City Administrator

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate should have:

• An undergraduate degree in business, government, public administration or a related field and several years of local government management experience (preference may be given to candidates with a Masters in Public Administration).
• Demonstrated background in developing innovative and creative approaches to the operation of local government and to problem solving in the public sector.
• Thorough knowledge of local economic development strategies and practices, local government laws, government operations, and labor relations.
• Strong command of written and spoken English, and the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of circumstances and settings.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and writing governmental policy, researching different public policy options and proposals, and evaluating policy effectiveness.
• Some background in governmental fund accounting and budgeting.
• Able to coach, counsel, guide, and mentor key staff members, as well as establish and maintain productive and positive working relationships with city employees, external partners, and the general public.
• Willingness to make a medium or long-term commitment to public service with the city of Trenton, and provide consistent leadership in the community.

The salary and benefits package will be based on the background and experience brought to the city by the selected candidate. The City Council anticipates that base salary will begin in the $140,000 range, and could be higher for the right candidate.

The city also offers a generous benefits package to its fulltime employees, including LAGERS pension payments funded 100% by the city (no employee matching payments), comprehensive group health insurance (employee cost paid 100% by the city, and dependent coverage paid 75% by the city), and other benefits including paid time off, life insurance, city payment of professional dues, moving expense reimbursement and severance (to be negotiated).