Town Administrator and Chief Operating Officer
Town of Greenwich, CT
General Statement of Duties:
The Town Administrator and Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the administration and coordination of the general government functions of the Town, including the day-to-day operation of the departments under the direction of the First Selectman.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as advisor and chief administrative officer to the First Selectman and the Board of Selectmen in managing the affairs of the Town.
Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding departmental operations, organization, budget and administration.
Recommends such measures, as deemed necessary or expedient to facilitate and improve general government administration.
Represents the First Selectman and the Board of Selectmen in the day-to-day operation and administration of all town departments and offices.
Assists the First Selectman with the development, submission and administration of the overall Town Budget and with the review of each department’s annual budget and of the comprehensive Operations Plan and the Capital Improvement Program.
Represents the First Selectman in the oversight of collective bargaining.
Assists the First Selectman in identifying and prioritizing Town needs and in the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals, objectives and policies.
Serves as liaison between the First Selectman and the various departments, boards, committees, task forces and community organizations.
Analyzes, interprets and reviews issues, policies, departmental operations and budgets, making recommendations and preparing statistical and narrative reports.
Oversees and administers special studies, projects or such other duties prescribed by the Town Charter or required by the First Selectman.
Monitors legislation pending in the legislature that may affect municipal operations and finances.
Communicates policy direction from the Board of Selectmen to congressional staff or lobbyists.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related duties as required.
The Town of Greenwich is dedicated to Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employment.