KRW Associates LLC Bayfield, CO, USA
Town Manager Bayfield, Colorado assisted by KRW Associates
The Position-The Board of Trustees is seeking an energetic and experienced Town Manager with a proven track record. The new Town Manager must be eager to become a visible leader and resident within the Bayfield community. The Town Manager works under the broad policy guidance set by the Mayor and Board of Trustees and is accountable to for the proper administration of all Town affairs.
The Town Manager provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans and provides professional advice to the Mayor, Town Board and the department heads. This position manages all departments, agencies and offices within the Town and is responsible for ensuring that all areas operate according to applicable laws and ordinances, sound workflows, efficient processes, appropriate fiscal controls, and within budget.
The successful candidate will assist the Town Board with policy deliberations and advise on implementation. The Town Manager serves as the Land Use Administrator, and will provide guidance to, and administrative duties for the Planning Commission.
The Town Manager manages all municipal employees either directly, or indirectly through subordinate supervisors. There are nine (9) direct reports to whom the Town Manager provide leadership, and mentoring. The Town Manager is involved with staff recruiting, hiring, training, and performance evaluations and oversees the implementation of the employee benefits, addresses grievances, and encourages effective communication at all levels within the Town’s organization.
The Town Manager prepares the annual budget, monitors revenues and expenditures, assures effective and efficient use of resources, including budgeted resources, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
It is the responsibility of the Town Manager to effectively communicate official plans, policies and procedures with internal and external stakeholders including the staff, the public, the media, as well as with Federal, State and Local government representatives.
The successful candidate will help prepare for and facilitate orderly and efficient conduct of official business in Town meetings and as such, is required to possess highly proficient written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable and proficient when making public presentations.