Deputy Town Manager

These duties are a general summary and not all inclusive:

• Provides high-level administrative, supervisory and technical work in all areas of municipal management to assist the Town Manager to discharge the duties of the office.
• Assists the Town Manager in formulating and implementing policies and priorities of the Select Board, Town-wide planning, ongoing issues and other special projects as assigned. 
• Participates in the development of long-range plans, strategic initiatives, and the annual budget.
• Supervises several departments, as assigned by the Town Manager; establishes performance standards with department managers, evaluates performance, provides oversight over personnel actions and ensures that operational objectives are met.
• Serves on the negotiating team, at times as principal negotiator, for the Town in collective bargaining with all municipal unions.
• Supports newly created committees, commissions, boards or programs of permanent or temporary charge by the Select Board or the Town Manager, attending meetings, providing information and guidance, maintaining progress toward objectives, communicating results and consequences and assuring compliance with state and local statutes and regulations.
• Interacts with multiple stakeholders, internal and external. Attends meetings of professional and civic groups, representing the Town.
• Is frequently required to attend evening meetings and to work outside of normal business hours on a regular basis.  In addition, may be required to work on weekends and may be contacted at home any time to respond to important situations and emergencies. 
• Prepares reports, position papers, and recommendations for the Town Manager and the Select Board. 
• Suggests innovative and efficient approaches to providing town services.
• Helps facilitate consistent communication and community engagement strategies across departments.