of the Town Administrator's duties andSource page 4
responsibilities and shall not be in violation of the Conflict of Interest Law,
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A.
SECTION 8. HEALTH INSURANCE, VA CATION, HOLXDAYS, SICK LEAVE, OTHER
LEAVE, OTHER BENEFITS
(a) The Town shall provide the Town Administrator with group health insurance/life
insurance on the same terms and conditions on which such insurance is provided to other
managerial employees of the Town, including but not limited to premium contributions,
coverage, and plan options.
(b) The Town Administrator shall be entitled to twenty-five (25) vacation days for each
Contract Year covered by this Agreement. Vacation days shall be granted as of July 1st
of each contract year. Such vacation days may be used by the Town Administrator
subject to prior approval by the Board, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld based on the Board's determination ofthe needs of the Town. Accrued, unused
vacation days may be carried over from Contract Year to Contract Year during the term
of this Agreement, up to a maximum of twenty (20) such days . Upon termination of the
Town Administrator's employment for any reason, the Town Administrator shall be paid
for (1) accrued, unused vacation days which have been carried over from the previous
Contract Year, up to the maximum of twenty (20) such days allowed under this
Agreement, and (2) any vacation days which have been granted but not yet used, in the
Contract Year of termination, up to the maximum of twenty-five (25) such days, for a
maximum total of forty-five (45) days. In no event shall the foregoing payment exceed
forty-five (45) accrued, unused vacation days, which assumes the Town Administrator
has taken no vacation days in the Contract Year of termination.
The Town Administrator shall be granted sick days, which sick days shall be earned and
accrued at the rate of one and one-quarter (1.25) days per month during the term of this
Agreement. There shall be no right of buyback regarding such accrued, unused sick days
upon the termination of this Agreement.
(c) The Town Administrator shall receive three (3) days of personal leave during each
Contract Year. Such days shall not accrue and shall not carry over from one Contract Year
to the next. The Town Administrator shall receive up to three (3) days of bereavement
leave for a death in his immediate family, which shall be defined as including a spouse,
in-law, parent, step-parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or in-law's spouse.
(d) All provisions of law of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to retirement,
health insurance, and other fringe benefits shall apply to the Town Administrator as they
generally apply to other employees of the Town, in addition to said benefits enumerated
herein specifically for the benefit of the Town Administrator, except as otherwise
provided in this Agreement.
(e) The following shall be recognized as paid holidays on the day on which they are observed:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday/Presidents Day,
Patriots' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's
Day, Thanksgiving Day, day before Christmas (noon dismissal), and Christmas Day. If any
of the foregoing holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered the
holiday for purposes of this Agreement. If any of the foregoing holidays falls on a Sunday,
the ensuing Monday will be considered the holiday for purposes of this Agreement.
(f) For each Contract Year during the term ofthis Agreement the Town shall provide
payment to the Town Administrator of $350 for enrollment in an approved health club
facility.Source page 5
SECTION 9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Subject to budget availability for such expenditures and prior approval by the Board, the
Town may pay the reasonable expenses of the Town Administrator incurred for
professional development related to his employment as Town Administrator, consisting
of membership in appropriate professional associations and/or attendance at appropriate
conferences, seminars, programs or meetings. Such membership and/or attendance shall
not unreasonably interfere with the performance of the Town Administrator's duties and
responsibilities.
SECTION 10. AUTOMOBILE AND OTHER EXPENSES
The Town Administrator shall use his own, private motor vehicle for all Town business.
Town shall reimburse the Town Administrator for all mileage and parking incurred in the
performance of his official duties and responsibilities under this Agreement, in
accordance with IRS regulations. Such reimbursement shall not apply to mileage incurred
by the Town Administrator for his usual commute between his residence and his office in
the Town. With the sole exception of job-related mileage as set forth herein, the Town
Administrator shall bear all expenses and costs of owning and operating his motor
vehicle, including, without limitation, fuel, repairs, registration, and insurance, and shall
not seek reimbursement of any such expenses or costs.
SECTION 11. INDEMNIFICATION
(a) The Town shall indemnify, save and hold harmless the Town Administrator from
personal financial loss, all damages and expenses, including legal fees and costs, to the
full extent allowed by, and in accordance with the limitations, restrictions and conditions
set forth in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 25 8 for claims made against him arising
out of the performance of his duties and responsibilities as Town Administrator. This
obligation shall survive the termination of this Agreement with respect to such claims
provided that they are based on acts by the Town Administrator in the scope of his
employment hereunder and that such acts occur prior to the termination of this
Agreement.
(b) The Town shall not be required to indemnify, hold harmless, or defend the Town
Administrator for violation of any civil rights if he acted in a willful, or malicious manner
or for any claims arising out of conduct which is outside the scope of his duties or for any
claims which are the result of the Town Administrator's willful, criminal or malicious
misconduct.
(c) Should, subsequent to his service as Town Administrator, the Town call or summons the
Town Administrator to provide information about or testify as to actions that took place
during his tenure as Town Administrator, the Town Administrator agrees that, if called
upon or summonsed, he will cooperate.
(d) The Town may compromise and settle any claim or suit and will pay the amount of any
settlement or judgment rendered thereon without recourse to the Town Administrator, to
the extent that the Town is obligated to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Town
Administrator under this Section.
' (e) This Section shall survive any termination of this Agreement with respect to covered
acts based on conduct which occurred during the term of this agreement.
(f) The Town shall cover the Town Administrator under a public liability insurance policy.Source page 6
SECTION 12. NOTICES
(a) Notices pursuant to this Agreement shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, by the United States Postal Service addressed as follows:
TOWN: Chairman of the Board of Selectmen
Town of Canton
Memorial Hall
801 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR: Charles J. Aspinwall
(b) Alternatively, notices required hereunder may be personally served.
(c) Notice shall be deemed as given as ofthe date of personal service or as ofthe date of
receipt of such written notice as provided by the United States Postal Service, as
applicable.
(d) The Town Administrator agrees to provide the Board with his current address, both
mailing and residential, and telephone numbers.
SECTION 13. TOWN MEETING APPROVAL
The financial obligations called for by this Agreement are subject to appropriation by
Town Meeting. The Board agrees to support and to take reasonable action to obtain
funding for the financial obligations of the Town under this Agreement, including
requesting an appropriation by Town Meeting or funding from other available sources.
SECTION 14. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties hereto and may not be
altered, amended or modified, except by an agreement in writing, signed by all parties,
and specifically referring to this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior and
contemporaneous oral and written agreements and discussions between the parties hereto.
The parties hereto each represent and acknowledge that in executing this Agreement they
do not rely, and have not relied, upon any representation or statement made by the other
party or the other party's agents, representatives or attorneys with regard to the subject
matter, basis or effect of this Agreement.
(b) This Agreement is made and entered into in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the laws of said
Commonwealth. The parties hereto agree that the terms and conditions of this Agreement
shall be construed as a whole, according to their fair meaning, and that the Agreement
shall not be strictly construed against either party.
(c) If any cause of action arising out of, under, or in relation to, this Agreement is available,
such action shall be brought exclusively in a state court of competent jurisdiction in
Norfolk County, Massachusetts, to the exclusion of any other court, and the Parties
voluntarily and expressly agree to submit to the jurisdiction of such court.Source page 7
(d) This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the Town 1s successors and
assigns and the Town Administrator1s heirs, representatives, agents, designees, assigns,
executors and administrators.
(e) If any provision, or any portion thereof, contained in this Agreement is determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement, or portion thereof, shall be deemed severable, shall not be
affected thereby, and shall remain in full force and effect. In the event of a conflict
between this Agreement and the Massachusetts General Laws or the Town 1s Bylaws, the
provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws or the Town 1s Bylaws (as applicable) shall
control.
(t) A failure by any party at any time to require performance of any provision of this
Agreement shall not waive, affect, diminish, obviate or void in any way that party's right
to require performance of the same, or any other, provision(s) of this Agreement at any
time thereafter.
(g) The paragraph headings in this Agreement are for reference purposes only, and shall not
be deemed to affect the substantive meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
(h) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts each of which
counterparts, when executed and delivered, shall be deemed to be an original, and all of
which counterparts, taken together, shall constitute but one and the same instrument.
(i) Each term of this Agreement is contractual and not merely a recital.
G) The Parties will execute all such further and additional documents as shall be reasonable,
convenient, necessary or desirable to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, the Town of Canton, Massachusetts, has caused this Agreement
to be signed and executed in its behalf by its Board of Selectmen and the Town
Administrator has signed and executed this Agreement, both in duplicate. All parties
execute this Agreement as a Sealed Instrument.Source page 8
TOWN OF CANTON TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
BOARD OF SELECT .
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EXHIBIT A
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR (2019)
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BOARD OF SELECTMAN
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
DEFINITION
Position serves as the chief administrative officer ofthe Town, performing administrative,
technical, and supervisory work in assisting the Board of Selectmen to oversee town
departments, activities and projects; researches, analyzes and recommends changes in town
policies, systems and procedures, and serves as liaison and coordinator between elected and
appointed town officials, employees and citizens; all other related work as required.
The Board of Selectmen may from time to time, by majority vote, authorize the position to
perform certain administrative and supervisory functions in its behalf and may from time to time
modify or rescind such authority by like vote.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various
type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the
position.
• Responsible for the professional and administrative responsibilities for directing town affairs,
including the planning, organizing, supervising, staffing, and directing all activities and
operations of town departments and other town agencies under the jurisdiction of the Board
of Selectmen.
• Recommends for appointment, discipline, and removal for department heads, officers and
employees under the Board of Selectmen, and all other town officials and employees for
whom no other method by law or bylaw is provided, excepting persons serving under any
board or commission, which is elected by the voters of the town. Such recommendations
shall be consistent with applicable civil service laws and rules and with labor agreements and
town by-laws.
• Coordinates, oversees, and supervises the activities and service delivery of town departments
and agencies under the Board of Selectmen.
• Oversees, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, to work closely with town's human
resources department to coordinate. but not be limited to matters relating to recruitment,
selection, performance evaluation, wage surveys, training, and all collective bargaining
matters.
• Participates in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets on behalf of the Board
of Selectmen, coordinating such preparation with the Finance Director, department heads,
and representatives of boards and commissions, making such recommendations as may be
advisable or necessary to preserve and maintain the healthy fiscal condition of town
government and its services.
FLSAExempt
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• Serves as the town's affirmative action officer, contract compliance officer, fair housing
officer, and ADA Coordinator, exercising all responsibilities for local compliance with
federal and state mandates for these programs.
• Responsible for the procurement of departmental supplies, materials, equipment, and
services; evaluates responsiveness and quality, and awards contracts for same, as necessary.
• Attends all regular and special meetings of the Board of Selectmen, making
recommendations as necessary and requested; serves on working committees of the board in
order to effectively implement board policies.
• Attends all sessions of town meetings, and makes presentations on request for assisting town
meeting in carrying out its responsibilities.
• Responsible for overseeing the process ofmaintenance, repair, and rental of all town owned
facilities, except those under the Library Trustees and School Committee.
• Maintains full and complete inventory of all town owned property, both real and personal for
inclusion in town insurance policies.
• As authorized by the Board of Selectmen, coordinates the development and preparation of
town meeting warrants, and ensures that warrants and annual reports are printed and
published.
• Acts as town's insurance coordinator, ensuring that all pertinent policies are solicited and
evaluated, available, and in force, that claims for damages are properly processed,
recommends the award of contracts for all policies.
• Negotiates all contracts for employees covered by collective bargaining units and all other
employees on behalf of and subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, except those
under the jurisdiction of the School Committee.
• At the direction of the Board of Selectmen, examines or causes to be examined the conduct
of any division or department under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen, and upon
request, those under other duly elected officers.
• Presents annually a report to the Board of Selectmen and the town, citing accomplishments
and the financial condition ofthe town.
• Performs such other duties, consistent with the office, as may be required by the Board of
Selectmen.
FLSAExempt
June 2015
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SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXCERCISED
Employee works under the policy direction of the Board of Selectmen. Employee exercises
administrative and management responsibilities over town operations and departments under the
jurisdiction ofthe Board of Selectmen in conformance with general directives and objectives set
forth by the Board of Selectmen. Employee seeks advice of the Board of Selectmen on matters
of policy adjustment or where required by law.
As the Board of Selectmen' s representative, employee has supervisory oversight responsibility of
various department heads and staff of approximately twenty-five (25) full -time employees, and
up to three (3) part-time employees, including each department's subordinate staff up to 185
employees. Employee recommends new hires and -terminations, takes disciplinary action, and
evaluates employees subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen. The nature and volume
of work fluctuates greatly, work is subject to significant and daily changes in volume, with the
ability to plan for events based upon prior training and expertise. Staff is located in several
locations, generally on the same work shift. Employee is required to work outside normal
business hours on a daily basis and/or at night on an add needed basis, year round, to work on
weekends and be contacted at home to respond to important situations. Employee has full access
to personnel files, collective bargaining negotiations, lawsuits, and criminal investigations and all
records for the town.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Duties include primary responsibility for a major functional section of the organization for
technical processes, service delivery, and contribution to organizational plans and objectives and
fiscal responsibility for the section, including buildings, equipment and staffing utilization.
Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment could severely jeopardize
department operations or have extensive financial and legal repercussions. Poor judgment could
have a continuing adverse effect.
JUDGMENT
· Guidelines, which may be in the form of administrative or organizational policies, general
principles, legislation or directives that pertain to a specific department or functional area, only
provide limited guidance for performing the work. Extensive judgment and ingenuity are
required to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives
or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or policies. The
incumbent is recognized as the authority in interpreting the guidelines, in determining how they
should be applied, and in developing operating policies for a major functional section of the
organization. The incumbent accepts responsibility while exercising authority for planning,
operating and oversight
COMPLEXITY
The work consists of managerial functions and processes such as planning, organizing,
controlling, coordinating, evaluating, integrating activities and programs for a major functional
area of the organization.
FLSAExempt
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NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Incumbent has constant interaction with local, state, and federal government officials,
community leaders, and any other individuals to protect and promote the organization's overall
interest. Incumbent must possess a high degree of diplomacy and judgment and must be able to
work effectively with, and influence, all types of persons. Duties require a well-developed sense
of strategy and timing in representing the organization effectively in critical and important
situations that may influence the well-being of the organization.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The employee has access to confidential information, including official personnel files, law suits,
criminal records/investigations, client records, and department records, as well as medical and
psychological records .
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A candidate for this position should have a Master' s Degree in Public Administration or related
field. Seven (7) years of municipal government experience in a progressively responsible
management and administrative capacity, possess a valid Driver's License
KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
A candidate for this position should have:
• Extensive multi-disciplined knowledge of municipal government functions, organization,
methods and techniques employed in the operations of such government;
• Extensive knowledge of the statutory, by-law, and other provisions relating to the
organization, functions, and operations of town government;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and processes of municipal
management and administration;
• Considerable knowledge of financial management, budgeting, human resources
management, risk management, constituent services, procurement, and records
management, as they apply to municipal government;
• The ability to analyze a variety of administrative issues, to make recommendations for
their resolution, and implement recommendations;
• The ability to plan, organize, staff, evaluate, direct, and control the administration of
town service programs;
• The ability to ascertain and present facts and ideas effectively, both orally and in writing;
• The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with elected officials,
including schools, department heads, civic and business groups, employees, the general
public, and all other levels of government; and
• The ability to institute projects and studies on own initiative under changing timelines,
priorities, and deadlines.
FLSAExempt
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional
exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions
are generally not unpleasant. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours
in response to emergency situations or to attend evening meetings.
PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS
Physical Skills
Work is typically in an office setting, involving sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping,
walking, and standing. When in the field, may require some agility and physical strength, such
as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the
work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them (up to 50
lbs.). There may be need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials.
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal
motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not
limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology, and other office equipment.
Visual Skills
Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical
purposes.
FLSA Exempt
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