Town Administrator, Town of Williston
1. Oversee and coordinate programs and activities authorized by the Town Council. 2. Prepare appropriate Ordinances, Resolutions and correspondence to further the objectives of the Town Council. 3. Ensure that Ordinances, Resolutions and other official actions of the Town Council are carried out. 4. Work closely with Council-appointed attorneys, engineers, architects and others to accomplish objectives of the Town Council. 5. Consult with public and private officials, local citizens, and other individuals involved in the affairs of the Town. 6. Attend/ participate in the monthly meetings.
7. Serve as Zoning Administrator for the Town. 8. Develop and/or refine personnel policies as directed by the Town Council. 9. Develop and/or refine procurement policies when necessary. 10. Prepare the annual budget for the Town, submit it to Council for approval and be responsible for its administration after adoption. If major changes in the approved budget are needed, prepare an amended budget for Council’s approval. 11. Search for grant opportunities that may benefit the Town.
12. Work to ensure that the Town has adequate coverage for all classes of property: vehicles, equipment, buildings, and public works infrastructure.
The Town of Williston, SC (population 2,877) is seeking a professional for the position of Town Administrator. The Town Administrator is appointed by and reports to the mayor and six members of town council and serves as the chief administrative officer of the town.
Williston is located in Barnwell County along the former rail bed of the Charleston to Hamburg /Southern railroad on U.S. Highway 78. The Town is easily accessible from Aiken, South Carolina; Augusta, Georgia, and the state capitol at Columbia. It is less than a two hour’s drive from the site where the very first English settlers arrived at Charles Towne (now Charleston) in 1670.
The Town of Williston provides sanitation, police, fire, recreation, and municipal utility services including water and sewer. The town has 20 full-time employees. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning or a related field, three years of work experience in local government; and effective communication skills. Utilities experience would be a plus.
Submit cover letter, resume, and references to Mayor Brett Williams via email to baw3rd@gmail.com or mail to:
Town of Williston
ATTN: Administration/ Hiring Staff PO Box 414
Williston, SC 29853
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