The Position
The Town of La Plata seeks an exceptional leader to serve as its next Town Manager, taking the Town through its next round of growth. This opportunity offers the chance to guide a well-established, service-oriented community with dedicated Town staff and the opportunity to develop a strong leadership team.

As the chief executive officer and head of the administrative branch, the Town Manager will report directly to the Mayor and Council while overseeing a dedicated leadership team of six direct reports: the Town Treasurer, Assistant Town Manager, Director of Planning, Director of Operations, Police Chief, and Town Clerk. The position demands a visionary leader who can transform strategic planning into tangible results, ensuring La Plata continues to deliver exceptional services that enhance quality of life for all residents.

The ideal candidate will be a change agent with a collaborative leadership style and proven track record of fiscal stewardship, demonstrated through the development and execution of annual budgets that align with community priorities and growth needs. Success in this role requires someone who can: review current practices and bring a culture of innovation and operational excellence throughout the organization; strengthen community engagement and partnerships with local stakeholders; implement strategic initiatives that advance La Plata's vision for the future; and maintain and enhance the Town's reputation for responsive, high-quality service delivery.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a municipality known for its strong governance, dedicated staff, and engaged Mayor and Council. For a dynamic leader passionate about public service and community development, La Plata presents an ideal environment to make a lasting impact on a thriving Maryland community.

Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of progressively responsible experience in a local government, including three years of supervision and/or executive level management (manager, assistant, or department director/assistant director).

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in public administration or a closely related field and strong human resources/employee relations, fiscal management, economic development, utility management, and regional and intergovernmental expertise. ICMA-CM and work in a full-service council-manager government are preferred but not required.

Residency is preferred but not required; engagement and visibility in the community is required.

Compensation and Benefits
The expected hiring range is $120,000-$195,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.

How to Apply
Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at jobs.crelate.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. The position will be open until filled with a first review of applications beginning January 20, 2025.

Questions
Please direct questions to Catherine Tuck Parrish at ctuckparrish@raftelis.com and Kelsey Batt at kbatt@raftelis.com.