04/25/2025
Job Title: Town Administrator
Currently the Town of Scottsville is looking for a Town Administrator. Please read the following description. If interested in applying, please go onto our website: www.scottsville.org and apply.
Location: Town Office
Department: Administration
Supervisor: Mayor, appointed by Town Council
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Status: Full-time salaried
Prepared Date: April 2025
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Chief Administrative Officer for the Town. The Town Administrator has responsibility for the
efficient administration of all Town functions, with the exception of the Police Department. The
Town Administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Town Council.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Formulates and recommends policies to solve present and future issues and adjust to social
and economic trends
• Supervises the implementation of the Town’s capital projects
• Interacts with the Town Council and provides direct administrative assistance and advice to
Council members and committees
• Supervises and participates in preparing agenda and agenda materials for the Town Council’s
consideration
• Frequently consults with Town Attorney for legal counsel
• Handles and resolves resident and buisness concerns
• Conducts Town business with federal, state, regional, and local jurisdictions and
organizations (i.e. FEMA, VDOT, Albemarle County, Fluvanna County)
• Promotes the Town as a good place to live and work; encourages and facilitates business
start-ups and expansions
• Administers the Town personnel policy established by the Town Council; interviews,
supervises, evaluates, and disciplines subordinate employees. Including supervision of Town
Clerk and Town Maintenance employees.
• Sets and carries out administrative policies and procedures
• Serves as Town Treasurer with oversight of all accounting functions including budgeting,
maintenance of records, procurement, tax collection, and accounts payable.
• Provides monthly financial reports to Town Council
• Evaluates, develops, and recommends fiscal policy that will result in sound fiscal
management
• Develops and implements expense, revenue, and capital improvements budgets and prepares
forecasts of future financial conditions
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• Provides leadership in securing available federal and state grants and matching fund programs
• Serves as Zoning Administrator, including permit and plan review, zoning enforcement, and
other duties ascribed to that position by the Zoning Ordinance. Experience preferred
• Attends the Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board meetings as an advisor on
related zoning matters
• Ensures business continuity by delegating or transitioning responsibilities during absences
• Performs related duties as assigned
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical Demands
• Tasks involve the ability to exert very light physical effort involving some combination of
sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling; and may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or
pulling of objects and materials of light weight
• Subject to working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours
Sensory Requirements
• This job has no unusual sensory requirements
Environmental Factors
• Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions
• Travels to off-site locations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Associate degree and two+ years’ experience, Bachelor’s degree, or five+ years’ experience in
local government or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or closely related field OR
five+ years’ leadership experience in local government. Responsible proven oversight of an
annual budget of at least $500,000.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, other public officials, and
representatives of other organizations including businesses, vendors, contractors, and other
state, regional, and local jurisdictions
• Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures
and standards to new situations
• Ability to make sound decisions and exercise good judgment
• Requires the ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and motivate employees
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• Ability to effectively train others
• Good oral and written communication skills
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Virginia Driver’s License
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Cover Letter and Resume
Three Professional References
Background check for finalists
SALARY RANGE: To be determined, based on experience. Includes substantial benefit
package.
The Town of Scottsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified
individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
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