Town Manager - Town of Norway

Town of Norway, Maine is seeking a forward thinking, fair minded, transparent, and community-oriented Town Manager to lead our Town under the direction of a five-member Selectboard. The Town Departments include a nine-member 24/7 Police department, a nine-member Highway department, a full-time Code Enforcement Officer, Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, Finance Officer, Parks and Recreation Director, Fire Chief with roughly 35 active volunteer firefighters, and a Wastewater Superintendent. The Approved Budget for FY26 is $14,144,690 which includes Town governmental services, MSAD17 school assessment and the County tax. The Town of Norway has a population of approximately 5,288 residents. The town is located in the Oxford Hills Region of the State. The Town of Norway has an historic downtown center that is a vibrant destination to shop, eat and relax. The Town of Norway is located one hour from Portland, one hour from Augusta, and one hour from North Conway, NH. Responsibilities Administration: Manage the day-to-day operations of the town, including supervising department heads and staff, coordinating municipal activities, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Budget and Finance: Prepare and administer the annual budget, monitor expenditures, seek opportunities for cost savings, and present financial reports to the Town Select Board. Responsible for tax collection. Policy Implementation: Execute the policies, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by the Town Select Board, and provide recommendations for new initiatives. Community Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for residents, businesses, and external agencies. Address concerns, facilitate public meetings, and promote civic engagement. Economic Development: Foster growth by working with local businesses, seeking grants, and supporting initiatives that enhance the town’s economic vitality. Personnel Management: Oversee recruitment, training, evaluation, and discipline of town staff; promote a positive workplace culture. Emergency Management: Coordinate town response during emergencies, develop preparedness plans, and ensure continuity of operations. Reporting: Provide regular updates to the Town Select Board, prepare agendas and minutes, and ensure transparency in municipal operations. Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field is desirable with experience working in administration, preferably at the municipal or county level. A combination of education and experience that demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also be considered. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Benefits Starting salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent benefits provided. Norway is an equal opportunity employer. Application Instructions Send resume and cover letter in confidence to: Russell Newcomb, Chair of the Selectboard, 19 Danforth Street, Norway, Maine 04268 or via email: Lisa Lombard @ View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maine Town & City Managers Association