Job Opening - Assistant to the Village Manager
Posted on: March 31, 2022 - 9:16am
ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAGE MANAGER
Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson seeks a professional, well-organized individual to serve as the Assistant to the Village Manager. This will be a provisional appointment; the successful applicant will be required to take the Civil Service Exam and be reachable for appointment. Exam date to be announced.
The Village of Croton-on-Hudson, founded in 1898, is a suburban community located in Westchester County, New York, and has a population of approximately 8,300. The Village operates under the Council-Manager form of government, having established the office of Village Manager in 1971. The Village government provides a full range of services including: police, fire, EMS, justice court, public works, water, parks & recreation, building inspection and land use administration.
The successful applicant must be able to work in a busy office environment and be interested in and capable of working on a variety of projects. He or she must be a self-starter and capable of working independently. Being proficient in social media and website management is required, as well as excellent quantitative, writing and communication skills. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and prepare reports for the Board of Trustees, act as liaison between the Village Manager and various municipal departments.
Minimum Training and Experience: A bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in a government agency that involved formulating, interpreting, or implementing governmental policies and/or programs is required. A Master’s in Public Administration and one year of the above experience is also acceptable. Those with an interest in a career in local government are encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits: The salary range for the position is $62,000 to $75,000 per year depending on education and experience. A generous benefit package is also included.
Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume using the following online employment application: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/home/pages/employment-opportunities. Applications should be submitted no later than April 15, 2022.