Town Manager
The Town of Dayton, Virginia is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader who demonstrates strategic vision and outstanding interpersonal relations to serve as Town Manager. The Town Manager is the chief administrative officer of the Town and supervises all departments, prepares the annual budget, advises the Town Council (consisting of 7 members) on policy, planning, and operational matters, represents and advocates for the Town in governmental and non-governmental settings, manages complex projects, and maintains knowledge on municipal laws, regulations, procedures, and best practices. Public relations are key to success in any management position. Dayton’s new manager will be someone who can build strong relations with the business community and citizens as well as Town Council and employees. The Town of Dayton is a historic and quaint town located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and is home to approximately 1700 residents and 80 small businesses. The new Town Manager must have the ability to develop community trust and bring people together through effective communications. Trusting and empowering Town employees to perform at a high level is mandatory. Micro-managing is discouraged, trust in the ability of others is encouraged. Traits like accountability, honesty, humor, humility, and transparency are essential values for the Dayton Town Manager. Desired Qualifications: A combination of education and experience related to government leadership is required. Experience in a similar sized community will be a significant advantage for the candidate seeking this position. The Town of Dayton is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness.