What are the responsibilities and job description for the Village Manager position at The Village of Indian Point?
Village Manager FLSA: exempt/onsite
Overview
Manages and oversees all aspects of economic development, planning, and zoning. This person is also charged with coordinating the activities of all departments, conducting special projects, maintaining the online presence, and serving as the board liaison for all matters.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Acts as the Village’s Economic Development Coordinator
· Assists in attracting and retaining a diverse business community that supports both residents and visitors to Indian Point
· Maintains, updates, and implements the Village’s policies related to economic development
· Creates and maintains a “user-friendly” system for citizens and developers seeking development opportunities on Indian Point
· Provides administrative support to various non-Village economic development-related organizations
· Researches and evaluates available outside funding opportunities for the Village
· Oversees the development, management, and maintenance of the Village’s geographic information system
· Create and maintain capital improvement plan
Acts as Planning and Zoning Administrator
· Reviews all planning and zoning requests
· Proposes changes to the Village’s zoning and subdivision ordinances to reflect sound planning principles and to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations
· Researches legal descriptions necessary to determine that proposed construction meets current land use regulations
· Maintains and modifies the Village zoning map as needed
· Coordinates review of major developments with appropriate Village staff to assure code compliance
· Ensures that plat maps are correct and properly filed
· Reviews and creates reports on findings to the Planning and Zoning Committee regarding all requests for rezoning or creation of a subdivision
· Reviews all commercial and residential construction documents for compliance with Village land development regulations
· Regularly works with the Village engineer on development
Create and implements the Village ordinances
· Addresses all citizen and business questions regarding ordinances
· Research and write municipal ordinances
· Proposes changes to the Village’s ordinances and procedures needed to implement
_ Participates in public relations and education_
· Serves as the staff liaison to the Board of Trustees, Planning and Zoning Committee, and other groups
· Communicates regularly with various stakeholders, including citizens, Village staff, other government entities, contractors, and developers
· Provides technical assistance to Village officials and the public regarding land use issues as requested
· Develops and implements a communication plan for the Village
_ Oversee the comprehensive planning processes_
· Assures compliance with the Village’s comprehensive plans
· Recommends updates to various plans as needed
· Assists other departments with long-term land use, economic development, or similar plans
_ Oversee the enforcement of ordinances_
· Enforces, with police department and public works assistance, Village residential and commercial ordinances related to building, development, and nuisances
· Responds to complaints from residents regarding ordinance violations, mediates disputes, and resolves neighborhood problems regarding those alleged violations
· Appears in court representing the Village
· Prepares required reports, memos, notices, and correspondence relating to work activities
_ Coordinates the activities of all departments and employees_
· Coordinates the daily work of all departments to ensure cooperation and task completion
· Supervises all departmental staff
· Approves all department purchases prior to orders being placed
· Oversee all purchases to ensure both optimal quality and cost
· Ensures employee performance evaluations for all staff are completed on a yearly basis
· Oversee needed discipline for all staff and tracks all applicable documentation
· Maintains all employee records and files ensuring accuracy, security, and privacy
Develops and manages the municipality budgets
· Proposes line-item budget based on prior year
· Tracks expenditures monthly
· Receives and tracks monthly expenses to stay within budget
· Prepares and distributes the appropriate information needed to prepare the annual budget
· Oversee and maintains an annual budget
Serve as liaison to third party contractors
· Communicate and instruct:
o Human Resources
o Village Engineers
o Legal representation
o Auditor
o Financial contractors
o Benefits provider
_ Coordinates special projects_
· Assists the Board Chairperson and Board of Trustees on special projects
· Completes and coordinates all special projects
· Write reports and make presentations outlining the results
Education and Experience
The person in this position must have a bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, or a related field. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible local government or urban planning work experience is strongly recommended, with at least three years of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Budgeting principles, practices, and procedures
· Supervisory principles, practices, and procedures
· Construction standards and zoning requirements
· Village ordinances related to planning and zoning
· General layout of the Village
· Plan review process
· Principles, policies, and procedures related to professional land use management
· Public infrastructure and construction techniques
· Global positioning systems and practical applications
· Grants administration and financial compliances
· Construction and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment
· Principles and practices of municipal public works engineering
· Public works project planning, development, and construction
· Construction standards relating to structural, mechanical, electrical, and life safety requirements
· Computer operations and applications, including word processing and spreadsheets
· Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
· Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, as well as complex mathematical operations
· General functions and operations of municipal government
Skills and Abilities:
· Apply supervisory techniques to practical situations
· Manage a departmental budget
· Develop bid specifications
· Effectively negotiate contracts and other agreements
· Inspection techniques
· Use and interpret data from a global positioning system
· Determine work needed from visual inspections
· Read and understand rezoning and subdivision plans and proposals
· Interpret maps and aerial photographs
· Express and implement ideas on technical subjects clearly and concisely
· Plan for future public works improvements projects and Village facility needs
· Compile data, analyze information, and draw conclusions
· Explain complex concepts in layman’s terms
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Village officials, employees, and officials of other governmental bodies
· Meet and work with contractors, engineering firms, suppliers, and the public
· Understand, interpret, and enforce applicable codes and ordinances accurately
· Maintain confidentiality
· Use various types of office software, including word processing and spreadsheets
· Excellent attention to detail and effective time management for projects
· Complete detailed work accurately and timely
· Work as a team member with other employees
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Develop, implement, and follow departmental and Village policies and procedures
· Ability to effectively present presentations or hold speaking sessions to groups or media
visit www.indianpoint-mo.gov for more information.
** The pay range for this position is $60,000–$80,000 annually, with final compensation determined by experience, skills, and qualifications
** This position is integral to maintaining a well-managed community environment that prioritizes resident satisfaction while ensuring regulatory compliance. We seek a dedicated professional capable of balancing administrative expertise with strong interpersonal skills.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why are you applying for this position and what interested you most?
- Is the salary range acceptable to you?
- This position may include occasional night or weekend work. Would this be acceptable?
Experience:
- local government: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000