BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City is seeking qualified candidates for its new City Administrator position.
Mayor Jennifer Sciortino announced the job search at the February 10 meeting of the Bordentown City Commissioners, noting that “the City just keeps getting busier and busier” as the main reason for the creation of the job.
Margaret Peak currently serves as both the Chief Financial Officer and Administrator.
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“It's become clear for awhile now that the Administrator/CFO position is no longer a job for one person,” said Sciortino, who said that Peak, who is a Certified Municipal Financial Officer, has an expertise in finance and will be solely working as the City's Chief Financial Officer.
“I want to thank Peg for toughing it out as things just got more and more hectic and making sure the job got done at the end of the day,” said Sciortino.
The full-time City Administrator will oversee daily municipal operations and manage about 45 full-time employees throughout four departments, including the City-owned and operated water utility. The Administrator will be required to report to the Board of Commissioners, attend monthly public board meetings, and serve as the liaison to the board for all federal, state and local agencies.
Other responsibilities of the Administrator include working with the CFO to prepare a roughly $4 million annual budget, administering employee contracts, and implementing, interpreting and enforcing City policies. The position also has a broad range of oversight, including working with the City's contracted professionals on the coordination of all publicly-bid capital projects and overseeing insurance programs. The Administrator will also oversee the City’s human resources operation.
While the job description states that under local ordinance, the Administrator does not have to reside in Bordentown City, Sciortino said that qualified residents are urged to apply.
“We'd love that it be someone who lives in town and who is supremely qualified,” she said.
To read the full job announcement, which includes responsibilities and qualifications, visit https://www.cityofbordentown.com/article/2025095.
Candidates should send their resume, cover letters, and salary requirements to: [email protected]. Resumes will be accepted through March 14.
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