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The town of Sheffield is seeking a Town Administrator to replace the long term Town Administrator who will be retiring. With a full-time population of 3,400, this idyllic town sits just north of the Connecticut border at the base of the Berkshires. Sheffield is a Right-to-Farm community with a three-member Select Board and an open town meeting form of government. With an annual budget of approximately $14 million, a tax rate for FY 26 of $11.89, and a robust Free Cash Certification, the town is fiscally strong and sits well under its levy limit. The Town Administrator is appointed by the Select Board and is governed by the General Bylaw’s Form of Administration. The Administrator also serves as Chief Procurement Officer and ADA Coordinator. This position is responsible for setting and presenting the annual budget to a five-member Finance Committee. Sheffield is a part of the Southern Berkshire Regional School District, which is made of up of five towns in southern Berkshire County.
Job Responsibility:
Setting and presenting the annual budget to a five-member Finance Committee
Chief Procurement Officer
ADA Coordinator
Requirements:
Degree in public administration, business administration, management, or the equivalent experience in public administration
Understanding of the inner workings of municipal finance
Knowledge of municipal human resources, collective bargaining, and grant writing
Experience developing and managing a budget
Strong ability to work with and motivate staff, boards, committees, and commissions and to interact with the general public
Ability to work hard, prioritize tasks, and create a trusting and respectful atmosphere