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The Village Administratsr's mission is to support the Mayor and Board of Trustees in carrying out their
duties and responsibilities to the ultimate benefit of the Village of Cayuga Heights. To that end, the Village
administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the affairs of the Village in
areas not directly the responsibility of others, for assisting the tsoard in developing policies for the general
direction of Village affairs, for planning long-range programs with the various Village departments, and for
taking responsibility for the performance of lesser administrative and technical duties.
Work is performed independently with general policies established by the Board of Trustees.
DE$IRED KNO1IVLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of public administration, wiih particular reference to municipal administration, including the basie
principles of organization and budget preparation;
Knowiedge of Village organization and functions;
Knowledge of the relationships within local government and other levels of governmeni;
Knowledge of research methods and techniques utiiized to assemble, organize, and present in written or
oral form statistical, financial, or factual information derived from a variety of sources;
Knowledge of the laws, ordinances, and other requirements governing loeal government;
Computer literacy, good writing and presentation skills.
DUTIES AND EXAMPLES OF WORK
The Village administrator is responsible to the Board of Trustees and will attend the meetings of the
Trustees. Direct assistance to the Board of Trustees shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
Summarize and organize materials sent to Trustees;
Research topics of concern and prepare action recommendations as requested by the Board;
Review and evaluate policies, and administer regulations and make recommendations;
Carry out the policies, plans and progfams established and approved by the Board;
Serve as a representative of the Board of Trustees or contact in communications with Local, State, and
Federal agencies in matters pertaining to the Village;
Act as liaison between the Trustees and other Village committees, officials, and employees, as required;
Develop and maintain a list of projects, appropriate priorities, and action program, including a time/due-date
calendar,
Research funding soLrrces and prepare grant applications;
Assist Trustees in using their time and facilities most effectively;
Assist and coordinate the preparation of the Village financial programs, including annual budgets and
monthly financial reports;
Assist other Village Departments with performance of their duties as requested by the Trustees;
Investigate methods for improving cost control and containment and increasing efficiency of Village
services. Institute such methods as approved by the Trustees;
Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Board of Trustees may assign or
delegate.
WORKING HOURS
The hours of the Village administrator will be established by the Board of Trustees. The Municipal
administrator will work full-time salaried.
Time will include attending outside normal working hour's meetings as required by the Board of Trustees.
COMPENSATION
The compensation of the Village administrator shall be established by the Village of Cayuga Heights Board
of Trustees and he/she shall be subject to the personnel rules of the municipality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration
Minimum of three years of experience in an administrative capacity in either a municipal or business
environment
Ability to deal with the public, other officials, members of other boards and state and federal officers or
representatives in a manner that is diplomatic, firm, and knowledgeable
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable
The Municipal administrator will be selected with special reference to experience in the area of business,
financial, or municipal management and familiarity with local, state and federal government procedures.