Administrative Officer (COO)

Administrative Officer (COO) Town of Woodbridge, CT

TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE, CT INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER POSITION

(Chief Operating Officer) (Population - 9,041) Form of Government The Town of Woodbridge operates under a Board of Selectman and Town Meeting form of government. The Board of Selectman serve as the legislative branch of the government, approving policy, ordinances and reviewing administrative functions. Five members are voted at large every two years and select a Deputy First Selectman at their first meeting. The First Selectman is elected every two years and serves as the Chief Administrative and Chief Elected Officer with full voting rights at the Board of Selectmen's meetings. The Board of Selectmen appoint the Administrative Officer. The Board of Selectmen also appoint members to various Boards and Commissions including the 6 members of the Board of Finance. The Board of Finance shall review all financial reports for the Town. They shall review and recommend an the operating and capital budget presented by the Board of Selectman and Board of Education for approval at the Town Meeting. Responsibilities of The Administrative Officer

• Serves as the Town's chief day-to-day administrative and operational leader, coordinating municipal departments to ensure efficient, consistent, and accountable operations.
• Leads all human resources functions, including personnel policy development, recruitment, labor relations, union negotiations, classification and compensation systems, employee discipline, training, and workforce planning.
• Oversee workers' compensation, risk management and liability claims, safety programs, and compliance with employment and labor regulations.
• Provides oversight of information technology systems, vendors, cybersecurity practices, hardware procurement, website governance, and long-term technology planning.
• Directly supervises key municipal departments except Finance Department (Payroll, Accounting, Budgets, Benefits, Assessment & Tax Collection)
• Manages major capital projects by overseeing budgets, timelines, procurement processes, vendor coordination, and communications with boards and committees.
• Coordinates grant activity across departments, including grant applications, compliance reporting, and collaboration with state and federal partners.
• Works closely with the First Selectman and Finance Director on budget development, financial planning, capital improvement planning, economic development and improved communication about municipal services and projects.
• Attends and supports Board of Selectmen meetings and standing committees, providing analysis, coordination, and follow-through.
• Acts as an organizational manager by clarifying roles, improving internal communication, strengthening workflows, and promoting consistent customer service standards.
• Leads organizational modernization efforts, including restructuring, succession planning, onboarding systems, performance management, and technology adoption.
• Serves as a trusted, professional, and non-political advisor to elected officials, boards, commissions, residents, and community partners.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in financial management, public administration, human resources, management or related field. And at least five to ten years relevant municipal or government professional experience, three years of which shall be supervisory. Preferred MPA & over 10 years of experience Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal management and administration including human resources development, labor relations and motivation; organization goal setting, reporting and accountability, financial budgeting, risk management, grants, purchasing practices, general project management and administration, and policy formulation. Compensation and Application Process

• Connecticut Municipal Retirement (mandatory-CMERS) Employee 5.25% ,Employer 16.71% of wages
• Anthem Medical Insurance - High deductible health plan - Single deductible/ 2,000, Two or more deductible/ 4,000, Town contributes 50% of the HDHP deductible.. Employee Premium Share = 17%. Delta Dental Basic and Preventative Care
• Professional Development and memberships, Holidays -12 plus floater, Sick leave 12 days, Vacation 2 weeks, Personal Leave 3 days.

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AA/EOE Employer Website:

https://woodbridgect.org/ If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, or need additional details, please contact Ms. Frank. To apply now please submit your cover letter and resume to Ms. Frank. The position will remain open until it is filled; first screening date is May 13, 2026. Top candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire, so early resumes will be reviewed quickly. Contact Ms. Frank if you have any questions - Ms. Randi Frank, randi@randifrank.com

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www.randifrank.com 203-213-3722 How to Apply Post Date Apr 21, 2026 To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to Ms.

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randi@randifrank.com. Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time Town of Woodbridge Address 11 Meetinghouse Ln Woodbridge , CT 06525-1519 United States Population 9,041 Website http://www.state.ct.us/munic/woodbridge/woodbridge.htm Form of Government Town Meeting ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Map data ©2026 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job