Town Administrator | Town Of Andover
Company Name
Town Of Andover
Job Title
Town Administrator
Description
The Town of Andover, CT is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking Town Administrator to lead daily municipal operations and support the Board of Selectmen in delivering effective, efficient, and transparent local government services.
POSITION TITLE: Town Administrator
REPORTS TO: First Selectman
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Staff of administrative departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work with the First Selectman, the Board of Selectmen and town department heads to ensure town services are delivered at the level residents expect at the lowest possible cost;
Work with the First Selectman, the Board of Selectmen, town department heads and appointed boards and commissions to achieve the goals of the Plan of Conservation and Development and other strategies in support of town growth and operations;
Work with the First Selectman to develop and recommend annual operating and operating capital budgets to the Board of Selectmen;
Attend and participate in all Board of Selectmen meetings in a non-voting capacity and attend executive sessions, as appropriate;
Prepare and make presentations to the Board of Selectmen and other boards and commissions, as required;
Monitor progress against approved budgets and identify opportunities for expense savings or revenue enhancement;
Perform daily supervision of the administrative departments;
Hire, manage, supervise, train and coach staff;
Serve as or recommend an acting department head during a department head vacancy;
Participate in negotiations of collective bargaining agreements;
Recommend and oversee capital project improvements;
Modernize town government through technology;
Identify opportunities for shared services and/or cost savings with the Andover Public Schools and other municipalities;
Perform special projects as requested by the First Selectman;
Monitor legislative proposals/bills for impact on municipalities;
Make recommendations for legislative, ordinance or town fee changes; and
Participate in municipal associations, such as the CT Council of Small Towns and the CT Conference of Municipalities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
Demonstrated knowledge of financial administration, grant administration, contract administration, land use administration, personnel administration, human services administration, public works administration, parks and recreation administration, pension administration, information systems management, risk management, budgeting, financial reporting, capital planning, procurement and debt issuance;
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of the functions of municipal government and the interactions of local, state and federal government;
Demonstrated knowledge of Connecticut and Federal laws, as they relate to municipalities;
Demonstrated knowledge of information systems;
Demonstrated superior analytical, interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;
Experience managing or supervising multiple municipal administrative functions and departments;
Experience with negotiating municipal collective bargaining agreements;
Experience identifying and securing grants;
Experience developing budgets, long-term capital and financial plans;
Experience in the management of capital projects;
Ability to work with minimal supervision and employ critical and judicial discretion as required;
Ability to represent the First Selectman at meetings of boards and commissions and public agencies;
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with town department heads, town employees, elected officials, appointed board and commission members, Town Counsel, Board of Education members and employees, other Connecticut municipal town administrators and managers and the general public;
Ability to assist the First Selectman in identifying and prioritizing Town needs and participate in the development and implementation of long-range plans, goals, objectives and policies; and
Ability to identify problems and apply creative and innovative solutions.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or similar. Advanced degree preferred;
Minimum 3–5 years of progressively responsible municipal or public sector management experience, or related work; .
Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft products and experience with enterprise systems.
Knowledge of public budgeting, project management, municipal law, and community development.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience working with elected officials and community stakeholders.
Knowledge, skills and abilities should include: good communications skills; supervisory skills; labor relations knowledge; human resources experience; ability to find, secure, and implement grants; excellent project management skills; budgeting experience; purchasing and risk management skills.
COMPENASATION AND BENEFITS
The Town of Andover offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Town provides a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, life insurance and paid vacation and sick leave. Additionally, the Town provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan thorough the State of Connecticut called CMERS. Relocation assistance is negotiable.
Salary Range: $95,000 to $120,000
Benefits: Vacation, Personal, Holiday and Sick Leave Health Insurance including Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
State of Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS)
Schedule: Monday 8:15 am to 7:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:15 am to 4:00 pm; Friday closed; must be flexible to attend evening meetings.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed Town of Andover employment application via the electronic mail to: townadministrator@andovwrct.org, or via regular mail to: First Selectman’s Office, Town of Andover, 17 School Road, Andover, CT 06232.
Closing date: Initial review of applications received closing December 19th, 2025;
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and completed Town of Andover employment application via the electronic mail to: townadministrator@andoverct.org, or via regular mail to: First Selectman’s Office, Town of Andover, 17 School Road, Andover, CT 06232.
The Town of Andover reserves the right to select any applicant who we, in our sole discretion, feel can most suitably perform the functions notwithstanding the absence of the optimal qualifications
Andover is an AA/EOE Employer
ABOUT ANDOVER
Andover Connecticut is a small New England town, of approximately 3,100 residents, nestled in the hills of Tolland County in Northeastern Connecticut. Andover is managed by a Board of Selectman guided by Town Meetings. Andover was incorporated on May 18, 1848, carved out from parts of Hebron and Coventry.
Settlement dates back to the early 1700s, and its history is deeply rooted in New England rural traditions, with old stone walls, historic farmhouses, and a cooperative agricultural spirit.
The town covers approximately 15.7 square miles,
Passing through Andover is the Hop River State Park Trail, a 6-mile gravel and compact earth trail that is part of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway. It connects the Bolton portion of the trail way system with the Columbia portion at the town lines. It passes through Andover along Route 6, providing residents with opportunities for walking, bicycling and equestrian uses.
Salary Range
$95000.00 -$120000.00
Job City
Andover
Job State
CT
Website
andoverct.org
Qualifications
Min. Education
Bachelors Degree
Min. Years of Experience
5
How to Apply
Contact Name
Fuller, Kate
Contact Address
17 School Road Andover CT 06232 United States
Contact Phone
(860) 742-7305
Contact Fax
(860) 742-7535
adminassistant@andoverct.org
