Position Announcement
Town Administrator
Town of Rome, WI (Population 3,093)
The Town of Rome is seeking a Town Administrator who is a dedicated, innovative and community-
focused individual to lead this vibrant and growing community. Located in central Wisconsin’s Adams
County, Town of Rome is known as an outdoor recreation haven with four beautiful lakes, six
championship golf courses (including the world-class Sand Valley Golf Resort), ATV & snowmobiling
trails, hiking & biking and more! The Town of Rome is both a recreation destination and growing
municipality in this part of the state.
Rome is a full-service municipality and prides itself in being a great community to live, work, and play.
Salary $105,000-$130,000 plus excellent benefits, DOQ. The Town Chair and four Town Supervisors
elected on a non-partisan basis, serving 2-year terms. $14.6M total budget including Water Utility,
debt service and TIF, 23 FT and approx. 60+/- PT employees (includes fire, EMS, park & recreation,
etc.). Future emphasis on economic development/redevelopment, housing and budgeting.
Require Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field; prefer Master’s Degree with at
least 3 years progressive municipal management experience. Residency is encouraged but not
required. The Town desires a candidate with a strong background in budget development, personnel
management and community planning and engagement experience; and a leader with organizational
change and development experience. The successful candidate shall possess a high degree of
integrity, have open & positive communication skills, be a team leader with a strong work ethic and
dynamic leadership skills. Candidates with private sector or military experience will be considered if
they can demonstrate accomplishments that directly relate to necessary skills identified.
Visit the community website at https://romewi.gov/ or the detailed community/position Profile on the
Public Administration Website https://public-administration.com/employment-opportunities/ for more
information.
Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC,
Attn: Shawn Murphy, Associate; 24505 250 th Avenue Holcombe, WI 54745 or e-mail
smurphy@public-administration.com; phone 608-370-1663, by April 21, 2026. Confidentiality must
be requested by the applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.