TOWN OF KILLINGLY
CONNECTICUT
Invites Candidates
To apply for the
TOWN MANAGER POSITION

Killingly was settled in 1700 and incorporated in 1708. It is the forty-second town established in Connecticut. In 1653, the second John Winthrop obtained a grant of a large tract of land formerly held by the Quinebaug Indian tribe and known as the Quinebaug (Long Pond) Country. In May 1708, the General Assembly granted the privileges of a town and defined its boundaries. The selection of a name for the town was referred to Governor Saltonstall, whose ancestral home in Yorkshire England was known as Killingly.

Killingly, a community located in the Northeast corner of Connecticut, had its beginning around several mill villages which continue to be active as community centers. Many still support their own volunteer fire companies and post offices. Killingly is comprised of the villages of Attawaugan, Ballouville, Dayville, East Killingly, Rogers, South Killingly and the Borough of Danielson.

The Town of Killingly has a Council-Manage/Town Meeting Form of Government which was most recently updated in revised 2019 Charter. Killingly has had a Town Manager for over 35 years. The Town Council has 9 members of which five (5) are district representatives and four (4) are at-large representatives. The Council Chair and Vice Chair are elected by the Council members.

Commencing with the municipal election year 2021, all Town Council seats transitioned to staggered four-year terms. The next election for Council is in November 2025, at which time there will be 4 positions up for election. Two council members have indicated they will not be running.

The Town Manager is appointed by the Town Council and can be removed with 6 Councilmember votes. The Council serves as the legislative body which approves the budget, determines the tax rate, sets community goals, and approves Town Ordinances. The Council has 4 subcommittees—Personnel, Ordinances, Finance and Solid Waste.

The Town Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town and supervises the Department Heads and employees. The Town Manager appoints department heads with the advice and consent of the Town Council. The Manager enforces all laws and ordinances governing the Town and prepares periodic reports for the Council. The Town Manager, Council Chair and Vice Chair develop the Council meeting agendas. The Council usually have one special meeting and one regular meeting per month.

QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree combined with 5-10 years government management experience preferred, but will consider other forms of management experience such as state, federal, military or private sector candidates with good operational/financial skills.. MPA/MBA and ICMA/CM credentials are a plus.

· Knowledge, skills and abilities should include: good communications skills, supervisory skills, labor relations knowledge, human resources experience, economic development experience, public/customer relations, ability to find, secure, and implement grants, excellent capital project management skills, budgeting experience and finance acumen to maintain the low mill rate.

Compensation and Application Process
The Town of Killingly offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Town provides a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, life insurance and paid vacation and sick leave. Additionally, the Town provides a 457 & 401a retirement plan from ICMA/RC– Mission Square and car allowance. Relocation assistance is negotiable. Per the Charter the Town Manager must live within a 25-mile radius, but the length of time to move into town is negotiable. Please contact the Consultant about more details and Position Profile.

Killingly is an AA/EOE Employer Website: https://www.killinglyct.gov

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, or need additional details, please contact Ms. Frank at the address listed. 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 27, 2025. Top candidates will be asked to complete a questionnaire, so early resumes will be reviewed quickly.

Ms. Randi Frank, Randi Frank Consulting, LLC; www.randifrank.com
203-213-3722 randi@randifrank.com