The Village of Dobbs Ferry, New York, is accepting applications for the position of Village Administrator.

Dobbs Ferry is a Village that is not defined simply by a single quality or feature, but instead by many attributes. The Hudson River waterfront, generous open spaces, tree-lined streets, a traditional downtown, and a hillside setting all play a part in defining Dobbs Ferry’s identity.

Dobbs Ferry enjoys a unique location just twenty miles north of midtown Manhattan situated on major train and bus lines. Together with an easily walkable downtown, these qualities make Dobbs Ferry a place where a person can choose to live in a vibrant small-town community of approximately 11,500 neighbors and still earn a living in or near New York City.

Most municipal services are provided by the village, including police, parks and recreation, library, sanitation, public works, building, planning, and fire services.

The village government consists of a 7-member board of trustees including a mayor, with a total general fund budget of $25,647,483 a staff of approximately 71 full-time employees, and 7 part-time employees. For more information go to dobbsferry.gov

The candidate should have excellent leadership and communication skills (written and oral), knowledge of municipal finance, capital budgets, human resources, labor negotiations, community relations, information technology, experience interacting with elected and appointed officials, as well as the ability to work in a team environment. Dobbs Ferry is a 2025 New York Forward grant recipient with a number of infrastructure projects in the works. The candidate should possess strong management skills and experience managing these types of projects. BA/BS degree required with a minimum of 5 years municipal management experience preferred.

Salary is open and commensurate with background and experience.

The Village of Dobbs Ferry is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is fully committed to maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, age, color, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, and other non-merit factors. All persons applying for employment and employed by the Village of Dobbs Ferry shall be afforded equal employment opportunity.

Submit a cover letter and resume to Donald P. Marra, Village Administrator Search Consultant, at donmarra@yahoo.com by March 27, 2026.