Town Manager - Herndon Virginia
Town Manager - Herndon Virginia
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USD 220000 - 220000
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Job Description
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 6 2025.
The Town of Herndon Virginia (est. pop. 24167 located approximately 23 miles west of Washington D.C. blends historic smalltown charm with the energy of a 21stcentury business hub. The Towns prime location in the Dulles Technology Corridor has resulted in a significant corporate presence that includes regional headquarters and businesses specializing in information technology aerospace and defense and cyber/software.
Herndon is seeking a Town Manager with a strategic mindset a business approach excellent interpersonal and communication skills and political acumen. Familiarity with modern municipal management tools and technologies is essential as Herndon continues its growth as a vibrant commercial and residential hub. The Town of Herndon employs 280 regular status employees and the Town Council has adopted a Fiscal Year 2025 Budget of $74.6 million.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Town Managers role is leadership and cultural stewardship requiring a visionary approach to managing growth community engagement and municipal operations. By demonstrating integrity strategic thinking and effective communication the Town Manager fosters an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome and represented in culture events business and daily life. This approach ensures Herndon remains a desirable and thriving place to live and work.
Organizational Management:The Town Manager will review the organizational structure with the goal of rightsizing departments to maintain high service levels and keep an eye on the future and plan for it.
Urban Development and Economic Growth:The Town Manager oversees Herndons urban development balancing residential and commercial growth to sustain economic vitality. They work to strengthen local businesses attract new development and guide responsible growth in alignment with the towns strategic and comprehensive plans and environmental sustainability goals. Redevelopment in Herndons downtown and the Towns rebranding project are high priorities.
DataDriven Decision Making:The Town Manager will support developing processes that utilize data to inform decisions and policies and effectively and transparently communicate decisions and recommendations.
Technology Integration:Improve efficiency and service delivery by investing in and utilizing modern municipal management tools and technologies.
Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary for this position will be $220000. Consistent with the townsTotal Compensation Philosophy Herndon offers annual and sick leave; personal/floating leave; 10.5 holidays; and group health insurance through Anthem which includes dental and vision coverage. Regular fulltime employees must participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) and pay the statutory member contribution on a pretax salary reduction basis. Short and longterm disability insurance is also funded by the town. In addition recreation benefits include free golf racquetball swimming discounted classes and more. Per the towns charter residency is required. Relocation expenses are negotiable. A contract will be negotiated.
Desired Qualifications
The Town Managers leadership is integral to managing municipal operations effectively including public safety public works budgeting and community services. They foster a culture of professionalism collaboration and accountability among staff ensuring highquality service delivery while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
A bachelors degree preferably with graduatelevel education and demonstrated success in progressively responsible experience in local government administration is required. ICMACM designation is preferred. Candidates should be familiar with local government laws state and federal laws municipal financing and budgeting and possess executive and managerial experience professional judgment and ethics.
A valid drivers license with an acceptable record is also necessary.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than February 6 2025. For more information please contact Yolanda Howze at or 312.240.3401.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
