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Town Manager
Town of Florence, AZ
Job Summary:
Under general direction of the Town Council, plans, directs evaluates, and ensures the effective delivery of all municipal government services and functions to the residents of the Town of Florence.
Supervision:
This position has supervisory responsibility.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
Serves as chief administrative officer, and directs the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all municipal services through subordinate department heads; makes recommendations to the Town Council for new or modified services addressing the health, safety and/or welfare of the Town’s resident; prepares annual budget and periodic operational and financial reports for the Town Council.
Serves as Town’s personnel officer, developing and administering all policies and procedures related to employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, and safety; serves as the Town’s purchasing agent, supervising the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment; reviews all departmental purchase orders for approval/disapproval.
Directs and evaluates the work of the various department heads through regular staff meetings and reports; participates in all meeting of the Town Council and presents new or modified policies and programs for approval by the Town Council; represents the Town before local, state and federal agencies, and before local or regional citizens, groups and professional associations.
Meets with individual Town residents, attorneys, developers, consultants, vendors and other parties to discuss issues of concern to the individuals and or the Town.
Ensures public access to Town government and planning/development efforts; keeps the Town Council informed on all major matters, transactions, and developments relating to the Town of Florence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Finance or related field and 7 years of municipal or other public agency administrative experience. Master’s Degree plus 5 years of executive management experience at the level of Director, Assistant Town/City Manager or higher, in a municipal government of similar size or larger than Florence
is preferred.
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 15, 2026
Candidates should submit a completed employment application, a current resume, a compelling cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Application.
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$162,043
$243,065
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
Position Type
Full Time
Town of Florence
Address
PO BOX 2670
Florence, AZ 85132-3050
United States
Website
http://www.town.florence.az.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Town Manager
Town of Florence, AZ
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 15, 2026
Candidates should submit a completed employment application, a current resume, a compelling cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Application.
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$162,043
$243,065
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
Position Type
Full Time
Town of Florence
Address
PO BOX 2670
Florence, AZ 85132-3050
United States
Website
http://www.town.florence.az.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
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Town Manager
Town of Florence, AZ
Job Summary:
Under general direction of the Town Council, plans, directs evaluates, and ensures the effective delivery of all municipal government services and functions to the residents of the Town of Florence.
Supervision:
This position has supervisory responsibility.
Duties And Responsibilities:
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
Serves as chief administrative officer, and directs the planning, delivery, and evaluation of all municipal services through subordinate department heads; makes recommendations to the Town Council for new or modified services addressing the health, safety and/or welfare of the Town’s resident; prepares annual budget and periodic operational and financial reports for the Town Council.
Serves as Town’s personnel officer, developing and administering all policies and procedures related to employment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training, and safety; serves as the Town’s purchasing agent, supervising the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment; reviews all departmental purchase orders for approval/disapproval.
Directs and evaluates the work of the various department heads through regular staff meetings and reports; participates in all meeting of the Town Council and presents new or modified policies and programs for approval by the Town Council; represents the Town before local, state and federal agencies, and before local or regional citizens, groups and professional associations.
Meets with individual Town residents, attorneys, developers, consultants, vendors and other parties to discuss issues of concern to the individuals and or the Town.
Ensures public access to Town government and planning/development efforts; keeps the Town Council informed on all major matters, transactions, and developments relating to the Town of Florence.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Education And Experience Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college, in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Finance or related field and 7 years of municipal or other public agency administrative experience. Master’s Degree plus 5 years of executive management experience at the level of Director, Assistant Town/City Manager or higher, in a municipal government of similar size or larger than Florence
is preferred.
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 15, 2026
Candidates should submit a completed employment application, a current resume, a compelling cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Application.
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$162,043
$243,065
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
Position Type
Full Time
Town of Florence
Address
PO BOX 2670
Florence, AZ 85132-3050
United States
Website
http://www.town.florence.az.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Town Manager
Town of Florence, AZ
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
How to Apply
Post Date
Jun 15, 2026
Candidates should submit a completed employment application, a current resume, a compelling cover letter, and a completed Supplemental Application.
Apply Now
Job Details
Salary
$162,043
$243,065
Job Function
Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager)
Position Type
Full Time
Town of Florence
Address
PO BOX 2670
Florence, AZ 85132-3050
United States
Website
http://www.town.florence.az.us
Form of Government
Council-Manager
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Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, budgeting, grantsmanship, and management including staff evaluation.
Knowledge of federal and State of Arizona laws, regulations, and guidelines relating to all aspects of municipal operations.
Knowledge of the Town of Florence Code, ordinances, regulations and policies regarding municipal operations and enforcement requirements.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, elected officials, members of the public, and outside agencies and organization.
Skill in interpreting complex statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Skill in determining the Town’s needs for municipal services and programs, and in determining their priorities and allocating limited resources.
Skill in providing leadership to department heads and in coordinating the activities and services of the various departments.
Skill in providing responsive assistance and advice to the Mayor and members of the Town Council on all matters affecting the community.
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