Town Manager

About the position

The Town of Portola Valley, California, is seeking a Town Manager to oversee the efficient administration of all Town operations, including optimizing daily functions, implementing Town Council policies, and ensuring financial integrity through strategic planning and fiscal oversight. With a focus on collaboration and volunteerism, the Town Manager engages with the Council, staff, Town commissions and committees, and external stakeholders to foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and customer service. They will oversee a total team of 16 and an approximate budget of $9.75 million. The role includes managing the budget, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and leading critical initiatives such as residential re-zoning, optimizing and maintaining infrastructure, and environmental preservation. The ideal candidate could have a background in municipal management, local government finance, housing, planning, community engagement, and/or emergency preparedness. This position is ideal for a dedicated leader to make meaningful impact in a dynamic and engaged community, shaping the Town's future while fostering collaboration, innovation, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient administration of all Town operations.
• Optimize daily functions and implement Town Council policies.
• Ensure financial integrity through strategic planning and fiscal oversight.
• Engage with the Council, staff, Town commissions and committees, and external stakeholders.
• Foster an environment of transparency, accountability, and customer service.
• Manage a total team of 16 and an approximate budget of $9.75 million.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Lead critical initiatives such as residential re-zoning, optimizing and maintaining infrastructure, and environmental preservation.

Requirements

• Background in municipal management.
• Experience in local government finance.
• Knowledge of housing and planning.
• Skills in community engagement.
• Experience in emergency preparedness.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.