The Town of Appomattox is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Town Manager, the chief administrative officer responsible for directing programs and operations of the Town government. The Town Manager has the responsibility for the proper administration of town affairs, serves at the pleasure of the Council, and carries out its policies. Consistent with Council/Manager principles, he or she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Town government and manages and supervises all departments, agencies, and offices of the Town, except the Town Attorney and Town Treasurer, who report directly to the Council. The Town Manager is responsible for developing, and upon adoption by the Council, implementing the annual operating and capital budgets. The Town Manager recommends policies and priorities for the Council's consideration and leads the Town workforce in delivering services and responding to citizen issues or concerns. The Town Manager also serves as Clerk to the Council and as a liaison between the Town Council, regional, state, and local agencies and authorities, and community organizations. The Appomattox Town Council has stated a number of priorities over the next three to five years including addressing aging infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, and sidewalks), promoting economic development, facilitating housing opportunities, seeking federal and state grants for Town projects, and exploring a boundary adjustment.

Town Council has identified the following issues, challenges, and opportunities that the Town Manager will be expected to address within the next one to two years:

• Stabilize staff structure after significant turnover, including hiring a new Public Works Facilities Manager; provide ongoing staff training and development.
• Strengthen the foundational structure of the Town government by working with Town Council to adopt and implement appropriate policies, procedures, and best practices for efficient, effective, and equitable performance.
• Build a stronger and mutually beneficial relationship with Appomattox County; negotiating service agreements while protecting the Town’s interests.
• Renew the arrangement with the Campbell County Utility and Service Authority for the purchase of drinking water.
• Complete important projects such as the Church Street water line, Lee Grant Road improvements, and an infiltration and inflow study.
• Develop an asset management plan for Town facilities and incorporate maintenance and improvement projects into a realistic capital improvements plan.
• Update the Town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan and subsequently revising the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances as implementation tools.

The following education and experience factors are the expected qualifications for successful performance:

• A combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business management, political science, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Three (3) years of managerial and administrative experience in local government; experience in a senior management (assistant city/town manager or department head) position is highly preferred. Management experience in a comparably sized business or non-profit organization will be considered.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, local government finance, public works, and economic development. An understanding of the statutory authority and requirements of municipalities. Local government experience in Virginia is desirable.
• A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International City/City Management Association (ICMA) and the Virginia Local Government Management Association (VLGMA). The goal of becoming designated as an ICMA Credentialed Manager is a plus.
• Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.