Village Administrator - Williams Bay, WI - Pop. 2,614

Located 70 miles northwest of Chicago and 45 minutes southwest of Milwaukee, the Village of Williams Bay is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader to be its next village administrator. Lying on the northern shores of Geneva Lake, long considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Wisconsin and the Midwest, Williams Bay is the home to the internationally known Yerkes Observatory, Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy and the George Williams College campus of Aurora University. The Village is characterized by high quality residential development along with a quaint central business district. The Village is very focused on preserving its small town atmosphere, reasonable property taxes and high quality of life. Salary range $80-$90K plus excellent benefits, DOQ. Village President and six Village Trustees elected on a non-partisan basis, $5.1M total annual budget , 19 FT and 25 PT and seasonal employees. Future emphasis on the development of a robust capital improvement plan including replacement of aging water infrastructure and water treatment plant upgrades; update of the Village Comprehensive Plan; redevelopment of the Village Downtown Center and planning for future Emergency Medical Services. 

Require Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration; prefer Master’s Degree with progressively responsible municipal administrative and leadership experience. Residency is encouraged. Desire a strong background in human resources; capital improvement planning and implementation; budget development/government finance; commercial development/redevelopment; grant writing and intergovernmental relations. The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of both personal and professional integrity; acute listening skills; open and positive communication skills (public marketing and relations) and be a team builder in addressing community issues and problems. Visit the Village of Williams Bay website at www.williamsbay.org.

Send cover letter, resume, salary history and references to Public Administration Associates, LLC, Attn: David Bretl, Vice President; 1155 W. South Street Whitewater WI 53190; e-mail bretld.paa@gmail.com; phone 414-350-3328 by January 28, 2021. Confidentiality must be requested by applicant and cannot be guaranteed for finalists.