What are the responsibilities and job description for the Township Manager position at Park Township, Holland, MI?
Park Township
Job Description
Job Title: Township Manager
Reports To: Township Supervisor and Board
FLSA Status: Exempt
Summary: Functions as the chief administrative officer of the Township. Plans, develops and implements a wide range of Township services to meet policy directives and address community needs. Oversees the performance and service output of all Township departments and directly or indirectly manages all operating areas not administered by an elected official. Ensures compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations and consistently monitors service quality and the ongoing institution of best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
l. Manages, supervises, and coordinates overall long range planning, strategic plans, public improvements, and general operations to achieve established policy goals for community development and quality service delivery.
2. Directs and coordinates the operations of the Township's departments and staff. Assesses and monitors operations to ensure that services are provided in an efficient, cost-effective and timely manner. Assists administrative staff and department heads in resolving difficult operational issues. Researches new methods to improve Township services. D. Provides overall direction for the selection, supervision, training, evaluation and discipline of all Township employees, either directly or through department heads. Continually monitors the output of the Township's departments and staff performance. Implements and enforces the Township's personnel policies.
4. Coordinates the development of the annual budget, administers fiscal policy, and oversees financial activities. Develops the annual budget for submittal to the Board. and once adopted, ensures the proper administration of the budget. Keeps the Township Board fully apprised of the Township's financial condition and future needs and assists the Board in budget deliberations.
5. Oversees the administration of Township benefits and compensation programs.
6. Represents the Township to the media and at meetings and conferences, as directed. Presents the Township's official position on a variety of issues and acts as spokesperson for the Township.
7. Establishes a proactive approach to public relations through contacts with citizens and community groups and participation in civic activities. Responds to inquiries, resolves citizen complaints and recommends remedial action.
8. Coordinates Township operations with other governmental agencies to reduce the duplication of effort, increase efficiency and maximize the availability of services. Participates in the negotiation and administration of mutual assistance agreements and contracts.
9. Reviews and approves contracts and agreements negotiated on behalf of the Township. Enforces the terms and conditions of all contracts to which the Township is a party.
Supervises special projects and ensures work is completed according to specifications.
10. Attends Township Board meetings, performs research and recommends policies and programs as requested. Implements policies, ordinances, and programs set forth by the Board. Attends meetings of various committees, boards, authorities, and commissions and serves as the official Township representative on numerous committees and boards.
11. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory developments, new administrative techniques, and current issues through continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
12. Performs related work as directed by the Township Board.